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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

1,428 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 72

Council's Railway Requests Commissioner's Statement Criticised

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 8

At the meeting of the Wagg Municipal Council last night Alderman Lusher reported on the visit of Mr. Brain, Assistant Commissioner of…

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Sale Yards for Leeton Willimbong Shire Moves in the Matter

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 8

There are sale yards in Leeton which are the tumble down relics of other days—but Willimbong Shire is making a move in the direction of…

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Country Party Murrumbidgee Electorate Council Endorses Two Candidates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee Electorate Council of the Country Party was held at the Mechanics' Institute yesterday (Thursday) for the…

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Wagga Council Electricity Charges Special Meeting to Review

The Daily Express · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 2

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

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Leeton Will See Red When Council's Dreams Come True

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

Some day in the near, future, when Willimbong Shire Councillors' dreams come true, and cannas have time to grow, the gar…

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Australian Girls Seek Work in New Yorl Welfare Council's Advice New York

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 2

The Welfare Council of New York informed the Australian Press Association that it has received several inquiries from Australian girls…

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Civic Day at Narandera Opening of New Municipal Buildings

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

An important event in the history of Narandera wil take place next Wednesday, 16th inst., when the new Municipal Buildings will be officially…

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Municipal Matters Points From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 8

The accounts passed for payment at last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council totalled £2180. A grant of £50 was made to the…

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Works in Wagga Will Absorb Numerous Workmen Council Proceeds on Water and Sewerage £12,000 to Be Distributed Over Numerous Small Sectional Contracts

The Daily Express · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

The Wagga Municipal Council has set out upon a big programme of works as a means of relieving unemployed in the town, which include…

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Kyeamba Shire Clerks and Engineers' Salaries Basis Satisfactory to Council Deadlock Between Council and Lands Department

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: Councillors E. H. Hedditch (president), J. Goode, H…

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At Junee Rhquests by Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 3

The Mayor of Junee (Alderman R. M. Harris), together with Alderman "J. O'Sullivan and the Town Clerk (Mr. R. P. Goodsir), waited on the…

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Splendid Public Spirit Citizens Meet the Mayor Valuable Suggestions Made Scheme of Works Inaugurated

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 2

The meeting of business people and citizens of Wagga called by the Mayor of Wagga (Alderman E. E. Collins) for the purpose of conferring with him regarding the best steps to take to relieve unemployment took place at…

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Canberra Advisory Council Election on May 3 CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 8

Despite the fact that the Senate, in view of the Nationalist majority, may disallow the ordinance under which the Canberra Advisory Council has…

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Making Work Available Many Townsmen Meet the Mayor Big Town Drive to Keep Hen in Employment Works Relief Fund Opened to Which People Are Asked to Contribute

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 1

In response to an invitation by the Mayor, one of the most representative gatherings oi residents seen at a public meeting in Wagga for some…

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Doings in the Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

At Friday’s Shire meeting there were present Councillors H. P. Carberry (President), D. H. Roberts, Geo. Luff, F. McHugh, J. Hyndes, and…

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Citizens Meet Mayor Scheme of Works Inaugurated WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

The meeting of business people and citizens of Wagga, called by the Mayor (Aid. E. E. Collins) for the purpose of conferring with him regarding the…

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Wagga A.l.p. Electorate Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the Wagga Electorate Council of the A.L.P. was held at Wagga yesterday afternoon. The president (Mr. S…

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Unrest in India Mayor of Calcutta Arrested Address to Students Calcutta

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 1

Sengupta, the Mayor of Calcutta, was arrested, after speaking to students yesterday, on a charge of having read extracts from seditions books…

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A Deputation From The Ratepayers’ Association. Has a Talk to the Shire Councillors

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

Messrs. C. J. Fraser, B. Wilson, S. G. Shepherded, and Dr. Robertson attended the Shire meeting at 2 o’clock on Friday as a deputation…

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An Important Proposal Disposal of Municipal Gas Works Matter For Serious' Consideration

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

A tentative proposal has been, made for the purchase—lock, stock, and barrel—of the Wagga Gas Works owned by the Wagga Municipal Council for the ratepayers. This is a natter which will call for the most serious consideration…

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