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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

1,038 stories in Murray's papers · page 45 of 52

Hume Shire All Ex-member Candidates Returned Mr. Maddox Wins in “C” Riding

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 3

In the tri-ennial elections for the Hume Shire Council on Saturday, Councillor B. P. Bell topped the poll with 488 votes. It was certainly a…

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Council Elections Some Polls Below 35 p.c. Political Element Rejected Though State Labor Gains Some Seats SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 3

Municipal and Shire elections took place throughout N.S.W. on Saturday, with the exception of the City of Sydney and die City of Newcastle. Candidates submitted themselves to electors in 136 shires and 179 municipalities. Generally speaking, straight political fights were confined to…

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Municipality of Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 3

An election for 12 aldermen for the Municipality of Wagga was held on Saturday. There were 17 candidates. Electors on the roll numbered…

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District Polling Corowa Municipality

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 3

Five of the retiring aldermen were re-elected in Corowa, only one of those who stood (Ald. McDonald) being defeated, and he lost his seat by…

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Hay Municipal Council. Election of Mayor. Ald. Spence's Fourth Term

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 2

Last night the newly elected aldermen of the Hay Municipal Council met at a special meeting for the election of Mayor. There were present:…

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Conargo Shire Meeting of Council Insurance of Bush Fire Workers

The Independent · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 4

The final meeting of Conargo Shire Council for the triennial period was held on Thursdad, when there were present: The President (Cr. J. R…

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Triennial Elections Municipal and Shire Two Surprise Defeats

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 3

Throughout the State on Saturday last the triennial elections of aldermen and councillors for Municipal and Shire Councils were held…

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More Honour for Albury's Mayor

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 3

The Dutch Consul in Sydney has received advice from Holland that the Queen has conferred the Order of Nassau upon the Mayor of Albury…

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Aldermen-and Staff. Social Hour at Close of Term

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 4

On Monday evening, 26th. ult., the members of the Hay Municipal Coun-cil, who completed their triennial term, of office on the 30th ult., and the…

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Windouran Shire Last Meeting of Term. Mailman Praises Council on State of Roads

The Independent · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 4

Windoyran Shire Council held its final meeting for the triennial period on Friday morning last. The President (Cr. C. J. G. Cameron) occupied…

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Shire Election "C" Riding Councillor Defeated

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 3

There was only one contest in the Coreen Shire, and this was in C Riding, where three candidates opposed the two vacancies. Mr. J. H. Willis,…

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Mayor of Albury Election To-morrow Ald Waugh’s Prospects

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 4

When Albury Municipal Council meets to-morrow evening its first and principal business will be to elect the mayor. There seems…

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Local Government. The Triennial Elections. The Shire Results

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 2

The triennial elections for municipal and shire Councils took place throughout the State on Saturday. At Hay, the nine retiring aldermen…

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A Successful Year for Windouran Shire. Report by President

The Independent · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 3

Evidence of a very successful year for the Windouran Shire Council was given in the annual report submitted to Friday's meeting of the…

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Shire’s Goodwill Gesture Letter to Lord Mayer or Portsmouth

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 1

Five-gift lambs-are being forwarded from Windouran Shire,— New South Wales, Australia, to the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth (Alderman Sir Harold…

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City Council Elections. Close Party Contest. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 2

At the Sydney City Council electious held yesterday, the votes so far counted indicate that the Reform aldermen will have a majority of one in the…

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City Council Elections are Held. Distributing Allegations SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 3

Civic Reform alderman appear likely to again dominate the City Council The elections to-day revealed strong support for…

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Rural Industries Dr. Page’s Warning Rehabilitation Plans Conference at Canberra, Commonwealth Agricultural Council Formed CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 3

Unless Australia can sell her produce freely in Britain she will be unable to meet her debt commitments. This warning was…

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Shire Elections. Postponed Till Saturday Next

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1934 · page 3

The weather on Friday, when it rained almost incessantly all day, and into the night, added to 128 points on Thursday, caused the…

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Decoration for Mayor Consul-General’s Visit May Come Here Next

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 December 1934 · page 4

The Consul-General for the Netherlands (Mr. P. Staal) will possibly visit Albury next Monday to bestow the decoration awarded , Alderman A…

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