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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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New States Dr. Race Aroused Attacks Provincial Council Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 3

The proposal for the establishment in northern New South Wales of a system of government by provincial councils, was vigorously attacked by the Federal…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 5

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

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Shire Valuations. Vanko Shire Trouble

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

A public meeting convened by Mr. A p[?] of Grong Grong was held at the Barellan School of Arts on Saturday April 13 to decide on the…

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Municipal Affairs

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 1

Sir,-Referring to recent flood damage, and to a certain extent, the Council's method of repairing same might one question the reason why…

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Municipal Matters Points From Last Night's Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 6

The Wagga Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting last night, having postponed it from the previous night on account of the Anzac Day…

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Parks and Gardens Council Committee's Inspection

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1929 · page 6

The parks and gardens committee of the Wagga Municipal Council reported at last night's meeting that on April 13 Aldermen Giltinan, Shoemark,…

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Mitchell Shire a Riding By-election Mr. W. F. Cox Heads Poll

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

The by-election of the Mitchell Shire to elect a councillor in A riding to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. Robert Johnston, was held…

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The Saleyards Special Council Meeting Big Saleyards Sanctioned Cost Not to Exceed £2700

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

The Town Council met specially on Friday night to discuss the proposed establishment of new municipal saleyards on the 41 acres…

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Tumut Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 5

Crs. T. P. Arragon (President), S. L. Crain, J. Elphick, L. Cusack, A. E. Herring, A. N. Stacy, H. Godfrey, with the Shire Clerk (Mr…

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Local & General. Shire President Returns

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 4

Cr. Hasewood, Mrs. Hazelwood, and their son, Mr. L. Hazelwood, returned from their trip to Queensland on Saturday. They enjoyed their…

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Council of War

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 30 April 1929 · page 6

MRS. TUPPETT: "That old beast been knockin' you about again, don't yer put the police on to 'im?" Mrs. Biggs: "It ain't no good. I couldn't pay 'is fine." Published by arrangement with the "Bulletin."…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 2

Last night's meeting was-attended by Aid. E. C. Bartley (Mayor). J. Rinkin, L. Conkey, J. Mitchell, Legge, F. Dickson, Bert Osmond, and R. Gibson…

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To-day's Visitors to Wagga Mayor's Message of Welcome

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 3

Delegates, As Mayor of Wagga and President of the Riverina Development League, I extend to you a hearty welcome to our second annual conference…

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Lord Mayor Calls Conference A.C.T.U. and Chamber of Manufacturers MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 1

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Luxton, arranged a conference, to be held at the Town Hall this afternoon, between representatives of the…

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Lord Mayor Calls Conference A.C.T.U. and Chamber of Manufactures Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 4

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Luxton, has arranged a conference, to lie held at the Town Hull to-morrow afternoon, between representatives of the…

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Privy Council at Craigweil House Dissolution of Parliament London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1929 · page 1

The King will hold a Privy Council on May 10 at Craigweil House, Bognor, in connection with the dissolution of Parliament, which is especially excluded…

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Wallendbeen Council Football During Church Hours. Breach of Conditions

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 2

At the regular monthly meeting apologies from Ald. Hoey and Grahant were received. Correspondence deait with…

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Junee Council Stockinbingal-grong Grong Railway Complaints About Noxious Weeds

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1929 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held at the council chambers on Tuesday night. Ald. R. M. Harris, Mayor presided over a full…

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Leeton District Band. Elect Officials for a New Year Request to Council for Subsidy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 3

The invitation to the general public and business people to attend the annual meeting of the Leeton District Band, was not responded to in…

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