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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Marriage Law Defeat of ’Ne Temere 'Bill Discussed Government May Introduce a New Measure Violent Protest Against Legislative Council Made by Protestant Convention, Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 4 October 1924 · page 1

Regarding the rejection of the Marriage Bill last night the Cabinet will discuss the Council’s action on Tuesday when the question of…

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Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 6 October 1924 · page 2

At a meeting of Gundagai Shire on Saturday there were present: President Carberry and Crs. Crowe. Luff Hogan and Bovton…

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Graft Aueged City Council Affairs. Royal Commission Likely. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 6 October 1924 · page 1

The Government probably will take notice of certain charges of attempted corruption made by Mr. F. Cropley regarding a City…

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Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1924 · page 2

THE monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday afternoon. There were present. — Councillors Carberry (chair), Boyton, Crowe,…

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Alleged Graft. the City Council Scandal Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 7 October 1924 · page 1

Though no decision will be reached until Cabinet meets to-morrow it is practically certain that the Government will appoint a Royal…

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Graft Alleged. City Council Involved. Investigation Probable. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 October 1924 · page 2

Mr. S. S. Cohen, acting president of the Citizens' Reform Association, issued an official statement on Saturday to the following effect:-…

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Illabo Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1924 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Illabo Shire Council held in Junee on Saturday the engineer reported on the following works and it was decided to…

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Illabo Shire Road Grants

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1924 · page 2

Agreements in connection with the grants for distribution of loan vote, under the Sate Main Roads Loan Vote, were submitted to the Illabo Shire…

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Labour Autocrat. Brisbane's Mayor. Brisbane

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 October 1924 · page 1

There were uproarious scenes at South Brisbane Council last night when a Labor's own Mayor (Alderman Keogh) as “an overbearing…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 October 1924 · page 2

Last night's meeting, Present, Ald. E. C. Bartley (Mayor), E. Evans, J. Brady, G Thompson, F. C. Legge, and C. H. Inson and J. Rinkin…

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Graft City Council Case. Royal-commission Granted. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 October 1924 · page 1

The Cabinet will appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the City Council's affairs, provided Mr. W. F. Cropley will stand up to his charges…

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Slogans and Dope. Municipal Employees Want Pensions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 October 1924 · page 2

In the annual report presented at the conference of the New South Wales branch of the Federated Municipal and Shire Employees' Union to-day,…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 4

To-day's meeting, Present, Councillors J. McClintock, T. F. Ellwood, A. E. Leslie and G. Thompson. Correspondence…

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Junee Municipal Council Strong Financial Position

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 6

Aldermen of the Municipal Council, of Junee, met at the council chambers for their fortnightly meeting on Tuesday. The Mayor, Alderman…

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Farmers and Settlers. Culcairn District Council Meet

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 October 1924 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association took place on Monday. The president…

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Culcairn Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday. There were present Crs. A. J. Anderw[?] (president), H., A…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 5
Also in The Tumut and Adelong Times

The Deputy-Mayor (Ald. J. B. Madigan), in the absence of the Mayor (Ald. J. Elphick) at the L.G. Conference, presided over the Municipal…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 5

Since taking up my duties the following matters have been attended to:— 1. Federal and State Main Road…

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Main Roads Bill. Consideration in Council. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 October 1924 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night consideration in committee was given to the Main Roads Bill. Sir Allen Taylor moved to exempt…

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