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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,479 stories in Riverina's papers · page 66 of 74

Retiring Council's Manifesto

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 4

The retiring aldermen of the Wagga Municipal Council have an announcement in our issue to-day on page 3 in which they set out under the heading…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Municipal Election (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1937 · page 8

Sir—At the foot of an advertisement (in support of the retiring aldermen) in to-day's issue, I, and other candidates are referred to as Mr…

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Hillston Municipal Council Last Meeting Before Election

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. J. T. Lambert) presided at the monthly meeting of Hillston Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers on Friday last,…

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Aldermen Seek Renewal of Confidence Addresses to Public Meeting Three Years' Stewardship Reviewed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

With the exception of Alderman E. F. Selff, who was unable to attend, the remainder of the retiring aldermen of the Wagga Municipal Council who are seeking re-election on Saturday, addressed a public meeting of about 150 people…

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For the Town Council Picking the Team

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 2

We have our candidates lined up—they're nineteen, firm and strong; And if you pick the best of them, you cannot well go wrong…

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Poor Nutrition Children in Inland Areas Advisory Council's Report Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 1

In a report issued to-day by the Commonwealth Advisory Council on nutrition, a medical survey of 3384 children in the inland areas of New…

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Shire’s Three Years of Progress The Truth A]bout Saturday’s Election Ratepayers Must Have Worthy Representatives

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 4

When a man enters public life he is subject to criticism. That is one thing of which he can be certain Shire Councillors are no exception to…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Council Valuer (To the Editor, "The Dally Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

Sir,—Personalities are really not necessary in municipal elections, but as your contributor in Wednesday's issue has so much to say about the…

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Municipal Election (To the Editor, "The Dally Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

Sir,—Congratulations to the fair authoress of the fragrant advertisement in to-day's issue! Who else would have coupled a mountain of roses with…

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Council Activities the Case for the Aldermen

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

For years past storm water has caused great havoc and trouble in Wagga. Situated as it is at the foot of Willans Hill, heavy rain resulted in…

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Yanko Shire Council (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

Sir,—At the October meeting of the Yanko Shire Council, when conditions imposed upon a Government grant were being discussed, councillors said…

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Retiring Aldermen at North Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Called by North Wagga Progress Association, a meeting was held in the Public Hall, North Wagga, last night, to live the rearing…

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Shire Elections To-morrow (Saturday)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

THE Triennial Elections for the Shire of Willimbong take place to-morrow (Saturday) between the hours of 8…

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The Hustings Mayor Invites Electors of Electors Explains Past Operations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 7

There was not a big response last night to the Mayor's invitation to the electors to gather at the Town Hall for the two nights before the poll…

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Council Site Mr. Gleeson's Explanation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

IN conversation with a representative of the "Irrigator," Mr. M. J. Gleeson, said he felt very hurt at the rumours going…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) the Retiring Aldermen (To the Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to my tribute to our retiring aldermen in Wednesday's issue, it seems necessary for me to make myself clearly understood…

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Council Requests Commission to Gravel Roads and Paths in New Subdivisions Mr. Main's Reply

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 4

FOR several months past the Shire Council has been making representations to the W.C. and I.C. with a view to having the Commission take over the gravelling of roads and footpaths on the new sub divisions thrown open by the Commission, but so far the…

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Mr. Hankinson for Murrumbidgee Unanimous Recommendation for Endorsement Meeting of Country Party's Electorate Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 6

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee Electorate Council.—of the Country Party' was held at the Country Women's Association's rooms at Griffith…

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Municipal Elections (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

Dear Sir—I read with interest the two inch personal reference inserted by Mr. Ald. Moore in your last issue. I consider that though there is…

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Municipal Elections Position of Railway Men (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

Sir,—Permit me through the medium of your columns to correct, on behalf of the railway men candidates seeking election as aldermen on…

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