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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Alderman's Offence. Illegal Agreement with Municipal Council. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 3

Following a minute by the mayor, carried at a meeting of the Hurstville Council in November last, Aid. W. T. Macken, mayor of the municipality,…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting

The Daily Express · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamlba Shire Council was held yesterday those present being: Crs. S. Heron (President), E. Heddlch. J…

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Kyeamba Shire Council. President Reelected. Estimates for 1985

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 6

Councillor S. Heron, the president, was chairman at the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba E. H. Hedditch,…

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Municipal Law a Serious Breach Ex-mayor Heavily Fined Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 1

At the Kogarah Police Court to-day, Alderman William Macken ex-Mayor of Hurstville, was proceeded against by the Town Clerk at the…

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Graft Can It Be Avoided Outspoken Labor Alderman Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 1

Alderman English, a Labortie, created a sensation when speaking at a luncheon at Farmers' to-day to welcome back Mr. Sulman,…

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Graft in Business. "Recognised by Everyone," Says Alderman. Luncheon Sensation. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 4

At a luncheon given at Farmers to-day by the Town Planning Association to welcome home Sir John Sulman, Colonel Spain and H. F. Halloran,…

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Kyeamba Shire for President. Cr. Heron Re-elected

The Daily Express · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 2

At the special meeting of the Kyatmtra Shire Council yesterday Cr. S. Heron was unanimously re-elected President for 1925. There ware two…

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No Municipal Commissions. Proposal for Sydney's Consideration. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 1

A proposal that the City of Sydney should consider whether it should adopt the principle of municipal government by commission, as adopted in…

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Bavin and Aldermen. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

The Attorney-General is considerably irritated by a statement attributed to him by the Mayor of Leichbardt, in which it was alleged that Mr. Bavin…

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Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

At Gundagai Shire meeting on Friday there were present: President Carberry, and Crs. Walsh, Crowe, Hogan, Boyton, Dodd…

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Electing Shire President

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

On Friday last the election of President for Gundagai Shire for the ensuing 12 months was held. Cr. H. P. Carberry was the only…

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Shire of Jindalee Engineer's Report

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

I have to report that since the last meeting the following matters have been attended to:— (1.) Dudauman Road: This road…

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Land Valuations a Serious Allegation Shire President's Complaint Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

Councillor Alison, president of the Wall[?]roo[?][?]a Shire, has made a serious charge against an officer of the Valuer General's Department…

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Stockinbingal Urban Area Proposal. Jindalee Council's Discussion

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 3

On notice of motion, Cr. Ellwood moved, at Thursday's meeting of the Shire Council, "that the Council take the necessary steps to have…

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League of Nations. Council Meeting Terminates. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

Reuter's Borne correspondent repent that the meeting of the Council of the League of Nations terminated to-day. The president, M. Mellofranco, in his…

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New Valuations Shire President Exposes Attempted Bribery. Offer to Reduce. West Maitland

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

Councillor Alison, president of the Wallarobba Shire, said the shire had been revalued by the Valuer-General's department, and the valuations…

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Municipal Breaches

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

Norman, Trussell pleaded guilty to allowing a horse to trespass on Albert Park. Inspector Armstrong: Defendant is…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1924 · page 4

The monthly mooting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. J. G. F. J Nolen (President), J. A. Broadbent,…

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Gadara Shire Council

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 16 December 1924 · page 4

A general meeting of the Shire Council was held at the Shire Hall, Tumut, on 10th inst. Present: President A. E. Herring (chair), Crs. R. J…

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Council Crisis. Mayor Resigns Day After Election. Town Clerk Trouble

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1924 · page 4

The next morning, after Ald. Paul Halls, of Grenfell, was elected mayor, he, with Dr. Fenwick, another alderman, handed in his resignation to the…

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