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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,071 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 54

The Wagga Council Bridging the Lagoon Dealing with the Traffic

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 3

It is generally admitted that the aldermen of the Wagga Municipal Council are doing good work. Differences of opinion, of course, are held…

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The Memorial Arch. The Matters [?] Dispute Position of the Wagga Council What Will Be the Outcome?

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 3

For several years more or less spasmodic efforts have been made to give effect to the strong desire in this community for a fitting monument to the…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 2

The following reports were read at the monthly meeting of the Tumbaooba Shire Council held on Wednesday last:--…

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Jindalee Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 2

To-day's meeting Present: Crs. A. E. Leslle (president), W. Hicks, T. Ellwood, and W. Smith Apologies from Crs. G. Thompson (engaged with…

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Memorial Arch Warm Debate at Council Meeting Aldermen Approve of Present Site Motion Carried On Mayor's Casting Vote

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council meeting last night again discussed the question of the memorial arch site and, after a somewhat warm debate in which, however, the principal speakers showed admirable…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 6

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

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Wagga Council Last Night's Meeting General Business

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night the Mayor, Ald. E. E. Collins, presiding, the others…

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Kyeamba Shire Ordinary Monthly Meeting Condition of Shire Roads

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: Councillors E. H. Heddit[?] (chairman), J. Cheney, G. D. Goode, H…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 4

At the monthly Shire meeting on Friday, there were present:—President McInerney, and Crs. Crowe, Wilson, Boyton, Carberry and Tracey…

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A Month in the Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 4

Assistant Shire Engineer's report presented to last Friday's meeting:—Works in hand and completed during the past month…

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Settling Doubts Shire Gets Legal Opinions

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 4

The question raised at June meeting of the Shire by Cr. Walsh, that the Shire could not legally expend money out of the Town Improvement…

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Writ for £500,000. Issued Against Sydney Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 2

A writ claiming £500,000 damages against the Municipal Council of Sydney was issued out of the Supreme Court to-day, on behalf of Criterion…

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The Police Site [?]finitely for Gardens [?]Dication to Wagga Council Nearing Completion

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 3

[?] there are any remaining doubts [?] minds of any section of the com[?] regarding the acquisition by [?] Wagga Municipal Council of the…

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Mitchell Council Half Year's Finances Workers' Compensation Insurance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: Councillors G. L. M'Nickle (president), G. Lindon, C…

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Lockhart Council The Rock Water Supply Scheme Approved Federal Road Grant

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held, on Monday. Councillors C. Condon (president), A. Finlayson, A. Slocum, S. R…

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Lockhart Electricity Proposed Franchise for Supply. Agreement a Matter for Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 3

Mr. R. T. Ball, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Dept. of Local Government. "In reply to your representations on…

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Council Contracts Insurance of Employees Mitchell and Lockhart Discussions Joint Policies Favored

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 5

The position of shire councils in relation to their contractors, under the Workers' Compensation Act, was shown to be most uncertain, by a discussion…

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Albury Municipal Council Against Sunday Sport

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 2

At the Albury Municipal Council meeting last night a letter was received from the combined clergy of Albury protesting against the proposal…

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Special Report by Shire Engineer The Economic Position Reviewed

Ariah Park News · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 4

As stated in my General Report, says Mr Scott. the roads are in a chaotic condition, and gradually deteroriating…

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Junee Council Buoyant Finances Re-valuation Courts Suggested

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. Those prevent were: The Mayor, Alderman R. M. Harrie…

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