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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

1,224 stories in Riverina's papers · page 57 of 62

Council Short of Funds Notice to Ratepayers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 1

THE Shire President, Cr. Mountford, has requested that we draw attention to the notice appearing in this issue concerning…

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Wagga Water Supply Augmentation Scheme Work Speeded Up Discussion at Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 4

During discussion on the augmentation scheme of the Wagga water supply at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last…

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Municipal Council Control Of Cyclists Proposed Tourist Zone

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 November 1935 · page 5

The Wagga Municipal Council met om Thursday night, those present being the Mayor (Ald. H. McDonough) and Ald. E. J. McGrath, J. V…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Christmas Holidays Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1935 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council last Tuesday night. The absentee…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 November 1935 · page 4

The Department of Local Government advised that the Minister (Mr. Spooner) had given consideration to the representations of the council for…

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Ald. Rinkin Again Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1935 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Cootamundra Municipal Council on Monday night Ald. J. Rinkin was re-elected to the position of Mayor…

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Helen Twelvetrees Civic Welcome in Sydney Kissed by Lord Mayor Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 December 1935 · page 1

With his arm around her neck, the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman M'Elhone) kissed the American film star. Helen Twelvetrees, at a civic…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Hillston Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday last. There were present the Mayor (Ald…

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"Shoot Them All" Lord Mayor of Sydney on Politicians Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 7

"If I had my way I would shoot them all—all politicians—Labor and U.A.P.," declared the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. M'Elhone), addressing…

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Definite Statement on Closer Settlement Mr. Ross Congratulates Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 4

A definite statement on closer settlement was made by Mr “Bill” Ross, M.L.A., when he officially declared the Brungle…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 8

Ald. J. Rinkin (Mayor), F. R. Dickson, B. Ward, F. Legge, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, D. I. McLean, L. Conkey, and R. Barr attended the ordinary…

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Riverina Welfare Farm Appointment of Advisory Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 1

FOR some time past the question of the formation of an Advisory Council to work in conjunction with the…

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Bribery Alleged Sydney County Council Advertising Salesman Charged Reported Demand for £500

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 1

At the Central Police Court today Douglas M'Connell, aged 37 years, adv vertising salesman, was charged with having incited, by the offer of a bribe…

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Water and Electricity Southern Towns Scheme Council Delegates' Meeting Request for Revised Estimates

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 3

A few weeks ago the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) visited The Rock and met representatives of shires and urban areas…

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Wagga Eisteddfod Annual Meeting of Society Loss of £153 on Year New Council Elected

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Wagga Eisteddfod Society was held in the Town Hall, Wagga, on Tuesday night, the retiring…

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Albury's Mayor Ald Waugh Re-elected

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Albury; Council, Ald. A. Waugh was elected Mayor for the eleventh successive term. He has been Mayor on 17…

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Water Restrictions Lifted by Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 16

By advertisement the Municipal Council announces that the restrictions recently imposed on the use of water for garden purposes, are no…

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Privy Council Refuses Have to Appeal Case of O. Gilpin Dismissed Transport Sensation Appeals From Dominions to Be Discouraged High Court decision Final LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 1

During the Hearing of several applications to the Privy Council for leave to appeal from Australian decisions, the Lord Chancellor…

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Lockhart Shire Council. Increased Rates Provided For

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1935 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. There were present Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), A. D:…

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North China Political Council Appointed Japanese Attitude Awaited London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 December 1935 · page 1

The Peking correspondent of "The Times" says that the provinces of Hapei and Charar will be governed by a political council along the lines of…

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