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Council & local affairs, 1944

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Council Elections

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 6

Although all Councillors in the Gundagai Shire were returned unopposed local residents will be interested in the result of Local…

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Writings on Yass Building Ex-Mayor of Yass Fined

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 2

Mr J. J. Cusack, a well known a prominent man, an ex-mayor and a [?] of Yass was proceeded again in the Yass Police Court last we[?]…

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Wool Levy Increase Approved by Woolgrowers’ Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 1

The Australian Woolgrowers’ Council has approved the proposed increase of the wool levy to 2/ a bale for the purpose of wool…

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Municipal Elections Three Retiring Aldermen Defeated

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

The municipal election, which were held on Saturday last created a fair amount of interest, but the poll was not a large one by any means…

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Wagga Municipal Election Triennial Election and Referendum Declaration of Poll Nearly All Aldermen Attend

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 4

At 12.15 p.m. yesterday the returning: officer (Mr. F. H. Burns, town clerk) made his declaration at the main…

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City Labor Aldermen Blames Fed. Govt. for Poor Vote SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

Alderman E. C. O'Dea, M.L.C., Labor member of the City Council, believes that dissatisfaction with the Federal Labor Government was…

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Narandera Council Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

As a result of Saturday's poll, four new aldermen will grace the Narandera Municipal Council. They are Messrs F. J. Garner, storekeeper; J…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Election Surprise in C Riding

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 3

There was on election in only the C tiding of the Murrumbldgee Shire at Darlington Point on Saturday, but for many it had a surprise result, the…

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Conservation of Forest Wealth Shire Councillors Express Approval

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 4

That there is steadily growing recognition of the necessity for conserving our natural resources and of the great economic value of trees was…

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Tumut Shire Elections Retiring Councillors Re-elected Mr. J. J. Learmont New Representative for "D" Riding

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

At the Tumut Shire Council election on Saturday last for representation of A and D Ridings of the Tumut Shire Messrs. W. J. Hassett and L. F. Roche…

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Shire Elections Two New Councillors For C Riding Retiring Councillors Re-elected for A. AND B. RIDINGS

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

AS a result of the Willimbong Shire Elections on Saturday two new councillors will take their seats in the Council, namely, Crs. J. H. Marks, who topped the poll in C. Riding, and H. J. T. Gorey, also of the C. Riding. The retiring councillors are Mr. A. Marston and Mr…

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Correspondence Municipal Elections (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 3

Sir.—I desire to extend my thanks to my supporters at the recent Municipal Elections. I sought election with one main objective in view, and…

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Municipal Election Only One Change Ald. Bruderlin Elected Ald. Ward, Close Up, Tenth Only 37.5 Per Cent Poll

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

Eight of the sitting Cootamundra aldermen were returned at the municipal election on Saturday. The new member of the council is Ald. G. A…

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Election of Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council will be held on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock when the principal business will be the…

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Hume Shire Presidency

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 2

Cr. C W. Briese, who was president of the Hume Shire for the past year, has been defeated by three voles by Cr. L. Schneider, of Lavington, for…

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Election of Shire Presidents

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 2

Meetings of the Kyeamba and Mitchell Shires will be held lp Wagga on Friday, and before the ordinary business of the councils is proceeded…

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Wagga Mayor's Fund Christmas Party For Wives and Children of Servicemen

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 4

The Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund will hold its annual Christmas party for the wives and children of servicemen from Wagga and…

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MAYOR Of Albury Re-elected

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 4

Ad. D. G. Padman was re-elected Mayor of Albury for the seventh term at the Mayoral election held yesterday. There were no other…

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In the Council Motion Against Airlines Acquisition

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 2

Sir Henry Manning's motion against the Commonwealth Government's proposed acquisition of interstate airlines was carried by…

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Shire Elections Crs. Wilson & Varcoe Re-elected Messrs R. J. Peters & W. G. Parker New Councillors

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 2

Contrary to the order of things for some considerable time much interest was taken in the Shire of Caarathool Triennial Elections…

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