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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 72

Legislative Council Proposed Swamping State Governor Refuses Additional Appointments

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 6

A grave political situation was created on Monday last by the action of the Governor (Sir Philip Gme), in refusing the request of the…

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City Council Affairs Civic Commission May Be Appointed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

A report was current to-day that owing to a deadlock in the city Council. The Government is considering the appointment of a Civic Commission to…

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City Council Affairs Civic Commission May be Appointed SYDNEY, Friary

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

A report is current that, owing to a deadlock, in the City. Council; the Government is considering the up pointment of a Civic Commission to…

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Legislative Council Appointment of New Members Correspondence Between Premier and Governor Tabled in Legislative Assembly Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 1

The correspondence between the Governor (Sir Philip Game) and the Premier (Mr. Lang) on the subject of additional appointments to the…

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Shire Valuations 1929 Valuations Assessed Increases Not Warranted

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 12

The Police Magistrate, Mr. D. F. Parker, on Tuesday opened the shire Appeal Court at Wagga for the purpose of hearing a number of appeals…

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Correspondence Shire Rate Appeals (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 2

Sir,—Now that the tumut and shouting is over, I have been asked by a number of appellants to inform their fellow ratepayers of the Kyeamba…

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Interview with Premier Mayor of Wagga's Favorable Impression. Regarding Southern Towns Water Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 6

The Mayor of Wagga (Aldermen E. E. Collins), who returned to Wagga on Wednesday from Sydney said he was very pleased with the reception…

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F. & S.A. Wagga District Council Important Matters Discussed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 24

The annual meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held to-day at the School of Arts, the President…

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Mr. Hill's Advice Summon Loan Council "Disgraceful and Dishonorable Thing" Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 4

The Premier of South Australia (Mr. Bill) said today that he hoped that the Loan Council would be summoned immediately to deal with the action of…

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Farmers Meet Wagga District Council of F. AND S.A. P.P. Board Abolition Support for Riverina Movement

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. R. G. Meiklejohn (President) preside at the at the annual meeting of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held at…

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Official Correspondence to Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 1

The Yanko Shire Council has received three letters from the Departments of Agriculture and Public Works (per Mr. M. M. Flannery…

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Mayor of Lyons M. Herriot Resigns Paris

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

M, Herriot, a former Prime Minister of France, has resigned as Mayor of Lyons In consequence of a sweeping Socialist victory at the primary…

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Gas Explosion Council Employee Injured Clothing in Flames Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 1

While William Miller, aged 53 years, a City Council employee, was working along an underground electric cable tunnel at Leichhardt early this…

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Town Council 33 LETTERS Money at 3 Per Cent. Some Favor £4000 for Baths

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 6

Monday night's meeting was attended by a full board—Ald. E. C. Bartley (Mayor), J. Rinkin, J. Brady, J. Mitchell, F. Legge, F. Dickson, R…

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New Headquarters Suggested for Carrathool Shire

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

About two years ago Carrathool Shire Council gave consideration to the suggestion that the Shire, headquarters should be removed to a more…

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F. & S. District Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of the North-Western Riverina District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Goolgowi on Thursday…

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Our Open Column Shire Matters (To the Editor)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 3

SIR,-- With your permission I would like sufficient space in your ' paper to bring before the notice of the general public the special report…

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Town Water Supply Scheme to Spend £20,000 Motion to Rescind Support For Mayor's Larger Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 5

At to-night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council a proposal to spend about £20,000 on the Wagga, water service will come up for review. At a recent meeting, on the casting vote of the chairman, it was decided to ask the Government to provide funds from the unemployment…

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Mayor Interviews Ministers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. F. T. Yeoman) Who visited Sydney last week for the purpose of attending the conference of the Institute of Stock Inspectors,…

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Wagga Water Supply Filtration Plant Proposal Previous Resolution Rescinded After Long Discussion By Aldermen

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 4

The filtration of Wagga's water supply was again discussed by the aldermen at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held last night. The subject was introduced by Alderman Condon, who had given notice that he…

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