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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

1,132 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 57

Council Not Prayerfully Inclined Auburn Council's Request

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Auburn Council the following resolution was passed:— "That the ecclesiastical heads of…

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Writ for £10,000 Town Clerk Sues Alderman Molong Case Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

A writ claiming £10,000 damages for alleged libel has been issued on behalf of John Joseph Cleary, town clerk, against Alderman Bertie Amos Cole, a…

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Entertained by Riverina Football Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

At the Royal Mail Hotel on Saturday evening the Riverina Football Council entertained the players of both the teams which took part in…

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Dole Payments Departmental Inspector Meets Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 2

The visit of Mr. Inspector Crighton to Leeton last week, was an occasion when some of the 'statements made were more forcible than polite, yet…

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Illabo Shire Relief Work

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 2

?n Monday the president of the Illabo shire (Mr. T. C. Lord) and the shire clerk (Mr. J. Nugent) waited upon the Minister for Labor (Mr…

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Group Final Council Rejects Proposal

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 3

On Monday evening a proposal was put before the Cootamundra Football Club that the final of the Eastern Division of the Group Competition be…

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City Council Elections Bill to Postpone Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1933 · page 1

Among the measures to be introduced in the Stake Parliament next week will be one postponing the City Council elections which, in the ordinary…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Work by Ratepayers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 6

The regular monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council took place at the Shire Hall on Monday. Those present were: Councillors J. H…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting the Voltmeter Discussed in Camera

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 1

The August meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on Wednesday last week attended by Councillors C.J. Woodhouse…

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The Lang Party and the Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 4

According to those in a position to know what is going on intense lobbying is proceeding in Labor circles in connection with the forthcoming Upper House election. The Lang faction, it would seem, is intent on "dishing" the Federal Labor section. Mr. Coates and some other members…

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Albury Municipal Affairs

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 4

An occurrence unprecedented in the history of the Albury Municipal Council occurred at the meeting last night when the council unanimously refused…

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Coolamon Shire Council. CORRESPONDENCE

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 4

The following correspondence was read and [?] with at the meeting of the Coolamon Shire council last week: From Mrs. C. M. [?]…

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Mayor and Aldermen Timber From Bridge Alleged Conversion to Own Use SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 2

The Mayor and two aldermen of the Eastwood Council appeared at the Ryde Court to-day on charges relating to certain timber, the property of the…

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Shop Window Advertising. Shire Will Not Enforce Ordinance

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government stated recently with reference to shop window advertising, that the new ordinance merely provided machinery…

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Municipal Debts Proposed Consolidation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 August 1933 · page 3

The Minister for Works told a deputation from the Glen Innes Municipal Council that the Government had appointed a committee to…

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Death of Mayor Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 1

The death occurred late last night of Alderman W. M. Sheddon, Mayor of Newcastle, aged 70, following on a major operation in the day…

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Obituary Alderman W. M. Shedden Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 2

The death occurred late last night of Alderman W. M. Shedden, Mayor of Newcastle, aged 70 years, following a major operation earlier in the day…

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Scout-minded Council Forthcoming Coolamon Rally

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 2

Scoutmaster M. L. Kingdon, inform ed the Coolamon Shire Council recently, that it was intended to hold a Scout Rally in Coolamon for four…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Proposed Show Ground

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman F. A. Commins) presided over the Junee Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night. Others present were Aldermen W. J…

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Auburn Council's Letter Reception in Other Parts

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 3

As reported recently, the Willimbong Shire Council gave seant attention to a letter from the Auburn Council, asking that a petition be…

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