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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

1,131 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 57

Municipal Prosecutions

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 2

In the Wagga Police Court yesterday there were 43 prosecutions for civic offences. In each case there was a conviction, and fines and costs…

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Roadmaking Machine Tax. Relief for Municipalities Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1925 · page 2

The Premier stated today that the Cabinet had decided that the road making machines would have to pay the tax provided for under the Main…

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Meeting of Parochial Council

Ariah Park News · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 9

A meeting of the Parochial Council was held in the Rectory on Tuesday evening of last week. The Rev. Geo. Laverack…

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An Alderman's Fine Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 1

The Attorney-General advised the Hurstville Council that the Governor had approved of the fine of £50 imposed on ex-Aledrman Macken, of…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 9
Also in Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hillsbon Municipal Council was held on Saturday afternoon last, there being present—Ald. R W. Stewart…

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Burrinjuck Electricity for Wagga 14 Pt. Council's Acceptance

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 4

Wagga has, by the action of the Municipal Council last night, undertaken to link up with the Burrinjuck Hydro-Electric scheme…

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Burrinjuck Electricity Wagga Council Decides to Accept Supply Not to Cost Over a Penny a Unit Extension of the Town Water Reticulation

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 6

At its meeting last night the Wagga Municipal Council passed the following resolution: "The council decides to accept current from the Burrinjuck hydro-electric source, provided that Wagga is included in the ring…

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Mitchell Shire Council Monthly Meeting Business Saffron Thistle Conference

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 1

The president Councillor G. L. M'Nickle, was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council yesterday. The full council…

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An Alderman's Fine. Seduction Criticised. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 2

The Attorney-General, Mr. T. R. Bavin, has advised the Hurstville Council that the Governor in Council has approved of the fine of £50…

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Mayor Censured Wellington (N.s.w.) Tues

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 1

At the council meeting last night a motion of censure was moved against the Mayor for not having tended in civic reception to the visiting…

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Australian Meat Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 4

Mr. Arthur G. Manning, M.P., attended by request the annual meeting of the Pastoralists' Association of Western Australia, held at Perth…

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Mayor Gives Offence. Wellington Aldermen Resign Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 2

At the Wellington (New South Wales) Council meeting last night a motion of censure was moved against the Mayor for not having attended a…

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Aldermen Resign Dispute With Mayor Treatment of Swimmers Wellington

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 3

The Municipal Council held a stormy session last night. when a vote of censure was moved by Alderman Stewart against Alderman J. F…

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Town Council Discussion of Electricity

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 4

Last night's meeting. Present: Aid. E. C. Bartley (Mayor, J. Rinkin, F. Legge, J. Brady, C. H. Inson, G. Thompson, H. S. Davy, and E. Evans…

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City Council Enquiry in Progress SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 1

Mr. Oakes, Chief Secreary, when asked to-day if there was any truth in the rumor that the Government contemplated the appointment of a…

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County Council Operations

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

To-day the Riverina County Council, recently formed for metal quarrying at Culcairn, will meet to decide on a line of action. It has power to borrow…

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Bathurst Burr Menace Questions at Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

On Tuesday night a deputation from Junee landowners consisting of Messrs. Colin lord, W. S. Southwell and Guy Martin waited on the…

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£30,000 LOAN Starting Work No Delay by Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

Although the result of the Executive Council consideration of the Wagga Municipal Council's application for permission to borrow £30,000 for…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. J. A. 'Broadbent (President), J. G. F. Nolen…

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