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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

819 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 39 of 41

Municipal Elections Postponed in Metropolitan Area. Ministerial Proclamation SYDNEY

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 1

Ministerial instruction was issued by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. McGirr), today under the Local Government Act, postponing the…

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Who Can Vote Municipal Elections

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 December 1931 · page 3

In spite of much that has been written upon the subject there seems to be considerable doubt as to who would be entitled to…

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Goobang Shire. Triennal Elections

Western Champion · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 1

The Triennial elections for Goobang Shire were held on Saturday, by postal ballot. There was no contest in C. Riding, where the retiring…

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Municipal Elections Keenly Contested Campaign. Ald. Mazoudier Tops the Poll

Western Champion · Monday 7 December 1931 · page 1

The triennial Municipal Elections, held on Saturday, formed the climax to one of the most keenly contested campaigns which Parkes has seen for many years. For the nine seats to be filled nineteen candidates had…

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Local Government Elections Two Shire Councillors Lose Their Seats and One of the Aldermen; While Three Do Seek Re-election

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 3

Considerable interest was evinced in connection with the L. G. elections here on Saturday, particularly with regard to the Waugoola Shire. This was by postal ballot, and counting of the votes was proceeded with [?] day. progress counts being…

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Municipal Election Notes

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 8 December 1931 · page 3

On Friday evening several of the aspirants for Municipal honors delivered addresses in Macquarie Street, which were…

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Municipal Council First Meeting of New Council. Ald. Bradley Elected Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly-elected Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. Present: Aid. Jas. Bradley, W…

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Aldermen and Directors

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 9

At the meeting of the Hospital Board last night Director McGrath congratulated the three Directors who had been elected to the…

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CONSCIENTIOUS. Eastwood Alderman. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 11

An Alderman of the Eastwood Council has tendered his resignation, stating that his te[?] of office expired on December 5, despite the…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 2

traffic was confined to motor vehicles it would not matter. He asked for Instructions in the matter. A penalty for a breach of the traffic…

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New Lord Mayor. Ald. Walder Elected. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 11

At a meeting of the Sydney Council yesterday Ald. S. Walder was elected unopposed Lord Mayor of Sydney…

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MUNICIPAL. Declaration of Poll. Little Public Interest

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 7

The ratepayers betrayed little interest in the official declaration of the Municipal election, which was made yesterday…

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Weddin Shire Council Elections QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 9

The results or the triennial elections for "C" Riding in the Shire of Wedin, of which Quandialia is part, resulted as follows: M. J. Goonan 225,…

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The Adjourned Meeting Ald. Whitby Elected Mayor. with Ald. Hanna Deputy Mayor

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 7

At the adjourned meeting last light, Ald. Hanna having returned from Sydney, there was a full attendance. the chair being…

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REJOICING Shire Victory BEDGERABONG

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 9

All Bedgerabong rejoices at the victory of Mr. Noakes at the Shire election. He has in the past proved himself a good man and will…

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Mayor Appointed Aid. Byrnes Honored Ald Green as Deputy

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 1

At the first meeting of the new Municipal Council last night, Ald. E. H. Byrnes was elected Mayor, and. Ald. W. J. Green, Deputy…

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No "Spots" Money for Xmas Tree Instead Mayor Byrnes Sets Lead

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 1

"I want to break away from tinold custom of celebrating the Mayoral appointment this year, and to donate to the Xmas toy…

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Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Four New Grenfell Aldermen QUANDIALLA

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 9

In the Grenfell Municipal elections, the Government Medical Officer. Dr. Ercole, polled 664 votes as against Mayor Jas. Bradley's 680. W. Douglas…

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Election of Mayor Postponed on Wednesday Evening on Account of the Absence of Ald. Hanna

Cowra Free Press · Friday 11 December 1931 · page 7

The first meeting of the new Council was held on Wednesday afternoon, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 14 December 1931 · page 2

Seconded by Cr. Napier. Carried. 8. Xmas. Relief Works.—It is recommended that the following works be carried out at once:—…

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