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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,199 stories in Riverina's papers · page 3 of 60

Brawl at Marrar Shire Election Incident Injured Man Disappears

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 2

Arising out of a brawl which occurred at Marray on December 1 (shire election day), Cecil William Webb, aged 22 years, was again before the…

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Council Clerk Charged Alleges Theft of Cheque Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 5

At the Central Police Court today George Cunningham aged 33 years, a clerk, was charged with having stolen achque drawn on the Commonwealth…

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Coolamon Shire Rates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council the following rates were struck:—General fund, 3d in the £; Coolamon urban area, 2d;…

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Good Roads Spirit of Co-operation Shire Council and Main Roads Board

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

At Friday's meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council a letter was received from Mr. Harding, divisional engineer, Riverina Divisional Officer,…

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Council Adamant

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

It is learned that General Booth's reply to the demands of the High Council will be taken to Sunbury Court by Commissioner Hay. It is…

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Position of Council London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

The contention is advanced that the High Council has placed itself in an unconstitutional position in relation to its demand for General Booth's…

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Peace in Industry Labor Council's Demand Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

It was officially stated to-day by officials of the Labor Council that when the Peace in Industry Conference resumes in Sydney on February…

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Field Officers Circularised Council Counteracts Move London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

It is disclosed by the London Salvation Army officers that 1500 field officers were circularised suggesting that they send a message of…

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Lockhart Shire Timber on Roads Burke's Creek Bridge

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Councillors H. J. Hazelwood (President), W. Weedon, W. F…

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Salvation Army General Booth's Reply to Council Flat Refusal to Resign Council's Legal Power Questioned LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 4

General Booth's motor car arrived at Sunbury Court at 11.30 o'clock this morning, and an elderly woman stepped out with a large envelope…

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Coolamon Shire Saleyards to Be Built Noxious Weed Menace Main Roads For 1929

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was held in the council chambers yesterday, Councillor W. A. Thompson presiding. Others…

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Culcairn Shire Main Road Matters Electric Lighting Water Supply Question Reference to Riverina Development League

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 7

Before the ordinary meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council on Monday, a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing a representative on…

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Booth Decides Brief Answer to Council "I Will Not Retire" London

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 1

THE HIGH Council of the Salvation Army adjourned without coming to a decision after a discussion which lasted all day…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on 9th inst. There was a full attendance of…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, the full council being present,[?] Cr. W. A. Thompson…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 7

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

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

To-day's Shire Council meeting was attended by Crs. T. Ellwood (president), J. McClintock, W. Smirl, W. Hicks, A. S. Donaldson, and F. L…

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Gundagai Shire Rates

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

At Tuesday's Shire meeting Cr. McHugh, of Muttama, moved that the general rate be 2d. in the £[?] c.v. This he said, was ½d. in the £ less…

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Gundagai Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday. There were present:— Councillors H. Carberry (chair, Nicholls, Hyndes, Luff,…

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Municipal Matters Notes From Last Night's Council Meeting Rates Struck

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

On the recommendation of the health committee the Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night granted licenses to 14…

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