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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,199 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 60

Wagga Council O. Minty’s Appeal Technical School for Wagga

The Daily Express · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 2

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

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Municipal Matters Points From Last Night's Meeting Electricity Loan Reference

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 October 1929 · page 3

Last night the Wagga Municipal Council, as soon as its fortnightly meeting opened, went into committee as a whole to consider the matter of the…

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Local & General. Shire Loan

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 4

Ratepayers interested are reminded that this is the last week for signing the petition protesting against the shire loan of £10,000…

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A Grant for Willimbong Shire (?) and a Main Road for Narandera(?)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 2

On Sunday morning last a deputation arranged by the Leeton Chamber of Commerce waited on the Minister for Local Government, Col. M…

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City Council the New Bill Ward System Retained

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 4

The Cty Corporation Amending Bill provides for the redistribution of the City of Sydney into five wards in place of the existing 13. Fifteen…

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Ministerial Visit Dr. Arthur and Mr. Bruxner in Narandera Ceremonies at Hospital and Civic Buildings. Mayor Presents Town Clock

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 2

Saturday was a red letter day for the Mayor (Ald. Hankinson) and the Aldermen and the President (Mr. E. R. Prince) and the Committeemen of…

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City Council Bill Second Beading Debate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 2

Practically the whole of the sitting of the Legislative Assembly to-night was devoted to the debate on the second reading of the City Council Bill…

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Street Collision Contractor v. Council Claim for Damages Dismissed

The Daily Express · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 3

Before His Honor Judge Coyle at Wagga District Court Dennis Darby Kody. shearing contractor, claimed [?]75 damages form the Wagga…

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Legislative Council Reform Bill Passed Criticised by Sir J. Carruthers SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 4

A feature of the sitting of the Legislative Council to-day was an outburst by Sir Joseph Carrutbers against the bill to reform that Chamber…

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Leg. Council Reform Bill Passed Criticised by Sir J. Carruthers SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 1

A FEATURE of the sitting of the Legislative Council yesterday was an outburst by Sir Joseph Carruthers against the bill to reform…

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Steam Lorry and Gar Collide Passenger Injured Wagga Council Sued For Damages Claim Not Established

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 October 1929 · page 2

A collision occurred at the intersection of Fitzmaurice and Gurwo[?]d streets on August 19 between the Wagga Municipal Council's team lorry…

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New Council Chambers Laying Foundation Stone by Hon. M. F. BRUXNER Mayor Presents Town Clock

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 8

After the ceremony of unveiling the tablet at the additions to the Hospital on Saturday afternoon last, the Ministerial party, consisting of the…

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Carrathool Shire Chambers Question of Removal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 2

It appears that the councillors of the Carrathool Shire have to face the solution of a problem which they have set themselves by last year affirming…

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Leeton's Unemployed Deputation to the Shire President

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 1

Leeton is not playing a lone hand with regard to unemployment problems, according to Mr. T. Quinn, an A.W.U. organiser, who addressed a meeting of unemployed in Downie's rooms on Monday morning last. In other parts of the State he said that…

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Eligible Voters on Council's Referendum

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 6

Who is entitled to vote on the referendum—if one is taken—in connection with the Council's proposal to raise £4,500 for the…

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Griffith Ratepayers Object to Council's Valuations

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 2

The Willimbong Shire is not alone in its rating problems. At Griffith in the Wade Shire, objections are being raised against the assessment of…

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State House City Council Bill Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 1

IN THE Legislative Assembly yesterday, after the gag had been applied by 44 to 39, the City Council Bill was read the second time on…

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A Grant for Willimbong Shire (?) and a Main Road for Narandeba (?)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 2

On Sunday morning last a deputation arranged by the Leeton Chamber of Commerce waited on the Minister for Local Government, Col. M…

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State House New States Debate City Council Bill Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. M. Budd (C.P.) asked the Minister for Agriculture whether it was a fact that three months ago a…

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City Council Bill Forced Through Committee Gullotine Applied Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, after the "gag" had been applied by: 44 votes to 39, the City Council Bill was read the second time on the voices…

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