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Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 62 of 72

Shire Stakes 3rd Division (Riding)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

The local "Jim Scoble" thus puts his views in sporting parlance on the Shire Stakes, to be held on 5th Dec. Third race. Highweight Handicap,…

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All Quiet on the Shire Front Silence Reigns Supreme Why Don't They Come Out

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

The Willimbong war may go down in history as a war of silence. In less than a fortnight the final blow will be struck in the noiseless…

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Municipal Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

Sir,—I read your history of the candidates for local municipal honors on 5th December next. You omitted, however, the most important matter…

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Municipal Elections Lang Plan Candidates Open-air Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 2

There was a large attendance at an open-air meeting, at the School of Arts corner, on Saturday night, to near addresses delivered by Messrs…

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APPRECIATION Of Retiring Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 3

At Monday night's council meeting it was decided to place on record the council's appreciation of the long service and…

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Dorrigo District Praised by Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga (Alderman E. E. caline) returned to Wagga on Monday after a tour of the northern and middle coastal district towns of…

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Kyeamba Shire Elections (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 6

Sir,—In your issue of November 19, a correspondent signing himself "Ratepayer," sees fit to attack me regarding a statement in my published…

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Lockhart Shire Elections (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 6

Sir,—I wish to make an appeal to the unbiased electors of B Riding in the Lockhart Shire. Quite a lot is being said at public meetings and in…

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Legislative Council New Members Attend Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

The public galleries of the Legislative Council were crowded and there were over 80 members present when the House met yesterday…

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Relief Work For Christmas Council Will Find £100

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 3

At Monday night's council meeting advice was received from the Federal Government that there would be no Xmas relief…

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Legislative Council New Members Attend Short Sitting Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 2

The public galleries of the Legislative Council were crowded and there were over 80 members present when the House met to-day apparently in…

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Town Council £7 COMMISSION Should it go to the Overseer? Alterations in Water Restrictions

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 4

Ald. J. Rinkin (Deputy-Mayor), J. Brady, R. Barr. T. Nicholson, F. R. Dickson F. Legge, J. Mitchell, L. Conkey attended the final meeting of the…

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Correspondence Municipal Hustings (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 4

Sir,—In your issue of the "Herald" on 23rd inst. I noticed the remarks concerning my nomination as a candidate for the coming municipal…

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Wagga Municipal Election Last Night's Meeting Address On Men And Metal

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 2

The Lane Plan candidates for the Wagga Municipal Council held a meeting at the School of Arts corner last night, Mr. K. Campbell presiding. A…

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Legislative Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 4

The appointment was made at the week end of 25 additional Labor supporters in the Legislative Council. It is still thought that…

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Kyeamba Shire Elections (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 4

Sir,—I should be glad if you would allow me space in your widely e[?]lated paper to reply to the letter of "Ratepayer" in your issue of…

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Balmain Council Favors Amalgamation Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 6

At a meeting of the Balmain Council last night, Alderman Thomspon, who is a solicitor, said that thousands of the unemployed in the district…

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Mr. Locke's Debt to Wagga Council Excess Water Charge

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 2

When the nominations of candidates for the Wagga Municipal Council election were announced on friday at the Town Hall the returning officer…

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Legislative Council First Trial of Strength Voting on Milk Board Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 2

The first trial of strength took place in the Legislative Council tonight when the Government won on a division concerning an important…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents. Lockhart Shire Elections (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 4

Sir—The various inaccurate statements made by the office-bearers of the Lockhart Taxpayers' Association and its endorsed candidates in…

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