Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 33 of 72

Young Council Dispute

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 6

In view of the breach between the Mayor (Ald. Lazzarini) and the six aldermen who have been absent from the last two meetings, a considerable…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shire Office Staff. Question of Rationing

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

Mr. Moner then said that after the last meeting of the Coolamon branch he had discussed the Question of the [?]tioning of Shire office staffs. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Legislative Council's Rights and Duties

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 6

Relative to the resolution agreed to in the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Boyce, K.C., in the Legislative Council on Wednesday evening, tabled a…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Governor Meets Ministers in Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 3

The Governor (Sir Philip Game) presided at a hurriedly convened meeting of the Executive Council on Monday night, at which the Premier…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Release of Water From Burrinjuck Protest by Stock Inspector Also Murrumbidgee Shire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 8

When the Stock Inspector (Mr. F. T. Yeoman) learned that water was being released from Burrinjuck he forwarded the following telegram to…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Coolamon F. and S. Association. Discussion on Compulsory Pool and Shire Office Staff

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Coolamon branch of the F. and S. Association was held on Tuesday afternoon last, those present being Mr. G…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Governor Meets Ministers in Council a Firm Attitude Constitutional Powers Caucus Resolution Not Accepted

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 1

The Governor (Sir Philip Game) presided at a hurriedly convened meeting of the Executive Council on Monday night, at which the Premier…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Junee Water Supply Administrator to Be Appointed If Higher Rate Not Struck Special Council Meeting Called

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 2

The town clerk of Jnnee (Mr. R. P. Goodsir) received a letter from the Public Works Department yesterday regarding the Junee…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Items of News Municipal Services

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1931 · page 2

In the fortnight ending July 4 the pumping plant at the Wagga municipal waterworks worked 198 hours, pumping 7,245,000 gallons of water, and at the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 3

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday, Crs. E. H. Hedditch (President), J. Cheney, G. D. Goode. H. Crichton, S. Heron, and R. G…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Kyeamba Shire Council Damage to Roads Grant Applied for Valuation Of Shire Lands

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday, the president (Councilor E. H. Hedditch) presiding. Others present…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wagga Mayor's Thanks

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 13

"I wish to refer to the recent flood which has inundated the valley of the Murrumbidgee and the effects of which were rather severely felt in…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

In Kyeamba Shire Damage Estimated at £2,846

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 13

Reporting to Kyeamba Shire Council yesterday, the Shire Engineer (Mr. F. N. Oxley) estimated the cost of works rendered necessary by…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Flood Damage Streets And Paths Scoured Officers' Report to Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1931 · page 13

Although it will take some time for the whole of the damage caused by the recent flood to municipal works to be rectified, the Councills…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 4

Crs. Smirl (president), McClintock, Donaldson, Ellwood, Hicks, and Manwaring attended the usual monthly meeting, on Friday morning…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Young Council Re-entry of Five Aldermen Who Again Leave Meeting In a Body YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 1

THERE was a dramatic development in the council dispute between the Mayor (Ald. Lazzarini) and six sidermen, which resulted…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Junee Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 2

The date of the special meeting of the Junee Municipal Council, called to consider the letter from the Public Works Department, announcing the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

MR. J. E. HOAD, M.L.C, Death in Sydney Ten Times Mayor Of Junee

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 3

The death occurred at St. Ive's Hospital Kensington, at 4 o'clock. yesterday afternoon, of Mr. James Edward Hoad, M.L.C…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday. The attendance was: Councillors Carberry (chair), Roberts, McHugh,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lockhart Shire Correspondence

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Present: Councillors H. J. Hazelwood, (President), C…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →