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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,046 stories in Riverina's papers · page 39 of 53

Correspondence. [?] Electorate Council (The Editor, “Coolamon Review”)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 4

Sir,—We shall be grateful if you will [?] through the medium of your [?] is make an appeal for the co-operation of all anti-Lang [?]…

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Public Meeting. "Indignation" Dispelled. Shirk Council Accedes to Requests. Future Unanimity of Citizens and [Corxell?]

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 2

A public meeting, convened by the President of the Tumut District Council at the Primary Producers Union. was held in the Tumut Town…

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Kyeamba Shire Straying Stock Nuisance the Rock Road Five Day Working Week Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 6

The president, Cr, E. H. Hedditch, presided at the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council, held yesterday. Others present were Crs. S. Heron,…

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Sydney Council Aldermen Defeated at Labor Ballots Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 4

The Labor pre-selection ballots for the Sydney City Council nominations were held yesterday. Two sitting members of the council, Ald. O'Brie[?]…

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What Is Doing in the Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 1

At Gundagai Shire meeting on Friday there were present: President" Boyton, and Crs. Walsh, Crowe, Luit, Wilson, McInerney and Carberry…

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We Want Money. Shire in Deep Financial Waters. How to "Raise the Wind."

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 1

Gundagai Shire Councillors scratched their financial craniums on Friday last, when the Clerk read out, the financial statement. After…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Meeting of Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council took place on Monday. There were present: Cra. J.J. Crennan (president), H.A. Peach, E.M. Thomas, J.H…

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Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday. There were present:— Councillors T. H. Boyton (chair), Walsh, Crowe, Wilson,…

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Mitchell Shire Outstanding Rates Road Masters Discussed Prickly Pear Outbreak

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 1

The president, Councillor E. T. Bartlett, presided at the monthly, meeting of the Mitchell Shire, Council held yesterday. Others present were…

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General Telegrams Privy Council to Decide Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 2

The recent decision of the High Court of Australia relative to the voting powers of the chairman of the Conciliation Committee is to be tested…

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The Shire Opens Fire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 2

The appellant's case being concluded, the Shire opened. John Renehan, sworn valuer under the L.V. Act, and valuer for…

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Lockhart Shire Road Dedication Refusal Astounds President Dying Stock on Roads Fire Fighting Costs

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 6

The Lockhart Shire Council met on Monday. Councillor, C. Condon presided and councillors S. R. Jarvis, W. S. Browne, 6. Jones, J. Dempsey, J…

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Wants a Reduction of £3,502. "Coal Baron" John Brown Fights the Gundagai Shire. Says His Darbalara Property is Over-Valued. Land Valuation Court Sits at Gundagai Three Days

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 6

John Brown, coal baron, shipowner, blood-stock breeder, owner of Darbalara blood stock farm and Dalkeith holding—the two latter close to Gundagai—had a tilt at Gundagai Shire Council this week. And that tilt took three days, with the…

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Wants a Reduction of £3,502. "Coal Baron" John Brown Fights the Gundagai Shire. Says His Darbalara Property is Over-Valued. Land Valuation Court Sits at Gundagai Three Days. (Continued from Page 5.) Tuesday Afternoon's Sitting

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 2

Resuming at 2 p.m., Mr. Badham continued his cross-examination of Witness Gardiner, who deposed: I arrive at the quantity oi" timber…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on 7th inst. Present : Crs. McMeekin…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. W. Bicket (President), G. Gow, J. G. F…

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Gadara Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 2

At last Friday's meeting of the Gadara Shire Council, President A. E. Herring, Crs. D. L. Herlihy, S. L. Crain, R. J. Benson, H. Godfrey and…

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Barellan Water Supply. Deputation to Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 8

A deputation consisting of Messrs. W. Black, H. Overs, J. Pannan, E. Graut. accompanied by the Rev. Gribble, waited on the Yanko Shire…

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Coolamon Shire Council. the Financial Position. Interesting Correspondence

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 6

The annual [?]bly meeting of the above was held on Monday last, the following being present:—Cr. W. A. Thompson (pres[?]dent), Crs. W. H…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 5

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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