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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

1,071 stories in Riverina's papers · page 45 of 54

St. John's Wort. Mitchell Shire Council Supports Conference Proposals

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 3

Yesterday's meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council, presided over by Cr. G. L. M'Nickle, decided to support the movement for the formation of a…

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Goulburn Council Alleged Attempted Bribery Question in Parliament Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 13 October 1926 · page 1

In the House of Assembly yesterday Mr. Ness directed attention to the scandalous action regarding the tenders for a turbo…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 11

A meeting of the Hillaton Municipal Council was held on Friday evening last, there being present the Major (Aid. J. R. Teague) and…

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Our Shire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 4

At the afternoon session of Gundagai Shire meeting on Saturday, a report from the Engineer giving result of interview with Main Roads Board, in which the Board asked the…

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Mitchell Shire Petitions From Ratepayers Boundary Roads and Telephones

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 1

The president, Councilor G. L. M'Nickle, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council held on Tuesday. Others…

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Lockhart Shire Main Road Matters Electric Light and plant Inspection

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 October 1926 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Councilor C. Condon, president, was…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on 6th inst. Present: Crs McMeekin…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the shore was held on Tuesday last, the [?] bring present:—Cr. W. A. Thompson (president), Crs. J. F…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 7

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Aldermen Are Incensed Departmental Inquiry Demanded GOULBURN

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 1

Aldermen of the Goulburn City council are incensed at charges levelled by the Australian General. Electric Co. against the City Electrical…

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Wagga Municipal Council Important Matters Considered. New Stock Route Proposal Canberra's Effect on Electricity Supply

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 5

Several matters of importance to ratepayers were discussed at the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held at the Town Hall last night. The Mayor (Alderman E. E…

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Home Made Goods Council's Preference Bill Before Parliament Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1926 · page 2

The second reading of the Local Government Bill providing that shire and municipal [?]ncile shall give preference to British and Australian…

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Proposed Maize Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1926 · page 2

Maize is one of the Cinderellas of Australian primary production. It is a necessary commodity, but the purchase price has not been sufficient to…

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Mayor and Burglar

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 2

Narandera is laughing at no exploit of its Mayor, Aid. Hankinson, who "put the wind up" a burglar. The Mayor was at a smoke social,…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our Correspondents). Lockhart Shire Dispute. (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 4

Sir,—I trust you will permit me to reply to the statements made at the public meeting held at The Rock last Saturday week to consider Councillor…

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Municipal Monopolies Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 October 1926 · page 1

There is conflict from the Labor alderman over the lease of the Queen Victoria Markets, for the policy of the Labor party is to secure municipal…

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Wallendbeen Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting was held on Wednesday last. Present: Ald. Palmer (Mayor), Holt, Marinan, Boxsell, Bennett, Hoey, McLeod…

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Town Council a Serious Matter A Blown Cow Inspectors in Conflict

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 2

Last night's meeting Present: Ald. S. H. Dickson (Mayor), J. Brady, J. Rinkin, B. Osmond, R. Gibson, and H. S. Davy…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 October 1926 · page 6

A short meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council was hold at the Albert Hotel, Whitton, on Monday afternoon, 11th instant, prior to the inspection…

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What Traitors Did Gundagai Shire Loses £229

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1926 · page 2

THROUGH the interfernce of a few local busybodies—traitors to their own town—Gundagai Shire is £229 poorer than it appeared to be a…

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