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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,071 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 54

Memorial Arch Site Deputation to Wagga Council Urges Stoppage of Work Now in Progress Mayor Refuses to Reconsider the Question

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 2

A deputation from the Wagga Victory Gardens Memorial Committee waited on the Wagga Municipal Council last night to protest against the site of the archway decided upon, and to request that a cessation…

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Strenuous Argument Solders' Memorial Gardens Difficulty Site for Arch Causes Heated Controversy Mayor Holds That Council Approved the Site, and Disallowed Further Discussion

The Daily Express · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 1

Heated discussions and sharp exchanges across the Chamber marked the consideration by the Wagga Municipal Council last night, [?]…

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South Wagga New Drainage Scheme Consideration by Council

The Daily Express · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 4

After a long discussion in the Council about six weeks ago, following complaints and deputations by ratepayers, regarding the…

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Stock Droving Discussion in Council Extension of Hours Granted

The Daily Express · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 2

A successful result attended the protest by the Wagga branch of the F. and S. Association against the limited hours allowed by the…

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Wagga Council Buildings Approved Of Valued at £6300 Coleman-street to be Kerbed and Guttered

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 3

The Mayor. Alderman E. E. Collins, presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night. Others present were Aldermen…

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Municipal Brevities Building

The Daily Express · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 2

Approval of the following applications for buildings was given last night:— Brick motor garage and loose box Thorne Street, J. Whittaker…

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Municipality Sued

The Daily Express · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 2

It was reported to the Municipal Council by the Mayor (Aid. E. E. Collins) last night, that a writ had been issued against the Council in…

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Kyeamba Shire Condition of Roads Council Considers Complaints

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 3

The President, Councillor E. H. Heditch, occupied the chair at yesterday's meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council. Also present were:…

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[?] Shire Monthly Meeting New Road Estimates

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 8

Cr. E. H. Hedditch [?] monthly meeting of the [?] Since council yesterday at which were present councillors J. Chancy…

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The Referendum Government Rushing Bill in Parliament Ex-prime Minister Makes Notable Apology Sydney Labor Council Organising Opposition Campaign and Disciplining Labor Members

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 1

The Labor Council has taken definite steps to cornbat the Federal referenda. it is preposed to call an…

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 3

All the councillors were present at the monthly meeting of Gundagai Shire on Friday last. The Main Roads Board intimated…

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Many Comela[?] Ky[?]amba Shire Diffculties

The Daily Express · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 3

A number of [?] in which fault were found with the C[?] road ways, were received at the June meeting of the Kyeamba Shire…

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Memorial Arch the Mayor’s Reply the Committee’s Attitude

The Daily Express · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 1

The Mayor (Aid. E. E. Collins) as President of the War Memorial Committee, has written as follows to the “Daily Express”:—…

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City Council Sued For Alleged Negligence SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 14 June 1926 · page 1

IN THE Supreme Court to-day Sydney Watson, musician, sued the City Council to recoved £2000 damages in respect of injuries…

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City Council Sued Damages Claim Reduced Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 2

In the Supreme Court to-day Sydney Watson, musician, sued the City Council to recover £2000 damages in respect of injuries received by him when…

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Farmers And Settlers Wagga District Council Meet[?] Conference Resolutions

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 June 1926 · page 4

The Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held a meeting in the M.P. and A.A. rooms on Saturday, and delegates were…

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Culcairn Shire Roads Require Attention Funds Dwindling Cookardinia's Needs

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council took place on Monday. Present: Crs. J. J. Crennan, H. A. Paech, E. M. Thomas, J. H. Balfour…

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Lockhart Shire Main Roads Board Matters Helpful Ratepayers Engineer's Residence Proposal Defeated

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 June 1926 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present were Councillor Condon (president), Councillors A. Slocum, J…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 5

The [?]nary meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council was held on Friday evening, there being present—The Mayor (Ald. J. R…

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Narraburra Shire

Ariah Park News · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 4

At the last meeting the following matters of local interest were dealt with:--Mr E. H. McMullen…

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