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Council & local affairs, 1934

1,136 stories in Riverina's papers · page 52 of 57

Shire Council Elections. Farcical Regulations

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 1

The Coolamon Shire elections on Saturday last were more interesting than they have been for many years, [?] to the record number of…

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Mitchell Shire

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 1

Two councillors in the Mitchell shire, the former President (Cr. F. W. Cox) and ex-Cr. Bartlett, ware defeated by Messrs. D. L. Cox and H. W. W. Baker…

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Yanko Shire Council Cr. Nolen Re-elected President Cr. Bicket Deputy President

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 6

Prior to the holding or the ordinary monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Tuesday last, a special meeting was held for the…

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Wagga Municipal Election Declaration of Poll The Mayor Replies to Criticism

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 5

The returning officer (Mr. C. R. Macdonald) yesterday declared the result of the poll in connection with the Wagga municipal election, which was…

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Shire President's Dinner Cr. Nolen Entertains Councillors and Shire Officials

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 4

At the invitation of the President of the Yanko Shire Council (Cr. J. G. F. Nolen), the Shire Councillors, their wives, the Council's officials and…

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Lord Mayor Ald. Parker for Sydney Second Term Likely Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 1

It is reported in municipal circles that the Lord Mayor (Ald. Parker) may be offered a second term of office; although it is well known that he…

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The Tumut Shire Steeple How It Was Run (Contributed)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 6

Heigh ho! and away they go; The nice is grace the sung is sung! But the shouting is not yet all done; so call your panters of invited, for…

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For the New Council's Consideration (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 2

Sir.—In your last issue a correspondent brings under the notice of the newly elected Municipal Council the need for a metalled road to the…

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Australian Wheat Exports. Reduced Quota. Fixed by Council at [?] BUSHELS

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 1

A reduction in Australia’s wheat export quota under the international Wheat Agreement for the year ended July, [?] from 150,000,000 bushels to…

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Poll Declared Candidates' Addresses. Mayor Resents Unfair Criticism

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 December 1934 · page 6

The declaration of the poll for the Wagga Municipal elections, which took place at the Town Hall at noon on Thursday, was remarkable for a…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 December 1934 · page 8

The newly elected Mayor (Ald. C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over the ful complement of the new Junee Council on Wednesday night, Ald. W. J…

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Mayor of Rockdale Draw From Hat for Position Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 December 1934 · page 1

The Mayor of Rockdale (Alderman Bechag) was elected after a draw was twice made from a hat. Alderman Bechag received six…

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Electric Light Lower Cost to Consumers County Council Project Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 December 1934 · page 1

Important amendments to the Gas and Electricity Act to ensure co-ordination of control and reduced prices to consumers will be introduced…

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Tumbarumba Shire Election

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 4

Owing to the heavy rain unit floods disorganising the mail services, the Tumbarumba shire elections were postponed from Saturday, December 1…

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Greetings From Cootamundra To the Mayor of Charleville To the Lord Mayor of London

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 3

Letters as follows went out from Cootamundra this morning in the first batch for the air mail:— "His Worship the Mayor, Charle…

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Council and the Press

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 2

We wonder if, during the whole of his life, our suspicious friend out Frampton way—he "always gets suspicious when quietness prevails"!…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney Open Election Causes Party Rift SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 1
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The furore created in Civic Reform circles by the decision of the executive of that party to allow the appointment of the Lord Mayor to go to…

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Junior Farmers’ Clubs District Council Meets

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 4

The following delegates were present at a meeting held on Wednesday night last: Messrs Edwards, Bailey, Crampton (chair), Morgan, Robson,…

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Lord Mayor Alderman Parker May Be Elected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 December 1934 · page 1

There is now every likelihood that Alderman Parker will be re-elected Lord Mayor of Sydney. If, as expected, he obtains the entire Labor…

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