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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Fire Brigade. Matter for Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H. V. C. Thorby), has notified Mr. J. R. Alton, hon. secretary of the Griffith Progress Association that the…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Meeting Volunteer Fire Brigade

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Wednesday, Councillor J. J. Crennan (president) presided, and other…

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Wade Shire Inaugurated Griffith Provisonal Council Meets

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 5

As is generally known the irrigation area, classed as Mirrool No. 1 Irrigation Area, has been proclaimed the Wade Shire as from January…

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Leeton Friendly Societies Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Leeton Friendly Societies Council was held in the School of Arts, on Friday night last. Present:-…

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Australian Defence Meeting of Council Retrenchment Unlikely. Air Regulations. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, today presided over a meeting held in private, of the Defence Council. The members discussed a general,…

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Kyeamba Shire Special Rate Struck. Developmental Road Works

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, the president, Cr. E. H. Hedditch presiding Others present were Crs. S…

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Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, the Clerk presented a report which included the following…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Aid. R. H…

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Tumut Municipal Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Tumut Municipal Council was held in the Chambers on Tuesday night…

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Willimbong Provisional Shire Council Councillors to Meet Mr. Thorby To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

The second meeting of members of the Willimbong Provisional Shire Council was held at the Leeton Commission Offices on Tuesday night…

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Wagga Council No Quorum. Ald. Chandler Announces Resignation

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

The meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, which should have been held last night, lapsed for the want of a quorum. There are 32 aldermen, but…

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Water Pressure Wagga Fire Chief Complains to Council Officers to Support

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

Repeated complaints have been mode by citizens of Wagga during the present summer of the low water pressure and these complaints are now…

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For Alderman. Mr. Williamson Not a Candidate

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

At an early date there will be one, and possibly more, vacancies at the aldermanic table of Wagga. It is definitely known that Alderman A. C…

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Bomen Kill Deviation Compensation Question Council to Reconsider. Arbitration Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

For years ratepayers in the Mitchell Shire who use the road over Bomen Hill for the carting of their produce to Homen railway station have been…

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Gadara Shire Council (Minutes Subject to Confirmation)

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

All the councillors were present at the January meeting of the Shire Council, President A. E. Herring in the chair…

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Council Meeting Lapses

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Town Council, coiled for last night, lapsed for lack of the necessary five to form a quorum. Ald. E. C…

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Junee Fire Brigade Council Wants fresh Inquiry JUNEE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 1

At a meeting of the Junee Municipal Council last night, Ald. Cummins referred to the recent inquiry held at Junee inregard to the administration…

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Junee Fire Brigade Council Wants Fresh Inquiry Protest Against Secrecy

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 3

At a meeting of the Junee Municipal Council last night, Ald. Cummins referred to the recent inquiry held at Junee in regard to the administration…

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Junee Council Monthly Meeting Burrinjuck Electricity Street Closing Protest

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. The Mayor, Alderman R. M. Harris presided, others present being…

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Gadara Shire Council Minutes subject to confirmation)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

The following is the continuation of the proceedings at the Gadara Shire Council mdbtiug on January S, at which all Councillors were present…

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