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Council & local affairs, 1934

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Willimbong Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

THE first monthly meeting of the newly elected Willimbong Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Inspector's Report to Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

At the meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council on Tuesday night, Inspector Flynn reported as follows:—Buildings…

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Willimbong Shire Council Election of President

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 4

CR. F. C. MOUNTFORD was reelected President of Willimbong Shire Council for the ensuing twelve months, at a special…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Cr. J. E. Kook Elected President

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 1

A special meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council was held in the Shire Hall, Darlington Point, on Friday last, 14th December, to elect a…

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Murrumbidgee Shire President

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

A special meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council held on Friday, was attended by Crs. J. E. Kook, D. Ross J. G. Reid, J. W. M'Bratney…

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Items of News Tumbarumba Shire

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council, Cr. J. L. Thomson was elected president and Cr. C. J. Woodhouse the retiring president…

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Mayor of Albury Invested with Dutch Order

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 4

Mr. P. Staahl, Cousul-General for the Netherlands, yesterday invested the Mayor of Albury (Alderman A. Wangh) as an officer of the Order of…

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Saffron Thistles Council Goes Easy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 3

"DIDN'T we decide to be easy?" asked Cr. Mountford (President of Willimbong Shire) with mild astonishment when Mr. K…

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A Constructive Criticism of Shire Administration with Particular Reference to Lockhart Shire I. a Statement of the Problem

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 1

Local Government was inaugurated in this Shire, in common with other Shires, in the year 1906, and conditions which exist in the year…

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Control of St. Johh's Wort By Eastern Riverina County Council Funds Near Exhaustion Urgent Request to Government for Subsidy Quarantining of Manus Area

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 December 1934 · page 3

Unless the Government comes to the assistance of the Eastern Riverina County Council in its work of the control of St. John's Wort the work will cease shortly. Repeated requests, have been made to the Government for a subsidy…

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Town Council Ald. Rinkin, Mayor Elected Unopposed

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 4

For the first meeting of the new council, on Monday night, there was a full board—Aid. J. Rinkin, T. Nicholson, xF. R. Dickson, F. C…

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Jindalee Shire New Council's First Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 3

The first meeting of the new Jindalee Shire Council was held on Friday morning last. Present, Crs. W. Smirl (president), M. J. O'Connor, T…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Council Meeting General Rate of 1 3-8d

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 6

A special meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council for the purpose of electing a president was held on 12th inst. prior to the usual monthly meeting…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Councillor J. H. Balfour Re-elected President

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 7

Two meetings of the Culcairn Shire Council took place at the Council Chambers on 12th inst the newly elected council meeting for the first time…

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Lord Mayor's Election Deadlock Reached [?] Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 3

A meeting of the City Council to-day reached another deadlock in connection with the election of Lord Mayor. It is now expected that the…

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L. Mayor's Election Deadlock Reached in Sydney SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the City Council yesterday reached another deadlock in connection with the election of Lord Mayor. It is now expected that the…

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In the Council. Amendment to Electricity Bill

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 1

An adverse amendment faced the Government when consideration of the Port Kembla Electricity Bill was resumed during the committee stages of…

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Unemployment Relief Premier Thanks Council and Is in Turn Congratulated Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1934 · page 3

Addressing the Unemployment Relief Council to-day the Premier (Mr Stevens), expressed his appreciation [?] the work carried on by the member…

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The Doings of the Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 December 1934 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Gunlagai Shire Council was held on Friday last (14th inst), a full Council being present…

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Tumut Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 December 1934 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly-elected Council was held on Tuesday last. Prior to the commencement of the Finance committee, and General…

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