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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1922

830 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 42

Triennial Municipal Stakes

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 4

To-morrow's race carries little except the attaching of a prefix to the hames of the successful runners, which in turn involves three years' hard…

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To Municipal Electors

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

I desire to bring under the notice of the ratepayers of Cootamundra that I am a candidate for municipal honors at the forthcoming erection…

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To the Municipal Electors. J. T. Stratton

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 December 1922 · page 2

Is a candidate for the Municipal Election Next Saturday, and cordially invites one and all to the Town Hall on Friday Night to hear his views…

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Items of News. Municipal Voters

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1922 · page 4

The municipal elections to-day are attracting much interest in both Wagga and Junee and it should be noted that those entitled to vote are ratepayers…

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The Last Shot. in Municipal Campaign. Critics Have A Night Out

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1922 · page 3

For the municipal election speeches of new candidates at the Town Hall last night, Mr. J. J. M'Grath, an ex-mayor of the town, acted as chairman…

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Municipal Elections. Amendments to the Act. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1922 · page 4

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Fitzpatrick) stated to-day that the Local Government Act, of 1922, was passed so late that it was not possible…

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Eve of Battle Wagga Municipal Election Contest “Colt” Candidates Have a Final Gallop. Largest Meeting Held in Many Years Hears What New Men Think

The Daily Express · Saturday 2 December 1922 · page 1

It is quite safe to state that never before in the history of Wagga has there been such public interest displayed in a municipal election [?] in…

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Municipal Elections a Big Poll at Wagga. Three Retiring Aldermen Defeated. Large Crowd Hears Bitter Speeches. District Council and Shire Results

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1922 · page 2

From their opening at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning the polling booths in the town of Wagga had no great rush of voters until the closing of the shops…

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Local Government Shire and Municipal Council Elections Intense and Big Poll at Wagga Chance in Personnel Mitchell Shire President Beaten

The Daily Express · Monday 4 December 1922 · page 1

The next Municipal Council of Wagga wil as the result of Saturday’s polling consist of Alder men:— SCOTT, J. J. HARDY, W. S GORMLY, R. J. E. OATES, H. LUCAS, F MCGRATH, E.J…

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The Municipal Fight. Two New Bloods. And Two Ex-Aldermen Come Back

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 4 December 1922 · page 2

Usually the result of the poll for the Cootamundra Town Council is known by midnight, but on this occasion, for some reason, the counting took till 4…

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The Municipal Election

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1922 · page 2

There will be some surprise at the result of the municipal election in Wagga, but on the whole it will be generally admitted when the heat of…

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Junee Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 2

Never previously in Junee was there such interest in a municipal election. an up-to-date roll of 927 names with but a few minor errors in…

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Yanko Shire Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 2

There was an election in only one riding of the Yanko Shire. In B. Riding the sitting councillors. Messrs G. Gow and J. G. F. Nolen,…

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Percentages Wagga Municipal Campaign Continuei[?] the Harpy-collins-anderson Dispute Alderman Hardy Explains Stunt “An Electioneer[?] Stunt”

The Daily Express · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 1

The public Interest that was man[?]fasted in last week’s Municipal elections still remains unabated, judging from the large crowd that attended…

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Shire Elections Alterations of Representation in Two Ridings. Ratepayers in "C" Riding Well Satisfied with Old Councillors. Amusing Side-lights

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 3

The election of councillors for the new triennial period took place all over the State, on Saturday last. The voting was by post. For the number…

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Municipal Elections

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 2

It was only to be expected that, once those who felt the feelings of remorse at having to account for their sins of commission and…

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Municipal Elections. a Small poll

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 2

The Local Government triennial elections took place on Saturday last, and although there were 11 candidates nominated for the nine positions, the…

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Wagga Municipality Election Results Announced

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1922 · page 2

Yesterday at noon the returning officer and town clerk (Mr. R. Emblen) made an official announcement of the result of the Wagga municipal…

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Mayor and Presidents

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1922 · page 2

On Thursday evening at 8 o'clock the Wagga Municipal Council will meet to elect the mayor for the ensuing year. At 8.30 the general business…

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The Council's Duty

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1922 · page 2

No earthly good can come out of the post mortems being held on the recent municipal elections, more especially when they take the form of personal…

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