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and 4 others. In addition to being the first time the Shire elected a Mayor, it was also the first time a preferential ballot was used. Cr Akers received the majority of the first preferences but Ms
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Rob Akers was honoured by Pine Rivers Shire naming the Rob Akers
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defeated Rob Akers at significant election, having taken the
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