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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,046 stories in Riverina's papers · page 44 of 53

Cootamundra Mayor Talks Fight!

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 2

A warm protest against the slow progress being made with the agenda paper—only 38 out of the 87 listed questions having been dealt with in…

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Country Party Wagga Electorate Council Addressed by Mr. Kilpatrick

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga Electorate Council of the Country Party was held at the School of Arts last ngiht at which it was decided that both the…

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City Council Commission Approved. Mr. Latham's Views. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1927 · page 4

The Federal Attorney-General, Mr. Latham, said to-day that he was pleased at the decision of Mr. Bavin to place the City Council under a…

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The Show Opening Tomorrow Wednesday the Main Day Over 2000 Entries Holiday Proclaimed for Municipality and Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 2

Cootamundra's annual two-day show opens to-morrow; and a record in every way is anticipated, given suitable weather…

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British Propaganda Mayor of Chicago Acts Charge Against Schools Superintendent CHICAGO

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 2
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The trial of William M'Andrew, superintendent of Schools in Chicago, on a charge that he had been responsible for the dissemination of British…

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Wagga District Council Crop and Fallow Competitions

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 2

The President, Mr. W. J. Vincent, presided over the meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held in…

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City Council Affairs Commission Denounced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 October 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Erskineville Council Alderman King described the decision of the Cabinet to place the affairs of the city in the control…

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City Council Likely Commissioners SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 27 October 1927 · page 1

The names of those most frequently mentioned as likely to be appointed as commissioners when the Government places the City Council under a…

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Junee Council Straying Stock in Park Lessee's Alleged Care Lessness

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1927 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held in the Junee Council Chambers on Tuesday night. The Mayor, Ald. R. M…

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[?] Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 6

The [?] Cr. R. T. [?] [?] of the [?] on Thursday [?] Others present…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 3

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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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the Tumut Municipal Council was held last Wednesday night, those present being:--Ald. Gordon (chair), T. N. Learmont,…

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Tumut Municipal Council. Annual Newspaper Reminder to Owners and Occupiers Noxious Plants

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 5

NOTICE is hereby given under Sec. 470-1 (b) of the Local Government Act, 1919, that the following are the plants which have, in accordance…

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Wagga Elects [?] Country Party Elec[?] Council Credit Balance of [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 4

A meeting of the Wagga Electorate Council was held in Wagga [?] day night, 20th October at [?] was decided that both the [?]…

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Wagga Council Main Roads Allotment Burrinjuck Scheme Early Start Likely On Sewerage Extensions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 6

The Mayor, Alderman Collins, presided at last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council. at which there were also present Alderman W.F. Day. W.S. Hardy. D.T…

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The Shire Stakes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 31 October 1927 · page 2

A Jones' Creek resident, describing the Shire Stakes running on Saturday, says:— "There were only two starters,…

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Shire President's Partner

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 2

Recently the Local Government Departments inspector reported that he had examined the books of the Coolamon Shire Council, and that the…

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Shire By-Election. Mr. J. F. McLaughlin Elected

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 2

The shire postal, ballot for the election of a councillor in "D" Riding of the Gundagai Shire, to fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1927 · page 2

Last night's meeting. Present, Ald. H. S. Davy (chair). J. Rinkin, G. Thompson, G. H. Taylor, R. Gibson, Berf. Osmond, and J. Brady…

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