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Council & local affairs, 1933

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 3

Cr. Carberry occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Gudagai Shire, held last Friday, also present were Crs. [?], McHugh, Ryan,…

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Alderman Punched

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 2

A disorderly scene developed at a meeting of the Goulburn City Council, when, following a debate marked by a series of interjections from all…

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Jindalee Shire Suggested Wallendbeen Merger Jindalee Council Favors It

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 3

Crs. Smiri (President), Manwaring, O'Connoer, Donaldson, McClintock, and Ellwood attended the first meeting of the new year…

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Stormy Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 2

A remarkable Scene occurred at a meeting of the Goulburn City Council, when a series of interjections culminated, in Alderman Steele's calling another…

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Where Did It Come From ? That Gate at Bengarralong Shire Councillors Get Agitated

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 2

At several meetings of the Shire, a gate erected across the roadway on the Tarrabandra road at Bengarralong, has been a source of interest to…

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Waste Water in Streets Request Brings Forth Comments Shire Councillors to Do the “Sherlock Holmes" Stunt

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 3

All you folk who let your bath water and soapy washing suds run out into the street, had better keep a wary eye, for one day in the near…

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Sensation at Goulburn Council Meeting Alderman Punched Mayor Adjourns Rowdy Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 5

You couldn't' imagine our Shire President, Mr. H. P. Carberry, acting as referee to an all -in battle between Council…

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Shire of Carrathool Councillors Meet

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 5

The Council met on Monday, 9th inst. There were present: Councillors Chapman (President), Varcoe, Cashmere, Mills and Cruickshank…

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You've Got a Curse Cootamundra Tells Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 2

At this week's meeting of the Jindaiee Shire Council, Gundagai Shire Council asked for co-operation in suppressing, star thistles on the…

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Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 4

The above Council met on Monday, January 9. There were present Crs. Chapman (President), Varcoe, Cashmere, Mills and Cruickshank…

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Willimbong Shire Council Crumbs From the Table

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 6

There was a light business paper before Willimbong Shire Council on Tuesday night, which got through before eleven. An apology was…

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Ganmain News Ganmain F. and S. Association. MR. A. Matty Nominated Shire Council Associate

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 1

A special meeting of the Ganmain F. and [?] Association was held on Saturday afternoon last [?] if possible, [?] a candidate to contest the…

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Shire Rates. Same As Last Year

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 3

Rates for 1933 were struck at the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday week last as follows: General rate, 2d in the £ on the…

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Shire Engineer's Report Roads and Sale Yards

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 6

The following report, which was adopted, was presented by the Shire Engineer at Tuesday's meeting of the Council:—…

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Junee Council Augmenting Water Service Wheat Carting Financial Position

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman F. A. Commins) presided over a full meeting of the Junee Municipal Council, with the exception of Aldermen A. W. Salter…

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Council Will Wait and See If Traffic Across Lawns Is Detrimental

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 3

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Council the Clerk reported that he hud received verbal complaints about people walking over the lawns in the…

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Grant to Municipality Charge of Preferential Treatment Against Mr. Spooner Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1933 · page 1

At a meeting of the Dundas Municipal Council last night, the Mayor (Alderman Harvey) alleged that after the Assistant Treasurer (Mr…

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N.R.A. Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 13

The Council for the National Rifle Association of N.S.W. for the ensuing two years includes Mr Stan. Edwards, of Wagga, and Mr E. W…

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English Speedway Team Lord Mayor's Joke No Led Theory Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

At a civic reception given to-day to the English team of speedway riders, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Hagon) said that he hoped that no leg theory…

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Canterbury Council in Financial Difficulties Work to Cease Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

The finances of the Canterbury Council are in a parlous state, and as a result it has been decided to discontinue all municipal works, thus…

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