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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Four Fifties Road Regrading Allegations. "Trap" for Aldermen. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 3

G.O. Parnham, manager of the Country Producers' Selling Coy., gave further evidence before the civic graft commission to-day. Witness said that…

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The Shire President . Election Next Week

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 2

During this month as election for mayor or president will be held in each of the 317 councils in this State. The Coolamon Shire Council will hold…

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Labor Wins. City Council Election Results

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 3

The feature of the City Council elections on Monday was a victory for the Labor Party, which returned 15 members in a council of 26. The…

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Council Elections. Progressive Leaser's Opinions Solace for Labor. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 3

The leader of the Progressive Party, Mr. Bruxner, in a statement to-day said, "I notice all kinds of excuses are being made for the defeat of the Reform…

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"Tent Town" Visit of Inspection By Health Committee. Problem for Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council has a problem to deal with in considering the future of "tent torn." The Health Committee…

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Health Week Wagga Municipal Campaign Closes Criticism by 'Archdeacon Pike

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 4

"We cannot have a slovenly and unhealthy people, and at the [?] time be a powerful nation."— Alderman E. M'Grath…

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Mitchell Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 4

The mo[?]thly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday those present being: Crs. G. L. McNickle (president). C. W…

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Road Works Mitchell Shire Loan

The Daily Express · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 2

After a dis[?]sion in Committ[?] the Mitchell Shire Council Yes[?]day decided to accept the offer the A.M.P. to lend it £10,000 for…

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New Shire President. Cr G. L. McNICKLE ELECTED

The Daily Express · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 2

Without [?]ition Cr. G. L. McNickle was yesterday [?]cted Pre[?]dent of the Mitchell Shire Council for 1925…

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Dumping Duty. Producers' Council Protest. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 4

Mr. James Allen, secretary of the Graziers' Association and the Producers' Central Council, presented a statement before the Tariff Board…

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Mitchell Shire Loan of £10,000 for New Works. cr. M'nickle New President

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council yesterday the following councillors were present: Messrs C. W. Richardson (president); G…

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Great White Way Lighting Scheme in Wagga Streets. Brightening Shops. First Switch Turned Last Night By Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 8

At the southern and of Baylis street last night the light in a portion of what is to become Waggs's "Great White Way" was switched…

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Shire Estimates Mitchell Council Figures

The Daily Express · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 3

The Estimates tor Mitchell Shire for next year as submitted to and approved by the Council are as follows…

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Labor Lord Mayor. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

The Sydney Municipal Labor Party will meet to-morrow night for the selection of the Lord Mayor. It is practically certain that…

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Plots in Paris Police Raid Communist Quarters. a Mayor Charged. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports in reference to the Communist scare that it even has been rumored that a revolutionary coup was being planned…

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Martin Place Extension. Privy Council's Adverse Decision. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

Information reached Sydney yesterday that the Privy Council dismissed the appeal of the Sydney City Council against the judgment of Mr. Justice…

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Wagga's Municipal Loan

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

In our business columns to-day appears a formal notification of the intention of the Municipality of Wagga to apply to the Governor for approval…

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The New Lord Mayor Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 1

[?] Stokes was to-day elected Lord [?] of Sydney…

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Labor Lord Mayor Sydney Council Elects Alderman Stokes. £1500 a Year Allowance Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 December 1924 · page 3

The City Council, at a special meeting to-day, elected Ald. Patrick Stokes as Lord Mayor of Sydney for 1925. The vote, was a purely party one…

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Culcairn Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Wednesday 10 December 1924 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shore Council was held on Monday. There were present; Crs A. J. Andrews (president) H. A…

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