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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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The Referendum The Postponement of the Vote Questions at Issue—Executive Board for Two Years and then Shire Control, or Shire Control from onset

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 November 1926 · page 2

On Wednesday morning a deputation consisting of Messrs W. J. Adams and E. K. Allen waited upon Mr. Dunn, Minister of Agriculture…

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Items of News Kyeamba Shire Transport

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1926 · page 4

The Kyeamba Shire Council recently decided on the purchase of a motor truck for use on the shire roads, and yesterday the truck, of a light grey…

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Gadara Shire Proposed Loan. (To the Editor)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

Sir,—It was refreshing, indeed, to see your journal so uncompromisingly take up the eudgels on behalf of the residents served by the subsidiary…

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Our Open Column the Proposed Shire Loan. (To the Editor)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

SIR,—I have read in your paper Dr. Mason's rambling rigmarole concerning the proposed Shire loan of Sydney £15,000 to cope with the St. John's…

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Vote For a Shire Leeton Progress Association's Advice For Next Saturday's Referendum

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

A special meeting of the Leeton and District Progress Association, was held last night (Monday) in the School of Arts, when the following…

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Culcairn Quarry Hill of Blue Metal Official Opening of Crusher Council Representatives Attend

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1926 · page 3

"Among the best road metal in tie State" is the verdict of the Main Roads Board on the metal, taken from the Culcairn quarry,…

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"Corrupt Practices" Council Resents Mla's. Remark Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1926 · page 1

Mr. Cecil Murphy, M.L.A., was criticised at a meeting of the North Sydney Council. Alderman Dauehy said: "A statement, attributed to…

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"Corrupt Pactices" Council Resents M.L.A.'s Remark SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 November 1926 · page 1

Mr. Cecil Murphy, M.L.A., was criticised at a meeting of the North Sydney Council. Ald. Danehy said: "A statement,…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 6

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

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Election of Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act the election of Mayor must take place in the month of December. This was mentioned by…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 3

Ald. J. Elphick (Mayor), J. Gordon. S. G, Pearce, L. D. Maitland, G. HII. Livingstone, C. W. Burt and Town Clerk Adams attended the…

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Wagga Municipal Council Mayor Strikes Warning Note Concerning Proposed Gas Works Loan Proposal to Eliminate Plane and Trees From Streets

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 6

Among the many matters considered by the Wagga Municipal Council at its fortnightly meeting held at the Town Hall last night, the most important decisions came towards the close of the meeting, when it was…

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Soldiers Favor Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

An exhaustive discussion on local government was held at the Returned Soldiers meeting on Friday night. Mr. Bellby was the chief speaker and…

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Kyeamba Shire Roads

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 2

The Kyeamba Shire Clerk, Mr. C. L. Daley, is in receipt, of a letter congratulating the council on its work on the Coreinbob Creek Road. The writer…

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The Shire £15,000 Loan President Herring Speaks in Support

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 7

A meeting of ratepayers of "A" Riding, convened by Cr. R. J. Benson was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening last. Cr. Benson…

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Loan Council Too Costly, Says Premier Reasons for Standing Aloof Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. Lang) to-night, explaining his attitude in keeping New South Wales outside the Federal Loan Council, said: "The cost of…

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Newcastle City Council. Extravagance and Inefficiency Retirement of Officers Recommended Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 1

A drastic report has bean presented to the Newcastle City Council by Mr. Taylor, who recently took evidence for a special committee. He recommends…

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Council's Cash Register

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 2

The Deputy Town Clerk, Mr. S. H. Wright, resumed duty at the Council Chambers yesterday. He had been on a brief visit of several municipal and…

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Health Week Wagga Council's Campaign. Schools Visited Window Displays

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 3

"Clean up, paint up, and keep it up," is the slogan for Health Week, which Inspector Lewis gave to the children in the schools yesterday Following on the excellent lead given…

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County Council Quarry

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Riverina County Council was held at Culcairn on Monday right to decide upon the price to be paid to the contractor for the…

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