Compulsory Voting at Council Elections "Preposterous Legislation"
The bill to introduce compulsory voting at local government elections was vigorously opposed in the Legislative Assembly by the deputy leader…
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Council & local affairs, 1947
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Compulsory Voting at Council Elections “Preposterous Legislation” Says Mr Drummond
The Bill to introduce compulsory voting at local government elections was vigorously opposed in the Legislative Assembly by the Deputy…
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Representations are to be made by the Junee and District Chamber of Commerce to try and secure an amendment of the Local Government…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Proceedings Against Contractor by Shire Council
Mr. H. E. Baylis (building inspector) reported at the Council meeting on Thursday that legal proceedings have been instituted against G. F…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murrumbidgee Shire Council Contest in Only C Riding
There will be a contest is only one Riding of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council, Darlington Point, and that will be C Riding, in which four…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Leeton Shire Council Ice Deliveries and New Taxis Loan for the Golf Club
WHETHER it was fair to ask women, some of whom might be in delicate health, to carry heavy ice blocks from the street to their homes, the question of additional hire cars for Leeton and the possibility of swamping out existing taxi proprietors, a loan for the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Riverina Cricket Council Formed
Delegates from some Riverina cricket associations met in Wagga on Sunday morning and formed a Riverina Cricket Council…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Public Holiday for Tumut Shire On December 17
Tumut Shire Council reconsidered its decision and acceded to the request of the Tumut Turf Club to declare an 8-Hour Day holiday for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tumbarumba Shire Elections
Three candidates have nominated for the two seats in "B" riding of the Tumbarumba Shire Council. The Shire President (Cr. K. B…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Reply to Wagga Mayor's Telegram to Princess
The Mayor (Ald. L. Barrand) yesterday received a telegram in reply to the message of greetings he sent to Princess Elizabeth last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hampden Bridge 'Not Council Responsibility'
The Mayor of Wagga (Ald. L. Barrand) yesterday disclaimed responsibility by the council for the dangerous state…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →County Council Wants Delegates Reduced To 12
The Southern Riverina County Council yesterday decided to request the Minister for Local Government to reduce the number of delegates on the council to 12, one to come from each of the six constituent shire councils…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Malayan Deportations Protest by Council of Churches
SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Commonwealth Government has been asked by the Australian Section of the World Council of Churches to review its…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Municipal Library Jottings Book of the Week
The Metropolitan Opera Guide, by M. E. Peltz and R. Lawrence. You'll Find it: In the classified section…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Electrical Engineer's Report to Shire Council
The Electrical Engineer (Mr. G. R. Fancourt) reported as follows to the last meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Shire Engineer Welcomed at Council Meeting
At the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday the president (Cr. K. B. Hammond) extended a warm welcome to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tribute to Retiring Shire Councillors "Rendered Great Service to Shire and Public"
At the conclusion of business at the Tumbarumba Shire Council meeting on Tuesday the president (Cr. K. B…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Compulsory Voting At Council Elections
The Bill to introduce compulsory voting at local government elections was vigorously opposed in the Legislative Assembly by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Shire Elections Three Ridings Contested Seven Aspirants for 'A" Riding Crs, Wilson and Varcce Retire
When nominations were made known on Friday for the election of eight Councillors to carry on the affairs of Carrathool Shire…
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SYDNEY, Thursday: Unless the Government moved to postpone them, the municipal elections would be held on December 6, the secretary of the…
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