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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Mitchell Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 4

Cr. C. W. kichardson, the president occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of Mitchell Shire Council last Friday Crs [?] McNickle F Lucas G Lindon…

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Jindalee Shire Council the Engineer Criticised

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 4

"The more that contract is stirred up, the more it stinks!" 'Stuff never stacked to be measured." "The sooner we get another engineer,…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Ald. G. N…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Metting

The Daily Express · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. Hugh Oates) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council in the town Hall last night. Those…

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Municipal Council’s Finances

The Daily Express · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

Up to date, the Wagga Municipal Council has collected £3,037 in general rates out of a total of £12,008, leaving a balance of £8971 still…

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Shire Clerk Farewelled. Function at Mitchell Shire

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

Last Friday the Mitchell Shire Council its meeting bade farewell to its clerk, Mr. J. F. Cooper, who takes up duties as shire clerk at Coolamon on Monday,…

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Wagga Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held last evening and was attended by Ald. H. Oates (Mayor), I. Cullen, E. J…

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Sewerage Extension. No Referendum. "Nothing to do with Ratepayers. Says Alderman Cullen

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

Pursuant to notice given, Ald. Hardy moved at last evening's meeting of the Municipal Council. That before this council commits the…

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Commonwealth Bank. State Council Suggested. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 1

It has been suggested in banking circles that a council representative of all the States should be created to direct the activities of…

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The Saleyards Their Muddy Condition Action by the Council

The Daily Express · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

Last week the “Daily Express” referred to the extremely muddy state of the Wagga Municipal Saleyards. In a report presented to the Works…

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Local and General. Municipal Subdivisions

The Daily Express · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 2

The Wagga Municipal Council last night decided to have a book, containing the plane of all the subdivisions in the Municipality prepared by…

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Lockhart Shire. Monthly Meeting of Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday last, and appended arc the various monthly official reports:…

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Municipal Council

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 8

At Thursday night [?] meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council the following officers’ reports were committed:— ELECTRICAL ENGINEER…

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Going to [?] Shire Clerk Farewelled Representative Gathering

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 2

There was a representative gathering of townspeople, residents of the district, and members of public bodies present at the Austral Cafe…

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The New Engineer. Wagga Council's Choice. Office of Electrical Engineer Abolished

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 4

Sitting as a committee the Wagga Municipal Council on Thursday evening discussed the appointment of a civil engineer, and yesterday Mr. R…

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The Municipal Engineep

The Daily Express · Saturday 16 June 1923 · page 2

At last Wagga has a Municipal Engineer, the Town Clerk (Mr. R. Emblen) having been notified yesterday Mr, H. J. Chaston, Engineer to…

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When the Waggon Bogs "Pull Barney." "Blarst the Council!"

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 2

There he was—in big gum boots moving about in three feet of bog trying to coax a team of line horses on…

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Items of News. Lockhart Shire Bye-election

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1923 · page 2

The result of the Lockhart Shire Council's bye-election caused by the retirements of Cr. A. N. Hutchings, was made known on Saturday night. The…

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An Economic Council

The Daily Express · Wednesday 20 June 1923 · page 4

In the latest issue of the Shire and Municipal Record reference is made to the fact that the administrative expenses of the Cessnock Shire for the…

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Matters Municipal

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 June 1923 · page 2

The "Local Parliament" is going in for long sittings, and almost needs a Hansard of its own. The "House" last night again sat late, and got…

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