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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

960 stories in Riverina's papers · page 29 of 48

Shire Land Values. Deputation to the Minister. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1924 · page 2

A deputation representing several shire councils urged on Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, the Minister for Local Government, that the pact between the…

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Town Council Small Attendance But Much Business

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 August 1924 · page 2

Last night's meeting. Present, Ald. E. Evans (deputy Mayor, in the chair) J. Rinkin, G. Thompson, S. H. Davy, and C. H. Inson…

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Australian Borrowing Treasurer Explains ‘One Big Loan’ System Considerations Guiding the Loan Council New South Wales to Receive ‎£6,500,000 of London Loan for Public Works

The Daily Express · Wednesday 13 August 1924 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Treasurer, [?] Arthur Cocks, replying to Mr. Lang, made a statement covering the…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 2

To-day's meeting. Present, a full board—Councillors, J. McClintock, G. Thompson, T. Ellwood, A. E. Leslie W. Smirl and W. Hicks…

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Shire Roads

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 2

The roads in this shire are considered by travellers to be better than in most other shires around. "You want to go to the other shires to properly…

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Municipal Pay Shire and Town Clerks Effect of Main Roads Bill. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Anderson asked whether Mr. [?]trick would safeguard ratepayers’ pockets in the Main Roads…

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Junee Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Financial Position

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 2

On Tuesday night the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers. The mayor (Alderman R. M. Harris)…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council was held on Friday, 8th inst. There wore present Councillors Campbell…

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Carrathool Shire Council. Coping With Unemployment

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 5

The Council of the Shire of Carrathool met on Friday, there being present:—Crs. Varcoe (president), Gullifer, Scott, and Mills…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. J. Elphick), Ald. S. G. Pearce, J. Elliot, R. R. Tobin, L. D. Maitland, A. E. Wilkinson, C. E. Carr and the Town Clerk (Mr. N…

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Municipal Council Chambers

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 5

At Tumut Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, it was resolved to secure a room from the present lessees (Messrs Garbutt and Hughes)…

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Shire Councils and Road Metal

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 4

A point of interest to all Shire Councils has arisen at Wagga in connection with contractors procuring stone from privately-owned land for…

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Council Proceeded Against

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

A case of considerable interest to local government bodies was heard at the Mudgee Police Court when the Local Government Clerks' Association…

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Local and General New Shire Engineer

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 4

The Jindalee Shire has appointed Mr. H. S. S. Harvey as engineer. Mr. Harvey, resigns from Lockhart Shire to come here. He has his own car…

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Gadara Shire. Wants More Money Deputation to Minister

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 6

Having already received the sum of £4,400 as half cost for repairs to the road from Adelong to Mt. Horeb, a deputation from Adelong and Tumut…

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Mitchell Stire Council. Maw Roads Matters

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 6

Cr. C. W. Richardson [?] at the monthly meeting of the [?]tchell Shire Council on Friday law. The following councillors were si[?] present:…

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Shire's Overdue Rates

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 August 1924 · page 2

A discussion arose owing to the statement in the Clerk's report that he intended to prosecute for arrears of rates…

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Wagga Council Chamber

The Daily Express · Wednesday 20 August 1924 · page 2

Wagga Municipal Council has paid a delicate compliment to the Governor. In readiness for the visit of Sir Dud[?] de Chair to Wagga, and…

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The Loyalists Government's Attitude No Privy Council Appeal Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 20 August 1924 · page 2

Mr. Lang and Sir George F[?] had quite a warm exchange of [?] [?]ns and answers regarding the Loyall[?]ts…

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Narraburra Shire Council

Ariah Park News · Thursday 21 August 1924 · page 6

Following details of business affecting this end of the Shire transacted at the last meeting of the above, we cull from the…

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