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Council & local affairs, 1932

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Municipal Elections Politics Unpopular

The Biz · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 8

Keen interest was taken in the election of aldermen on Saturday last. There were record polls in most places, and the ratepayers…

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Council Elections Little Change in Penrith Council Aldermen Fitch and Markham Top the Poll Three New Aldermen at St. Marys

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 3

THE triennial council elections in the Country of Cumberland, postponed from 5th December were held last Saturday. In Penrith all of the eight retiring alderman who were candidates were re-elected, Mr F. Allen, who was an alderman a few years ago, being the other…

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Mayor's Father Congratulated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 12

When Alderman Hugh Latimer was yesterday elected Mayer of Woollahra it was decided to send a letter of congratulation to his father, Mr. W. P. La[?]mer. M.L.C. who was…

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Nepean Shire

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 3

In B and C Rindings of Nepean Shire an election was necessary; in A Riding…

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Shire Elections

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 5

Much enthusiasm was displayed localty on Saturday last, when the postponed Shire elections were held. There was a record poll as anticipated, at this…

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Mayor of St. Marys

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

THE Mayor of St. Marys will be elected at a special meeting of Council to be held next Thursday evening, 14th inst…

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CASTLEREAGH Election of Mayor

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

The newly elected Castlereagh Council met on Tuesday evening, and decided to reduce the general rate from 2½d the £u.c.v. to 2d…

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Hearsay! Mayor's Why Refused Aid Cobar

The Sun · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

THE Mayor of Cobar (Ald. Maidens), who was prominent in his hostility towards the first S.O.S. to Sydney, assured…

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Loan Council Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Friday.--The Premier, Mr. Hill, conversing by telephone with the Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, to-day strongly urged that the next Loan…

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B.M. Shire Water Progress of Negotiations

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

In his annual report to Blue Mountains Shire Council, the President, Or. Percy Wilson, reviews the progress of the movement to…

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Assessment of the City Ld. Mayor's Figures Many Deductions

The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 4

THE Lord Mayor has had compiled a rough estimate of the total figures for all wards ln respect of the unimproved capital value which is…

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No Cash Wealthy N. Y. Aldermen's Dilemma Can't Give Work New York

The Sun · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 2

THOUGH New York is a city of opulent homes, billion dollar business corporations, gorgeous night clubs for…

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Blue Mountains Shire Elections (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 6

Sir,—Following on your report of my remarks at the meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council on the 16th December, two letters appeared in your…

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Young Electorate Council. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 12

Twenty-two delegates to the Young [?] torate Council of the Country parry net [?] take preliminary steps to call for [?] in the interests of the Country party. [?]…

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Blacktown Shire Mr. K. Giles Tops Poll in C Riding

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 3

There ar ethree alterations in the personnel of Blacktown Shire Council. In C Riding Messrs K Giles and W. T. Cable displace Councillors Simpson and…

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Shire President Cr. Page for Blacktown Result Decided by Lot

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 1

Councillor J. C. Page was elected President of Blacktown Shire Council on Thursday evening. Cr. Francis was also nominated. The voting…

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It Can't Pay N.z. Council Falls Behind

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Friday.--Australian holders of Thames Borough debentures will have to wait for their money…

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Council Debts Due to the State. Modification of Interest Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 12

The State Government has been approached by the local governing bodies and urged that a reduction of 22½ per cent, should be made in the case of debts due by councils to the…

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Federal Cabinet. Policy Speech. Meeting of Loan Council. (From Our Special Representative.) Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 11

The Federal Cabinet concluded its sittings for this week to-day, and most of the Ministers left for Sydney or Melbourne. At the conclusion of to-day's sitting the…

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St. Marys Municipal Election (To the Editor)

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1932 · page 3

Sir,—Will you permit me, through the "Nepean Times," to express my thanks to all kind friends who worked so successfully for my election. That I was…

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