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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

1,428 stories in Riverina's papers · page 69 of 72

Election of Shire President Cr. Bull Elected

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

A special meeting of the Yanko Shir Council was held on Tuesday last for the purpose of electing the President for the next term…

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Willimbong Shire Various Other Matters Cr. Enticknap's Complaint

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

In reply to a letter of inquiry from Willimbong Shire, the Fire Under-writers Association state that there is no limit to the load that can be…

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Water to North Wagga Officially Turned on Last Night by Alderman Collins Big Crowd Sees Ceremony

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

In the presence of over 200 people the Mayor of Wagga (Alderman E. E. Collins) officially turned on the water supply at North Wagga last…

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Coolamon Shire Estimates Adopted on 2d. Rate Basis. Interesting Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 3

At the shire council meeting on Tuesday the Clerk (Mr. [?] detailed estimates of the [?] for [?]year…

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Shire Engineer’s Travelling Expenses Extra Claim for £78 5s

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 3

At the shire council meeting on Tuesday a letter was read from Mr. Bright the [?] in which he claimed a sum of £78/5/ for traval…

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News in Council Bets and Moratorium Bills

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

When the Legislative Council met this afternoon the President (Sir John Peden) announced that he had received a letter stating that Mr. Justice…

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Lockhart Shire Cr. Hazelwood President for Third Term Unemployed Relief Works

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 6

A special meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Those present were: Councillors H. J. Hazelwood (president), L. W. Sly, S…

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Council Retrenchments and Reduced Rates (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 4

Dear Sir,—Hats off to Ald. Tom Nicholson and Fred. Legge for their most progressive and courageous move, at the last meeting of the…

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Town Council (Report continued from last issue.) Chairs Repaired

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 6

Mr. Sanders repaired 45 chairs, and made up 10 good chairs from pieces, in addition, and has made a good job of them. He offered to tighten all…

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We Must Get in the Rates! Large Amount Still Outstanding Willimbong Shire's Financial Position

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 1

With nearly £7000 outstanding in overdue rates—1929 and 1930—and an overdraft of £1500 at tire bank, Willimbong Shire is…

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Junee Water Service Meeting of Citizens Sends Questionnaire to Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 3

The Juries Municipal Council at its meeting on Tuesday night had before it a letter containing a number of questions concerning the water service,…

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£20 a Year Council's Amusement Tax for Local Miniature Golf Course

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 8

"Rather late isn't it?" asked Cr. Enticknap, when plans and specifications for the construction of miniature golf links in…

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Legislative Council Dramatic Move Against Abolition Equity Court Injunction Sought Move to Test Legality of Measures "Bills Ultra Vires," Says Mr. Maughan, K.C. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1930 · page 2

There was a dramatic sequel to-day to the passage of the Legislative Council Abolition Bill through both Houses of the State Legislature when an injunction was sought in the Equity Court to restrain the President of the…

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Mitchell Shire Full Council Meeting Main Roads Matters

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 8

The last meeting of Mitchell Shire Council for the year was held on Tuesday, the newly-elected President, Cr. G. Lindon, being in the chair…

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Kyeamba Shire

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 10

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday at the Shire Offices, Cr. E. H. Heddith presiding. Others present were: Crs. S. Heron, J. Cheney jnr…

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Coolamon Shire Rates

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 4

At the meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council on Tuesday it was decided to reduce the rates from 3d in the £1 to 2d. It was also agreed that rationing…

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Illabo Shire Valuations Increased

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 3

The following report from Mr. J. B. Nugent, valuer, was submitted to last meeting of the Illabo Shire Council, and it was received:--…

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Lockhart Shire Rates to Be Lower

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 6

At the meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council held on Tuesday the finance committee recommended reduction of rates, which the council approved as…

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Shire Rates Mitchell Reductions Valuations and Rates

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 18

Although the Local Government Act provides that Shire Councils must strike the rate in the year for the year in which it is to operate, it is…

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New President Mitchell Shire Cr. Lindon Elected

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 December 1930 · page 18

At Tuesday's meeting, Cr. George Lindon was unanimously elected President of the Mitchell Shire Council with Cr. C. W. Richardson, the…

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