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Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 57 of 72

Tumut Shire Triennial Election to the Electors of "D" Biding

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 2

LADIES and GENTLEMEN,— In offering myself as a candidate for "D" Riding to represent you on the Shire Council, I submit a few…

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Upper House Case Privy Council Appeal New Counsel for Government London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 1

In view of Sir John Simon's appointment to the Foreign Office, the Agent-General for New South Wales (Mr. Willis), on behalf of the New…

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Our Dying Palms What Is the Dying Council Going to Do About Them ?

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 November 1931 · page 2

Last year about this time Cr. Struck drew Council's attention to the fact that the palms on the Yanco Road were dying for the want of…

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£5000 Grant to Furnishing Trades Union Alderman Curious Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 1

Addressing the Canterbury council last night, Alderman Hughes asked what was the reason £5000 was paid by the State Government to the…

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Mitchell Shire Last Meeting of Present Council Road Work in Lieu of Rates Old Savings Bank Accounts And Rates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday, the president (Councillor G. Lindon) presiding. Others present were…

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Lord Mayor of London Traditional Ceremonial Spectacular Pageant London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 1

The usual large crowds lined the city streets on Monday to witness the procession, a mile long, accompanying the new Lord Mayor of London (Sir…

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Town Council Water Restrictions Again! But Extended Hours

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 4

Monday night's regular fortnightly meeting was attended by Ald. J. Rinkin (Deputy mayor, in the chair), J. brady, J. Mitchell, F. Dickson, F…

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British Government Faces Big Problems Imperial Conference in July Mr. Thomas to Visit Dominions Prime Minister at Lord Mayor's Banquet LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 November 1931 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald) was tumultously cheered when he spoke at the Lord Mayor's banquet at the Guildhall to-night. He thanked the Lord Mayor (Sir Maurice Jenks) for his generous references to…

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Wagga Municipal Elections Independent Candidates Twelve to Be Nominated Five Aldermen Seek Re-election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of over 200 electors held in Wagga recently it was decided to form a committee and to work for the return of 12…

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Carrathool Shire Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 1

Ratepayers of "A" Riding of the Carrathool Shire have received ballot papers for the election of two Councillors. The voting is by postal ballot…

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Prosperity Campaign Lord Mayor's Meeting Note of Optimism Struck Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 1

A note of optimism was struck by a meeting of business men convened by the Lord Mayor at the Town Hall to day in furtherance of the Federal…

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Employees Defended by Illabo Shire Councillors Allegations About Tenders

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 4

On Saturday was held the last meeting of the Illabo Shire Council before the holding of the triennial elections, and the president (Councillor Lord)…

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Manchurian Trouble League Council Sir J. Simon to Attend London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 2

The secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir John Simon) will attend the meeting of the League of Nations Council in Paris on Monday when…

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Municipal Elections

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 1

On Thursday next nominations will close for the triennial election of Aldermen for the Municipality of Hillston. We understand that the six…

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Coolamon Shire Council. Final Meeting of Triennial Term

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 1

The final meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council prior to the election of the new council was held at the Shire Hall on Tuesday last. The Shire…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 5

The following report submitted by the Shire Clerk, was adopted by the Council on Tuesday night. NOTICES OF TRANSFER…

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Shire Methods of Voting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

In 106 out of the 138 shires in the State the system of voting is wholly and exclusively postal. The method there is that not later than ten days…

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Shire's Activities President Reviews Year's Work

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night, Major J. S. Dooley presented the following Presidential Minute:— "This being the last meeting of the…

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Shire Works Staff. Recommendations for Reduction

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

At the shire council meeting on Tuesday last, the Engineer (Mr. H. E. Bright) reported as follows ; The President, Coolamon Shire…

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Municipal Council Nominations of Candidates Ald. Hankinson and Edwards Stand Down

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

Nominations of candidates for election to the municipal Council closed at 5 p.m. yesterday (Thursday) and will be declared to-day…

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