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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

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Deputy Mayor of Canterbury Charge of Driving While Drunk Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1930 · page 2

Join Lang Bruce, aged 51 years, a builder, and deputy mayor of Canter-bury, was charged at the Camps[?] Police Court today with having driven…

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Tumut Shire Council Special Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 6

All the Councillors were present at the special meeting of the Shire Council on Wednesday, December 18, Pr. Godfrey in the chair…

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The King Message to Lord Mayor of London General Peace Hoped for London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

In replying to a New Year, message of greeting from the Lord Mayor of London, Sir William Water[?]ow, the King said: "I value the affectionate…

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Fire Brigades' Association Withdrawal From Labor Council Lack of Confidence in Officers Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

The New South Wales Fire Brigades' Association to-day withdrew its affiliation with the Labor Council. This action was taken following the…

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Wagga Municipal Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

The first meeting of the New Year of the Wagga Municipal Council will held on Thursday night. As three weeks will have passed since the…

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Tumut Shire Council Estimates for 1930 Dealt with

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 6

All the Councillors were present at the special meeting called to deal with the Estimates for 1930. President Harry Godfrey in the chair…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 1

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, December 23, there being present His Worship the Mayor…

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Town Council Water Restrictions Altered Zone System Again Swimming Pool at Drill Half Swimming Now Allowed in Stock Dam Ald. Conkey Elected Deputy Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 2

Last night's meeting was attended by Ald. F. R. Dickson (Mayor), R. Gibson, L. Conkey, J. Mitchell, J. Riakin, J. Brady, and F. Legge…

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BUILDING FOr Mitchell Shire

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 4

The Mitchell Shirr Council has decided to build its own offices. It has purchased a block of laud between the offices of Messrs. Walsh and Blair and…

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Harefield Road Government Offer to Illabo Shire

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 2

The Illabo Shiro Council held its monthly meeting at the shire offices. Junee, on Saturday. The president, Councillor Lord, presided…

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Extensive Operations. Mitchell Shire Works Revenue of £24,137152

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 2

In this annual report to Mitchel Shire Council, the Shire Clerk, Mr. J. H. Sutherland, gave an interesting resume of the year's work…

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Mitchell Shire 2d. Rate Adopted New Offices to Be Erected

The Daily Express · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 4

The first meeting of Mitchell Shire Council for 1930 was held yesterday Cr. C. W. Richardson presiding. Others present were Crs. G. Lindon,…

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Mitchell Shire Clerk's Annual Report Expenditure and Income for 1929 Discussion of Riding Accounts

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1930 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: Councillors C. R. Richardson (Present), G. Lindon, G. L. M'Nickle,…

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Shire Council Finances

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 5

The Shire Clerk presented the following report at the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council:— Outstanding rates are now £5029…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 6

A meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council was held on Friday, 20th December. The Presidents allowance was fixed…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

A meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council was held on Wednesday, December 18. Present—Ald J. R. Teague (Mayer), T. Morant…

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Angry Aldermen an Unruly Scene Threats of Violence SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 1

At a meeting of the Bexley Council last night Aldermen Dowsett and Tale indulged in personalities. At one stage of the proceedings Alderman Tale…

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Junee Council Water Problems Visit Of Rail Chief Noise of Fire Siren

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held in the council chambers on Tuesday night. The Mayor. Alderman R. M. Harris,…

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Alderman's Resignation

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 4

Alderman F. S. Middlemiss, at the Wagga Municipal Council meeting last night tendered an apology on behalf of Alderman K. F. M'Lean who, he said,…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 8

Crs. Smirl (president), Ellwood Man waring, Donaldson, McClintock, and Hicks attended the usual monthly and meeting held to-day…

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