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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Loan Council Mr. Lang's Criticism. Dr. Earle Page Replies. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

Referring to Mr. Lang's criticism of the Loan Council Dr. Earle Page, the Federal Treasurer, said to-day that his own anxiety to see the Loan Council…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 10

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Council was held on 28th ultimo, there being present Crs. Chapman (President), Gullifer…

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Narraburra Shire Council

Ariah Park News · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 7

At last meeting of the Narraburrg S[?] Council the following report by Commissioner C. E. McInnes was read:—…

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Albury Alderman Resigns

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2
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By five votes to four the Albury Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, decided in favor of the aldermen smoking while council meetings are in…

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Wallacetown Bridge Referred to Mitchell Shire

The Daily Express · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

At last meeting of the Illabo Shire Council it was decided to build a bridge across the Wailscotown Dam similar to that across the Billabong…

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Shire Presidency Cr. J. G. Davey Appointed

Ariah Park News · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Narraburra Shire on Saturday, Cr. J. G. Davey was unanimously appointed President, vice Cr…

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Alderman Resigns. Protest Against Smoking

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

For many years past smoking has not been allowed at the general meetings of the Albury Municipal Council, Although there is nothing in the…

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Municipal Council. Receives Deputation from Athletic Club

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of discussing an application by the Narandera Athletic…

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Jindalee Shire To-day's Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

Present, Crs. J. McClintock (president), A. E. Leslie, T. F. Ellwood, W. Hicks, and W. Smirl. No apology from Cr. Thompson…

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Wagga Eisteddfod Council Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the council of the Wagga Eistedfod Society was held last night at the School of Arts, Mr. Reg Langdon presiding…

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Eisteddfod Council Adjudicators Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

Mr. W. G. James, of Melbourne, was appointed musical adjudicator for the forthcoming eisteddfod competition in September next. His application,…

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Culcairn Council Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire was held on Wednesday There were presen[?] J. J Cre[?]nan (president). G. R. Rach[?]dt…

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Council Rejects Liquor Bill

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

By 25 votes to 22, the Legislative Council on Tuesday night rejected the second reading of the Liquor Amendment Bill, which proposed to permit…

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COOLAMON and Mitchell Shires Proposal to Alter Boundaries Mitchell Shire Wants to Come to S.W. Line

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 3

The agitation to secure [?] roads from the Mitchell Shire boundary to the railheads in the Coolamon Shire, an agitation which has been…

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Albury Municipal Programme

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

At its last meeting the Albury Council completed arrangements for the [?]orrowing of £38,000 for municipal improvements, which include the…

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Kyeamba Shire February Meeting

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 8

The regular meeting of Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, C. E. H. Hedditch presiding. Others present were Crs, J. Cheney, G. D. Goode,…

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Municipal Garage Inquiry Sidney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

The Deputy Lord Mayor, referring to the municipal garage inquiry, said that he was not personally affected in any way by the allegation of joy…

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Gundagai Shire on Friday last there were present: Deputy—President Carberry (chair), and Crs. Walsh, Luff, Wilson…

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Kyeamba Shire Sandy Creek Bridge Electricity Supply

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 4

The presidents, Cr. E. H. Hedditch, presided at the Monthly meeting of the [?] Shire Council en Friday. Others present were Councillors S…

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