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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,479 stories in Riverina's papers · page 69 of 74

Alderman Resigns As Result of Personal Attacks Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 1

The unexpected resignation of Ald. J. H. Cross from the Manly Council last night was explained by him today as being due to a personal campaign…

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Jindalee Shire Dearth of Tenders

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 7

The first meeting of the new Shire Council was held yesterday when there was a full attendance. The president, Cr. Smirl, said he was…

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Items of News Jindalee Shire President

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 4

Councillor W. Smirl was yesterday re-elected president of the Jindalee Shire Council, and Councillor A. S. Donaldson deputy president. It will…

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Shire Councillors Felicitate Entertained by Retiring President

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 5

The Yanko Shire Councillors have always been a happy family, and the cordial relations that exist between the councillors and the staff help to…

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Shire Engineer to Retire At End of March

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 5

At the conclusion of the ordinary business of the meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Tuesday last. Cr. Bickel said that the Engineer…

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Legislative Council By-election Four Candidates Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 1

There were four nominations for the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the death of Sir Arthur Tre[?]thowan. The candidates for the…

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Proprietary Clubs Petition Legislative Council K.C. to Present Case Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 December 1937 · page 8

A petition from seven metropolitan proprietary racing clubs, Ascot, Kensington, Rosebery, Rosehill. Victoria Park, Moorefield and Canterbury was…

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New Aldermen Resign

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 5

Two small unpaid accounts, one for only 46, led to the resignation of two newly elected aldermen of South Grafton Council. The accounts were…

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Alderman Resigns From Manly Council Personal Campaign Alleged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 1

The unexpected resignation of Alderman K. H. Cross from the Manly Municipal Council last night was explained by him to-day as being due to…

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Junee Alderman Not Sworn in

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 7

One of the newly elected aldermen of the Junee Municipal Council, Alderman V. O. Herrett, a postal official, did not take his seat at the first…

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New Mayor of Junee

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 8

Alderman R. G. Weaver was elected Mayor of the Junee Municipality at a meeting, of the council on Thursday night. The only other candidate was…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting New Members Welcomed President's Allowance Raised

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 2

The first meeting of the new council of the Kyeamba Shire was held yesterday. The president (Councillor O'Brien) presided. Others present were:…

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Mayor of Katoomba Former Wagga Man Elected

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 5

At the mayoral election at Katoomba Alderman L. Adrian White was elected Mayor with Alderman H. Hodgson as deputy Mayor. The mayoral…

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Local and General Nineteenth Term of Mayor

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 3

Alderman A. Waugh was elected Mayor of Albury, for the 19th team, the allowance being fixed at £250. Struck By Lightning…

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Kyeamba Shire Rates Discussed by Council Estimates for the Year "Must Strike Higher Rate Or Close Down"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 7

Estimates for the year 1938, and a discussion in regard to the striking of a rate, were vital questions at the meeting of the Kyeamba Shire…

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Building Materials Suburban Mayor Alleges Profiteering Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 11

The Mayor of Hurstville (Alderman Cross) told the local council last night that there was profiteering in building materials, adding that the increase…

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

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 2

Sir,—Allow me to express my thanks to the ratepayers of C Riding of the Mitchell Shire for having again returned me unopposed for a further…

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Kyeamba Shire Cr. J. M. O'Brien President New Councillors Welcomed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 3

The first meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council since the triennial elections was held yesterday, those present being Crs. J. M. O'Brien…

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New Stock Route Opposed By Kyeamba Shire Lack of Water and Reserves

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 14

On the grounds that the proposed new stock route from the eastern portion of the district over Willans Hill to the Wagga saleyards lacked…

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Municipal Elections Candidates Return Thanks Confidence in Past Policy

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 December 1937 · page 3

At the official declaration of the poll on Wednesday by the Town Clerk and Returning Officer, Mr. C. R. Macdonald, several of the…

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