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Council & local affairs, 1927

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 4

The [?] monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday last Cr. W. A. Thompson, the shire president, presided, others present [?]…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 4

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

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General Telegrams Alderman Elected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

When the Homebush Council met last night, Alderman Clynes again refused to state whether he referred to Alderman Cross and Mason, or…

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Corrupt Practices Mayor Sentenced. New York

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 2

An indianopolic message states that Mayor Duval, convicted of having violated the State Corrupt Practices Law, was to-day sentenced to 30 days'…

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Shire President. Alleged Disqualification. Completely Exonerated

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 5

The inspector of Accounts, from the Local Government Department, who [?] went through the books at the Shire Hall, took particulars of…

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Shire Funds and Finance. Heavy Office Work

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 3

The efficiency which characterises the work of the shire office can be exemplified in no better way than by giving particulars of the rate…

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Coolamon Shire [?] Very Satisfactory Position Government Inspector’s Visit

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 3

Ratepayers generally are regarded as having little sympathy with there who [?] the Coolamon [?] most would consider the shire over…

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Wagga Council Burrinjuck Nearer More Loan Works Proposed Bus Route

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 6

The Wagga Municipal Council met last night, the Mayor. Alderman Collins, presiding and Alderman W. F. Day, W. S. Hardy, W. T. Dunn, W. J. Pescuck, W. F. Wenk,…

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Police Buildings on Memorial Site Council Retracts Boy Scouts Step In

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 6

The question of reserving a portion of the old police buildings for use as soldiers' club rooms and officers, with such alterations as will adapt them…

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Kyeamba Shire Meeting of Council Tarcutta Wants Electricity Uranquinty Bridge St. John's Wort Found

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, Councillor S. Heron presiling in the absence of the president, Councillor…

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New Fire Engine Installed by Mayor Power Demonstration

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 October 1927 · page 8

In the presence of a gathering of the general public, a number of alderman, and fire brigade, municipal and other officials, the Mayor. Alderman…

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"Back to Wagga" Visitors Cordial Welcome to Wagga Greetings of the Mayor and Mayoress

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1927 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga, Alderman E. E. Collins, is now in his seventh term of office. No other man has occupied the Mayoral chair of Wagga for so long. He is extremely hopeful for the success of the "Back…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 2

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

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Tumut Municipal Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 6

A meeting of the Tumut Municipal Council was held last Tuesday night, those present being: The Mayor (Ald. T. Elphick), with Ald. Gordon…

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Leeton Friendly Societies Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Leeton F.S.C. was held on Friday night last. All affiliated lodges were represented. Apologies were…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 October 1927 · page 2

Last night's meeting Present, Aid. J. Brady (chairman, in the absence of Mayor Dickson), J. Rinkin, E. C. Burttley, G. Taylor, R. Gibson, and, Bert…

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Shire Estimates Approved

Ariah Park News · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 2

Mr Walter Scott, Shire Engineer, was notified this week Main Roads Roars has approved of his estimates of…

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Bavin Will End City Council Corruption

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 2

It was learned unofficially last night that the Government will probably introduce a short Bill to place Sydney civic administration under a…

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At the Municipal Conference

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 2

The president of the Local Government Association (Ald. S. H. Dickson, Cootamundra) said that in consequence of the great work done by…

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Mitchell Shire Meeting of Council Road Works Building Inspector Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 6

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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