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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

1,428 stories in Riverina's papers · page 56 of 72

Municipal Bouquets "Squib" and "Mongrel"

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 18

There was an uproar at the last meeting of the Young Municipal Council, when Aldermen Rintoul and McLennan became heated in an…

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Labor Leader's Policy Opposed to the Financial Agreement and Would Dissolve the Loan Council Would Not Hesitate To Continue Floating Local Loans

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 5

The chief points in the policy speech delivered by the State Labor leader, Mr. Lang, at Auburn, on Monday night were:--…

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Cricket Riverina Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 3

Now that a definite move is to be made to establish a Riverina Cricket Council it is hoped that the associations throughout the district will support the…

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Cheap Loans Wanted for Municipal Bodies BATHURST

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 1

The Local Government conference decided to ask the Federal Government to arrange with the Commonwealth Bank to advance loans to…

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Lord Mayor of London Alderman Sir W. P. Neal Chosen London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 2

Alderman Sir William Phene Neal has been elected Lord Mayor of London. The Liverymen received the name of Alderman Sir Stephen Killik…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 2

Ald. F. R. Dickson (Mayor), J. Brady, R. Barr. T. Nicholson, J. Rinkin, L. Conkey, and J. Mitchell attended the usual fortnightly meeting on…

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City Council Rentals Alleged Irregularities SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 1

Detectives are still engaged in inquiring into the alleged shortage in the City Council rent accounts, and further disclosures are likely. It is…

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Echuca Council Vacancy No Candidates Offer for Third MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 1

When nominations closed for the vacancy in the Echuca Borough Council caused by the resignation of Councicllor' F. Casey, there were no…

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Williamstown Council Royal Commission Manipulation of Pay Roll Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 1

The inquiry into the affairs of the Williamstown Council by a Royal Commission was begun to-day. Mr. W. H. Jones, who appeared…

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City Council Rentals Alleged Irregularities Thousands of Pounds Involved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 2

Detectives are still engaged in requiring into the alleged shortage in the City Council rent accounts, and further disclosures are likely. It is…

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Echuca Council Vacancy No Candidates Offer for Third Time Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 2

When nominations closed on Monday for the vacancy in the Echuca Borough Council caused by the resignation of Councillor F. Casey there were no…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 9

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hillston Muncipal Council was held on Friday last, the being present Ald. J.R. Teaugu M…

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Shire with 30 Shillings. Unable to Meet Liablilities Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 5

The Healesv[?]e Shire Council [?] committee to consider the financial position. It was stated that the bank overdraft limit would be exceeded if…

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Wagga Technical Classes Discussion at Public Meeting Carpentry Instruction Must Continue Mayor to Interview Superintendent of Technical Education

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 5

A public meeting called by the Mayor of Wagga (Alderman E. E. Collins) to discuss technical education was held at the Town Hall last night and was well attended by trade and professional men and other citizens interested. The…

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Fictitious Names on Council's Pay Roll Evidence At Royal Commission MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 1

Giving evidence before the Royal Commission which is inquiring into the affairs of the Williamstown Council to-day, the Town Clerk (Mr…

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Junee Council Water Supply Reticulation Should Relief Tax Money Be Used? Decreasing Water Consumption

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 October 1930 · page 6

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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Council's New Machinery

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 2

The Allis-Chalmere Monarch "85" Tractor and "Galion-Eclipse" Grader-Scarifier recently purchased by the Tumberumba Shire Council…

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Council of Agricultural Societies Report of Executive

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 4

The following extracts are culled from the report of the quarterly meeting of the Executive of the Council of Agriculture Association…

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Williamstown Council Royal Commission "Hundreds Of Pounds Missing" MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 October 1930 · page 1

Addressing the Royal Commission which its inquiring into the affairs of the Williamstown City Council to-day, Mr. E. Gorman, K.C., who appeared…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 6 October 1930 · page 2

Crs. Smirl (president), Ellwood, Manwaring, Donaldson, Hicks, and McClintock attended the usual monthly meeting, which was held on…

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