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Council & local affairs, 1947

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Darlington Point, on 14th November, there being…

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Carrathool Shire Council Two Councillors Retire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 1

Crs. E. C L. Killen and D. F. Blyth have been relumed unopposed for B riding, Carrathool Shire. The veteran, Cr. B. Varcoe, has not…

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Compulsory Voting at Shire Elections

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

With polling day drawing near, interest in the Tumut Shire elections is intensifying and the respective candidates and their committees are…

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Record For Roads Claimed By Wade Shire

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 4

During the past eight years the Wade Shire Council had put down more gravel roads than any other council in the…

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Local & General Next Town Council Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

The next ordinary meeting of the Town council will be on Monday, 8th December. The special meeting, for the election of Mayor is at 7.30, to be…

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The Contest for the Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

With eighteen starters for the nine teats around the civic table, the eligible electors are faced with a problem at the ballot box on 6th proximo. There…

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Wagga A.l.p. Opens City Council Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

The Wagga branch of the A.L.P. held the first of a series of campaign meetings outside the North Wagga Hall last night in connection with the forthcoming City Council elections…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) City Council Elections (To the Editor. "The Dally Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 November 1947 · page 2

Sir,-No doubt "D for Digger" in your issue of. 21/11/47, is quite disinterested in his advice to certain City Council candidates. His…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

Monday night's meeting—the last for the old council—was attended by Ald. Des. Stratton (Mayor), W. Hutton, J. Leonard, L. Conkey, G. A. Bruderlin,…

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Citizens' Committee Formed for Council Elections

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

The wagga Citizen's Campaign Committee, which was formed at a public meeting in the Council Chambers last night, has decided to support a group of twelve candidates, eight of whom are ex-servicemen, for the coming…

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More Federal Power Opposed C.P. Central Council View on Price Control Referendum

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 1

The central council of the Country Party, at its meeting just concluded in Sydney, declared itself against a further concentration of power in…

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Wagga Municipal Library Jottings Book of the Week

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 November 1947 · page 2

"Tackle Tinkering." by H. G. Tapply, You'll Find It: In the Classified Section,…

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Shire Council Last Tuesday's Meeting

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 3

Two letters were received from the Closer Settlement Advisory Boards of the Departments of Lands advising that…

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The Council Elections

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 2

Sir,-Many people are asking have the Labor Party's endorsed candidates for the Wagga Council been required to sign the usual…

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Gundagai Shire Elections on Saturday Week Three-Cornered Contests In C and D Ridings

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

On Saturday week, December 6, the Gundagai Shire elections will be held. A three-cornered contest will take place in both C and D…

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Council Aid in Sites for Public Buildings "Should Endeavor to Assist"

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

A letter concerning the resumption of land was before the Shire Council at its last meeting, and caused some…

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Water and Electricity Extensions Essential, Says Cr. Knox But Shortages Of Materials Hold Up Shire’s Programme (To the Editor)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 27 November 1947 · page 1

Dear Sir,— During recent weeks some matters affecting the Council have been discussed and from views expressed, they apparently need…

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End of Council's Term Mayor Entertains

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 2

At the conclusion of the Municipal Council on Monday evening last the aldermen and officers of the Council who attended the meeting accepted…

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District Appeals Court Triebel v Shire Council, Dispute Over Chemical Closet

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 3

BEFORE His Honour Judge Holden at the District Court, Leeton, on Tuesday afternoon, Willian Triebel appealed against his…

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Tumut Shire Elections

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 2

FOR THE FIRST TIME in the history col New South Wales Shire and Municipal elections compulsory voting by every elector on the rolls will be introduced at the Local "Government triennial polls to be taken on Saturday, December 6, between the hours of 8 a.m…

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