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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

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Shire Boundary Alterations

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 November 1922 · page 2

In connection with the proposed alteration of the boundaries between the Lockhart, Urana and Culcairn Shires, a proclamation appeared in…

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Municipal

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1922 · page 2

The last sitting of the old Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, all the aldermen, except Ald. Gittoes being…

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CORRESPONDENCE. (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our Correspondents.) Municipal Finance. (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1922 · page 4

Sir,—Your correspondent, "Ratepayer," asks questions which he is probably better able to answer than anyone else. Apparently he wants to…

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The Municipal Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1922 · page 2

It is a commendable sign that the municipal elections to be decided in Wagga on Saturday next are stirring up more than ordinary interest in the…

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Municipal Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1922 · page 2

To-night at 7 o'clock life Wagga Municipal Council will hold its fortnightly meeting. It is expected that the business of the meeting will have…

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Shire and Municipal Boundary

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council the Town Clerk presented the following report of the conference with the Mitchell Shire…

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Municipal History. Ald. Dodd's Record. 34 Years an Alderman

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

At the conclusion of the Council on Monday night, Ald. Dodd referred to the 34 years history of the Gundagai Council, as it would…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 4
Also in The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser

The last meeting of the Municipal Council before the elections was held on Monday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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The Race for the Aldermen Stakes

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 9

It's a race where we're all interested And we each want our own horse to win; It's going to be keenly contested…

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Civic Interest. Enthusiastic Display in Wagga, Retiring Aldermen Jake the Platform, Council's Administration Defended

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

In view of the fact that a Federal election campaign is now in progress, and that the electors of Wagga, in common with others in various parts…

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Civic Campaigners Mayor and Aldermen Face the Electors Account of Three Years’ Stewardship Close Interest Created in Saturday’s Battle of the Ballot

The Daily Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 1

It was a good-humored crowd, and it numbered several hundred ratepayers, that gathered at the Court House steps last evening to hear the case…

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Wagga Council Last Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

The last meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, prior to the triennial elections, was held at the Town Hall last night. The Mayor was in…

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To the Electors of C. Biding. Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

I am again a candidate for C Riding, and respectfully solicit the support of the ratepayers. On account of the busy time harvesting it is impossible…

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Mr. Tinsley Farewelled by the Council

The Daily Express · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 3

When the general business of last [?] meeting of the Municipal [?] had been concluded reference [?] to the [?]nation of the…

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Wagga Council Finances. (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 4

Sir,—With regard to the enviable electric light plant which was purchased from Cobar and erected at a cost of £75,000 it may be interesting to the…

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Appreciation. Ald. Dodd's Good Work. Father of the Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

That the appreciation of the Council be extended to Alderman J. M. Dodd for the very excellent services he has rendered during his 34 years as…

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Pro Bono Publico. the Municipal Elections. Are Candidates Afraid of Press Criticism?

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

Here, there, and everywhere one rambles in the "garden of the south" whisperings are audible, and, if particular notice is taken by the…

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Municipal Matters

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 8

To-morrow the ratepayers of the Municipality of Hillaton will be called upon to elect six aldermen from the eight gentlemen who have nominated…

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CORRESPONDENCE. (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our Correspondents.) Municipal Elections (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 4

Sir,—Water Meters: This is a burning question that cannot be put out with water, but can be kicked out in another way. I note that one at least…

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