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Council & local affairs, 1931

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Unemployed League Riverina Council Formed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 11

At a conference of delegates representing the Unemployed League throughout the southern districts held on Wednesday at Wagga, it was…

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Mitchell Shire Many Road Works Road Plant Paid for

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 20

Mitchell Shire Council met at the Shire offices on Tuesday, Cr. G. Lindon presiding. Others present were: Crs. C. W. Richardson, J. H…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Water Supply Payments

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Alderman R. Cuttle) and Alderman C. J.O'…

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No Quorum City Council Dilemma Alderman Tresidder's Accusation Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 1

The City Council to-day discussed the position which has been created at recent meetings through the absence of a quorum. A proposal was…

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Willimbong Shire Council Crumbs From the Table

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Cr. Jamieson was the only absentee from last Tuesday night's meeting of Willimbong Shire. The latter was absent owing to the death of his…

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Shire Hall Plans Payment (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 3

Sir,—Shame on you. What on earth do you mean by publishing things you oughtn't to about the Willimbong Shire Council? In your is…

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Deputation of Unemployed to Willimbong Shire Dormitory Question to Be Reopened

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

A good deal of time was taken up at Tuesday night's meeting of Willim bong Shire with a deputation from the Unemployed Workers Union,…

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Revaluation for Willimbong Shire To Wipe Out Anomalies Crs. Adams and McKAY in Opposition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

In his report to last meeting of Willimbong Shire, the Shire Clerk, (Mr. Dunkley), recommended a revaluation of all rateable land, which,…

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Made Genuine Effort to Pay But Council Issued Summons Just the Same

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 3

In spite of its frequent declaration that any settler who showed a genuine disposition to pay overdue rates would not be prosecuted, one…

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5 Per Cent, Preference to New South Wales Manufacturers City Council Decision Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

The works committee of the City Council to-day agreed to a motion providing that the council grant a preference of 5 per cent, to New South…

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Some Settlers Prosecuted Others to Be Warned for Same Offence "Inconsistent Council," Says Cr. Struck

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 4

Last year settlers were fined for allowing rice water to overflow the roads from their rice fields, causing damage to the right of way, and only at the last court another settler was fined for the same offence, it costing him £4/10/0 altogether…

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Swimming Baths for Leeton Syndicate Makes Offer to Council Government Offer Money at 3 Per Cent

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

There were three letters before Willimbong Shire on Tuesday night bearing on the question of swimming baths for Leeton. One was from the…

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Budget Hard to Balance The Council's Outstanding Accounts and an Overdraft That Won't Stay Put

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Willimbong Shire is finding some difficulty in balancing its budget these days. The overdraft has reached high water mark, and the banker…

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Municipal Sale Yards (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Sir,—As a ratepayer I wish to object strongly to the borrowing of money to build sale yards, as I consider it to be a ridiculous proposal…

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Agricultural Associations New South Wales Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 6

The annual meeting of the New South Wales Council of Agriculture Associations held recently was well attended. The vice president (Mr. W…

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A.W.U. Council Support for Federal A.L.P. Plea for Unity Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

According to a report adopted by he Federal Council of the Australian Workers Union to-day, that body is prepared to participate in any more…

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Counsel for the Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

Oh Carrathool, oh Carrathool, What robs your heritage of pride? Sane Councillors that o'er you rule And o'er your destinies preside…

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Lockhart Shire Appeals Withdrawal Recommended Fresh Valuations Requested

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 2

The Lockhart Taxpayers' held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon Mr. W. K. Day (president) being in the chair…

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Mayor of New York Reply to Charges Administration Defended New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 1

Mr. Franklin Roosevelt, Governor of the State of New York, has received a document of 15,000 words from the mayor of New York City (Mr. J…

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F. and S. Association Walbundrie Branch Meeting Shire Valuations Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 6

A meeting of the Walbundrie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held in the Walbundrie Hall on Saturday night, when the president…

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