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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

1,428 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 72

Shire Matters. (To the Editor, Coolamon, “Review”)

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 5

Sir: “What ever have this night. [?] understanding but no tongue.” Hamlet…

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Wagga Council Sewer Installations Steady Relief Work

The Daily Express · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council met last night, the Mayor, Ald. E. E. Collins, being in the chair. Others present were Ald. F. S. Middlemiss,…

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Municipal Matters Points From Last Night's Meeting Sewerage Connections

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 5

Accounts totalling £3483 were passed for payment. On the recommendation of the finance committee it was decided that a 2-in…

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Turvey Park Electricity Extension Must Join Municipality

The Daily Express · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 2

In connection with the application of Kyeamba Shire Council for the extension of the electricity service to Turvey Park, the Municipal Council…

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Municipal Finances

The Daily Express · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 2

A statement submitted to the Council last night showed that the General Fund, at June 2, had a debit balance of £9,3001910. Arrears of…

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Domestic Water Charges Chamber of Commerce Active Against Increase Minister to Be Asked to Stay His Hand Shire President Will Be Petitioned to Call Protest Meeting of Ratepayers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 2

At the regular monthly meeting of the Leeton Chamber of Commerce held on Wednesday, night, the members were unanimous that urgent steps should be taken to forcibly protest against the Commission's outrageous action in doubling the water rates…

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Alderman's Meter Serious Allegation Junee

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 4

At the Progress meeting last night one member alleged that a meter connected with the residence of one of the Aldermen was not working, but…

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Preference to Soldiers Labor Council Uproar Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 1

Great disorder arose last night at a meeting of the Sydney Labor Council at the Trades Hall during a debate on the attitude of the Federal…

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Loan Council Australia Wants £5,000,000 ADELAIDE

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 1

It is reported that a request will be made to the Loan Council next week for at least £4,000,000 or £5,000,000 by the Premier, Mr. Hill…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 1

The monthly, meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Friday last, there being present Crs. Geo. Gow (President), W. Bicket,…

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Lockhart Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present: Councillors H. J. Hazelwood (President), G. Jones, S…

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Lockhart Shire Council. Shire Officers' Reports. Shire Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 2

The Shire Clerk (Mr. C. R. Darrett) reported as follows:—Outstanding Rates and Charges at 31st ult.—General rates, £6853…

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Churchwomen's Diocesan Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 2

The Bishop of Goulburn (Dr. Radford) has nominated Miss Radford as president of the Churchwomen's Diocesan Council. The executive…

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To Relieve Distress Premier Writes Shire President Public Meeting to Be Called on Saturday Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 2

Following the conference of executives of local government and shires associations, the Premier, the Hon. T. R. Bavin, has addressed a letter…

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Mitchell Shire Council Outstanding Rates Bridge Over Murrumbidgee

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held in the council chambers yesterday. The president (Councillor C. W. Richardson) presided…

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Legislative Council Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 4

Although the Legislative Assembly had adjourned until June 19, the Legislative council still has a considerable amount of work to do before…

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River Bridge New Site Suggested Shire Engineers Confer

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 2

Reporting to Mitchell Shire Council yesterday, Mr. P. L. Edwards, Shire Engineer, stated that in company with the Engineers of…

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Mitchell Shire Main Roads Works Tenders to Be Called

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 4

The regular meeting of Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday, Cr. C. W. Richardson presiding. Others present were Crs. G. Lindon,…

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Local and General. F.s.a. District Council

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the Wagga District Council of the F. and S. Association will be held in the Wagga School of Arts on Saturday, June 21, at 11 a.m…

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Loan Council Sitting at Canberra Cutting Down Expenditure Canberra

The Daily Express · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 4

The Commonwealth Loan Council set all day and will resume its deliberations to-morrow morning, when the Prime Minister will address the…

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