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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

950 stories in Riverina's papers · page 11 of 48

Shire Valuer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

At a meeting of the Wade Shire on Monday night last, Mv.Chas E. Beilby was appointed Sh[?] valuer at a fee of £875…

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Bolton Park Improvements Proposed Aldermen Meet Deputation Sports Area Suggested

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

Wagga will very likely have in a short time a new sports area as the result of negotiations now proceeding between the Municipal Council…

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More Money For Our Shire

Ariah Park News · Thursday 5 April 1928 · page 5

The Shire Engineer has received a notification to the effect that the Narraburra Shire Coun[?] [?]had been voted another grant,…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. G. Gow, W. Bicket, J. G. F. Nolen, W. R…

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Anti-british Mayor Cheap Witticisms Ridiculing the King Chicago

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 5

"Big Bill" Thomson, Mayor of Chicago, has again endeavored to weak the British lion's tail. In a campaign speech he said: "Bourbon…

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Country Party. Riverina Electoral Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 4

A meeting of delegates from the Country Party and F. and S. Aanocking was held at the Narandera Mr. Chanles institute on Tuesday of…

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Wagga Electricity Service Considered at Special Council Meeting Friction Between Engineers Committee to Consider Re-arrangement of Duties

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night to consider the Wagga electricity service in conjunction with reports from the chief mechanical engineer Mr. O. A. F…

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Willimbong Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The Willimbong Shire Council held its regular fortnightly meeting on Wednesday afternoon, April 4, at which all the councillors were…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

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

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Shire Valuer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

With reference to the announcement in our last issue of the appointment of Mr. Chas. Beilby, at a fee of £875, as valuer for the Wade Shire,…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The Jindalee Shire met this morning. Present: Crs. J. McCintock (President), W. Smirl, T. Ellwood, W. Hicks, and A. E. Leslie…

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Wagga Council Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

The Mayor, Alderman W. F. Pay, presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held last night. Others present were Alderman…

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No Money for Shire Motor Tax Robbery

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

In the absence of a reply from the Minister for Agriculture and Chairman of the Irrigation Commission, in response to the request of the Wade…

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No Pawn Shop Propositions Shire Loans Barred

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 1

In taking on full local government the residents of the two shires will be called, upon to make a vital decision early in the piece. Ratepayers soon will be asked to say whether they will put up…

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N.r.m.a. Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

Mr. H. E. Dunlop, chief surveyor of the Sydney Harbor Trust, who was recently appointed to the council of the N.R.M.A., was welcomed by the…

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Junee Council Estimates for Year Rates Increase 2½d in £1

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

A special meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night to consider the estimates and…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Restriction of Net Fishing

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held at the Council officers Gurwood-street, yesterday morning. Those present were…

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Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

The Council of the Carrathool Shire met on Wednesday, April 4. There were present: Crs. Scott (president), Westrup, McArthur, Chapman, and…

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Wade Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wade Shire Council was held at the Commission's Offices on Wednesday night the 11th instant. The…

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Lockhart Shire Council Meeting. Many Road Complaints

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council, was held on Monday. The president, Councillor Geo. Jones, presided. Others present were…

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