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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,199 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 60

Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on 4th inst. Present: Crs. McMeekin (president), Thomson, Russell,…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

The monthly, meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being presenters. G. Gow (President), J. L. Bull, J. G. F. Nolen,…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 6

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 13 September 1929 · page 8

Present: Crs. Ellwood (President), Smirl, Manwaring, Donaldson, and [?]. correspondence…

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Alderman's Death Collapse in Bath Kiama

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

Collapsing in his hath, Alderman Victor Binks, aged 53 years, died of heart disease at his home at Broughton Villa…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 2

Mr. Duaidson reported:— Public Works: Cootamundra Temora road, resheeting 3-mile 16 chains td 4-mile 16 chains has been completed; at a total cost of £180/16/7…

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Shire Road-gates Policy

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

Some years ago the Gadara (now Tumut) Shire Council laid it down as an axiom of its policy that no additional public gates…

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Shire Seeks Special Treasury Grant

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

The President of the Willimbong Shire reported to Wednesday's meeting of the Council that he had called on the Treasurer (Mr. Stevens)…

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Players Entertained by Lord Mayor of York London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

The Lord Mayor of York entertained the Australian footballers, and said that he understood they were anxious to take away the honors. He said…

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Commission and Shire What the Conference Achieved

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 4

On August 16 and 17 last, a conference was held in Sydney between Willimbong and Wade Shires the Minister for Agriculture (Mr…

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Lockhart Shire Meeting of Councillors a Wagga Contract

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Councillors H. J. Hazelwood (president), W. Weedon, L. W. Sly, J. M…

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Wagga Council Electricity Extensions Expenditure From Revenue

The Daily Express · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held last night, the Mayor presiding. present were Aldermen H. L…

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Council Asks for 5/- to Inspect Valuation Book

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 8

Under the Local Government Act, Councils have power to fix a charge to inspect the valuation book. The question came before Willimbong…

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Heavy Loads on Wet Roads Council to Take Action

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 7

Referring to an article which appeared in these columns in last issue, with regard to heavy traffic on the Yanco-Narandera Read during…

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F. AND S. Association Lockhart District Council Bridging the Murrumbidgee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the Lockhart District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Lockhart on Monday. Those present…

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Punched Into Insensibility Council Employee Robbed Four Men Implicated Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 1

Albert Morris, aged 37 years, an employee of the Bankstown Council, informed the police that while he was on his way home last night a strange man…

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Tumut-canberra Road Earnest Action in Co-operation Yarrowalunla and Tumut Shire Councils Conference Next Month

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 5

At last meeting of the Tumut Shire Council a determined step was taken in the agitation for that yearned-for desideratum,…

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Municipal Matters Items of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 September 1929 · page 3

Accounts totalling £17,732 passed for payment included £3047 to the trust fund, water supply £4395, electricity £5203, and sewerage £2285…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Officers' Reports

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, those present being Councillors E. H. Hedditch (president), R. G. Kiddle, J…

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Kyeawba Shire Main Roads Need for Reconditioning Council Not Prepared to Purchase Plant Board May Cabby Out Work

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1929 · page 8

If the threat of Mr. V. J. Harding, Divisional Engineer of the Main Roads Board, is carried into effect the work of reconditioning the main roads…

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