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Council & local affairs, 1927

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

The Deputy Mayor (Aid. L. D. Maitland), with Aid. J. Gordon, R- Masters, C. Burt and J. J. Learmont, end the Town Clerk (Mr. N. C…

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Mayor's Outburst Sydney

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 5

The Mayor of Broken Hill, who is a laborite, declared he hud no time for the man who said he would not go to the front and fight for…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 2

The Wagga Municipal council met last night, at the Town Hall, the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins) presiding Other present were Ald. W. F. Wenk,…

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The Water Meters Little Impression Made Upon Aldermen Mayor’s Report Simply Received Ald Byrnes Still Has Hopes of a Satisfactory Tap Tax

The Daily Express · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 1

Following the big meeting of rate-payers at the Oxford Theatre on Wednesday night public interest was centred in the reception that would…

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Noxious Weeds Shire Inspector’s Report

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 3

At the last shire council meeting Mr. [?] Cha[?]ney the norious [?] inspector reported as follows: Since last meeting I have Inspected…

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Wagga Council Postmaster's Residence Coal Shortage Overhead Bridge Decision

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 6

The Mayor, Ald. E. E. Collins, provided at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held last night. Others present were Aldermen T. W…

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Unhappy Family Strained Relations at Executive Council Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 1

The meeting of the Executive Council this afternoon was attended by [?]he Vice-President of the Executive Coun[?], Mr. Wills; the…

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"Relentless War" Declared by May Day Council Six-hour Working Day Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 1

The following resolution submitted by the council of the Northern May Day Committee was endorsed by the Newcastle Labor Council lost night:…

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The New Temora Electorate Electoral Council Formed

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 May 1927 · page 4

Some thirty representatives from various parts of the newly-formed Temora electorate met at Temora on Thursday, and spent upwards of…

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Mitchell Shire Appeals

The Daily Express · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

Owing to the very heavy day at the Wagga Court yesterday, Mr. H. Adams, P.M. found it impossible to deal with appeals against valuations…

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Greater Wagga League Monthly Council Meeting

The Daily Express · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 2

The Executive Counc[?]l of the Greater Wagga League met last night at the Town Hall, Mr. G. P. Turner presiding. Others present were…

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May Day a Municipal Red Flag Patriots Haul [?]T Down London, May 1

The Daily Express · Tuesday 3 May 1927 · page 1

The principal May Day celebrations in London was a demonstration at Hyde Park, where it is estimated 30,000 thousand taking part in a…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 2

Last night's meeting. Present, Aid. J. Brady (Deputy Mayor, in the chair), G. Thompson, H. S. Davy, G. Taylor, J. Rinkin, and R. Gibson…

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Wallendbeen Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 4

The deferred monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. There was a full attendance. Correspondence wan received from…

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Next Cup Donors the Mayor and Mayoress

The Daily Express · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 4

The continuity of Gold cups for Wagga's big fixture bids fair to be unbroken for some years ahead. AImost simultaneously with Mr. F. F…

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Local and General Council's Electricity

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 2

The 100 h.p. engine exhaust valve seat has been rebored, and the valve seat turned up. The charcoal now being supplied…

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Wagga Sewerage Scheme Loan of £45,000 Negotiations Completed Statement By Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 5

When the Wagga Municipal Council decided, some time ago, to raise a loan of £45,000 so that the much needed sewerage scheme extensions could be…

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Royal Visit Wagga and Albury "Both or Neither" Says Alderman Collins. "Border Town Must Not Have Preferential Treatment."

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 May 1927 · page 2

Albury will receive a visit from the Duke and Duchess of York on Saturday. This information was conveyed in a telegram on Monday night to the town clerk, Mr. A. R. Dore, in reply to a letter sent to the organiser of the Royal visit, Major-General Sir Brudenell White, at…

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Mayor Objects Welcome to Dr. Mannix Alderman's Denial JUNEE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 1

TROUBLE HAS arisen in the Junee Council over the visit of Archbishop Mannix to Junee on Monday, on his way to open the…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 5 May 1927 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council was Held od Friday evening last, there being present Ald. R. L. Wilson…

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