Municipality of Wyalong
| Municipality of Wyalong New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°56′S 147°15′E / 33.933°S 147.250°E |
| Established | 2 December 1899 |
| Abolished | 1 October 1935 |
| Council seat | Wyalong |
| Region | Riverina |
| State electorate(s) | Lachlan[1] |
The Municipality of Wyalong was a local government area of New South Wales centred around the town of Wyalong. It existed for 36 years from 1899 to 1935 when it was absorbed into Bland Shire.[2][3]
Council
[edit]Wyalong Municipal Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2 December 1899 |
| Disbanded | 1 October 1935 |
| Succeeded by | Bland Shire Council |
| Leadership | |
Mayors | List
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Deputy Mayors | List
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| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 |
Length of term | 3 years (renewable) |
Council Clerks | List
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| Elections | |
First election | 1900 |
Last election | 1934 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Wyalong Municipal Chambers 66 Newell Highway, Wyalong New South Wales | |
First Council
[edit]The first Wyalong Municipal Council was elected on the 3rd of March 1900 and met for the first time two days later to elect a mayor on Thursday the 5th of March 1900. The council privately elected Jeremiah Moriarty.[4]
The first meeting of council was held at the Wyalong Courthouse. Mr. J. Smethurst, who was the returning officer for the election and the one who called the meeting, was appointed temporary Council Clerk and the newly elected Mayor was given the responsibility of exploring a suitable building for council business to take place in.[5]
| Alderman | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Moriarty | Unaligned | Mayor | |
| George Davis | Unaligned | ||
| Ernest A. Neeld | Unaligned | ||
| William T. James | Unaligned | ||
| Edward E. Tyler | Unaligned | ||
| G. S. Duncan | Unaligned | ||
| James McDonell | Unaligned | ||
| Edward J. Pike | Unaligned | ||
| James Hodge | Unaligned | ||
Third Council
[edit]The third council was elected in 1906. The Mayor was Alderman Sully. The Council Clerk was Mr. V. G. Manning who received a salary of £13.[6]
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| Alderman | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ald. Sully | Unaligned | Mayor | |
| Ald. Channon | Unaligned | ||
| Ald. Butler | Unaligned | ||
| Ald. Aiken | Unaligned | ||
| Ald. Campbell | Unaligned | ||
| Ald. Moody | Unaligned | ||
| Ald. Brookman | Unaligned | ||
| Unaligned | |||
| Unaligned | |||
Final Council
[edit]The final Wyalong Municipal Council was elected in 1934 and served for exactly 10 months, being elected on the 1st of December 1934 and being abolished on the 1st of October 1935.
The Mayor was G. J. Bland who went on to serve as Wyalong's only representation on the Provisional Council that governed the new amalgamated shire for 6 months until an election was held. Alderman P. H. Curry served as Deputy Mayor.[7]
Alderman Compton who was elected last tied with the only excluded candidate in the poll at 84 votes each but was the one elected after a draw.[8]
The council held its final meeting on Thursday, the 26th of September 1935. All aldermen, excepting M. Hart, as well as the Town Clerk, Mr. S. N. Drew, were in attendance. Additionally, the Bland Shire Clerk, Mr. S. M. Smith, was present at the meeting to make some suggestions to the council in regards to the merger and relief work and services associated with it before the council was dissolved and the provisional council took over.[3]
| Alderman | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. J. Bland | Unaligned | Mayor | |
| P. H. Curry | Unaligned | Deputy Mayor | |
| G. H. Wheeler | Unaligned | ||
| A. A. Hart | Unaligned | ||
| M. A. Hart | Unaligned | ||
| J. T. Wallace | Unaligned | ||
| J. W. Delaney | Unaligned | ||
| G. A. Grintell | Unaligned | ||
| S. G. Compton | Unaligned | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Political Address". The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette. 17 July 1907. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Historical Municipality Wiped Out". The West Wyalong Advocate. 1 October 1935. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ a b "FINAL MEETING WYALONG MUNICIPALITY". The West Wyalong Advocate. 1 October 1935. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "MUNICIPALITY ESTABLISHED". The West Wyalong Advocate. 1 October 1935. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Wyalong Municipal Council". The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser. 9 March 1900. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "WYALONG MUNICIPAL COUNCIL". The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette. 15 May 1907. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "MAYOR PRAISED". The West Wyalong Advocate. 1 October 1935. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Local Government Elections BLAND SHIRE AND WYALONG MUNICIPALITY". The West Wyalong Advocate. 4 December 1934. Retrieved 19 May 2025.