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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,199 stories in Riverina's papers · page 43 of 60

L.G. Conference Aldermen Who Cut No Ice Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 1

Alderman Irwin in reporting to [?] Mary's Council his experience [?] the Local Government conference expressed opinion that the proceed…

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Council Criticised "Courteous" Letters Desired

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 6

In a long and declamatory letter to the Coolamon Shire Council the secretary of the Winchendon Vale Farmers and Settlers' Association expressed…

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Allegations of Graft. Refused by Coolamon Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 7

During question time at the Coolamon Council meeting yesterday, Councilor J. W. Armstrong mentioned that he had heard rumors of graft against…

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Coolamon Shire Contractors Claims for Work Done Court Cases Pending Dullah Road to Be Completed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 October 1929 · page 7

At the Coolamon Shire Council meeting yesterday the question of work done for Messrs. Pennycuick and Holler by employees and…

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Shire Road Plant

The Daily Express · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 2

In a recent issue in this column appeared a commendation of the attitude of the Kyeamba Shire in declining tp provide a road plant to…

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Lord Mayor of Melbourne Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 3

Cr. Harold Luxton. Melbourne’s youngest Lord Mayor, was to-day unanimously re-elected for the second term…

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Straying Stock in Coolamon Shire

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 2

Councillor J. H. Armstrong, at Tuesday's meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council, called the attention of the council to the nuisance caused by…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Monday last, there being present Crs. Geo. Gowm (President), J. G. F. Nolen, W. R…

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Council Prosecutions Deputy Mayor's Position Challenged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 7

When the ordinary business had been transacted at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night Alderman Wenk said that he wished…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 4

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

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 6

Crs. Ellwood (president), Hicks, McClintock, Donaldson, Manwaring, and Smirl attended to-day's meeting. Welcome Back…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Timber Rights Main Roads Board Receipts

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Tuesday. The president, Councillor H. J. Hazelwood presided, and Councillors C…

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Municipal Council Engineer's Salary Petrol Bowser Motion Postponed

The Daily Express · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal council vas held last night. the Mayor, Aid. E. E. Collins, presiding. Others present were Ald…

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Reception to Mr. Lazzarini Regretted by Mayor "A Political Inspiration"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 7

The fact that Mr. Lazzarini, M.L.A., was given a reception during a political campaign has aroused the indignation of the Mayor of Wagga,…

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Shire of Willimbong Special Loan of £2,500

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 7

THE Willimbong Shire Council hereby notifies, in pursuance of the Local Government Act, 1919; that:—…

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Shire of Willimbong Special Loan of £2,500

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 7

THE Willimbong Shire Council hereby notifies, in pursuance of the Local Government Act, 1919, as follows:—…

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The 'Bus Case [?]Jestions in Council

The Daily Express · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 2

During question time at the Municipal Council meeting last night. Aid. F. W. Wenk directed the attention of the Mayor to the fact ta[?]…

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North Wagga Road Application Council to Oppose

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 3

The application by Mesdames M. and A. Coughlan for permission to enclose a road at North Wagga was again before the Wagga Municipal Council at…

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Allegations of Graft. Refuted by Coolamon Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 4

During question time at the Coolamon, Council meeting on Tuesday Cr. J. W. Armstrong mentioned that he had heard rumors of graft against…

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Wagga Water Supply Cleaning the Mains Council Wants Detailed Report Need for New Pump

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 October 1929 · page 5

The Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night dealt with several matters in connection with the water service…

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