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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

1,046 stories in Riverina's papers · page 14 of 53

Bomen Hill Deviation Proposal Shire to Raise Loan

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council, the Shire Cleric Mr. J. H. Sutherland. referred to the proposal to make a deviation at Bomen…

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Mitch[?] Re Monthly Council Meeting

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 3

The regular meeting of the M[?]chell Shire was held yesterday G. E. T. Bartlett being in the [?]air, Others present were Crs. J. H. Cameron. G…

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Council Appointments Women's Request Refused Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 3

A large deputation from the Labor Women's Organising Committee attempted to interview the Governor, Sir Dudley de Chair, to-day on the…

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In the Council. Debate Adjourned. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

Aa soon as the Legislative Council met this afternoon the Vice-President, Mr. Willis, moved tic suspension of the standing orders to enable the…

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Kogarah Council a Stormy Meeting Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 1

Great disorder marked the proceeding of the Kogarah Council last night and after stormy scenes two aldermen left the chamber, and the…

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Electricity Council to Increase Output Safeguards Winter Requirements

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

"WE ARE going to be in a worse hole this winter than at present, if we do not do something," was how Ald. Taylor expressed…

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The Basic Wage Bill Gagged Through the Assembly to Refer Question Back to Commission One Day Measure in Lower House, Sut[?] Council Obtains Adjournment

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 1

Definite action by the State Government on the S[?] Wagga quotation was brought about yesterday in the introduction of a Bill to refer the subject back to Mr. Piddington for a new ba[?] wage, based on requirement of a man, his wife, and two children…

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Narraburra Shire Council

Ariah Park News · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 9

Tenders will be received by the Shire Clerk up to noon on Saturday next for the following work—…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 2

A special meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last there being present Ald. R. L. Wilson (Mayer), R. W…

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Council Wrecks Basic Wage Bill

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 2

Yesterday in the Legislative Council the Basic Wage Bill was read a second time, on voices. In committee, Professor Peden moved an…

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The Council Basic Wage Fallacy

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Local Government Amendment Bill was read a third time. Mr. Farrar continued the debate on…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 3

The March meeting of the Tumnarumba Shire Council was held on 2nd inst. present; Crs McMeekin…

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[?]Ko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last; there being present' Crs. W. Bicket (President), J. G P.'Nolen,…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

To-day's meeting. Present, Crs. J. McClintock (president), G. Thompson, W. Smirl and T. F. Ellwood. Apologies were received from Crs…

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Shire of Coolamon. Electricity Undertaking

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

FOR the information of Electricity consumers, certain terms and conditions of supply, that appear to be not generality nown, are given hereunder…

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Leeton Friendly Societies Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

On account of the secretary being absent, the meeting fo the Leeton Friendly Societies Council will not take place until Monday night next…

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Legislative Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

The Legislative Council met to-day. The Local Government Superannuation. Bill was read a second time. In committee, the Vice-President of…

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Riverina Eisteddfod Council Amends Rules

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 6

A meeting of the Riverina Eisteddfod Council was held at the School of Arts last night. Mr. R. Langdon presided and welcomed Mrs. P. J. Manon,…

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New Basic Wage Council's Amendments Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 1

UP TILL an early hour this morning the Upper House discussed the Basic Wage Bill The Nationalists sought to avoid ordering Mr…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Motor Truck Saves Money

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 March 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, the president, Mr. E. H. Hedditch, presided. Others present were…

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