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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 72

Flood Damage. Yanco Shire

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

Representation hag been made to the State government on behalf of Yanco Shire Council for an immediate grant of £1500 for the purpose…

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The Shire Clerk's Report Rates to be Sued For

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

The Shire Clerk Mr C. R. Barret, J.P., reported outstanding rates and charges as follow:—General rates, £6573; Lockhart Lighting, £113;…

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Death of Mr. James E. Hoad, M.l.c. Ten Times Mayor of Junee

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 5

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

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Canadian Cars Purchased by City Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

"Of all the countries Canada seems to be the only one which wants to trade with Australia," said Alderman O'Dea (Labor) in advocating that two…

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G.P.O. Clock No Exterior Lighting City Council Refuses Offer Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 2

Following the decision of the Postmaster-General's Department to discontinue the lighting of post office clocks throughout Australia, the finance…

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"I'll Write It on the Wall" "£100,000 for Sewerage Scheme" Ratepayers' Association Reviews the Question. to Have Talk to the Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 July 1931 · page 6

Speaking in favor of consolidating the provisional Ratepayers' Association into a permanent body at tho meeting held in the Soldiers…

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Mitchell Shire Damage to Roads and Bridges Considered by Council Grant Of £2000 Applied For Community Effort Commended

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday, the president (Councillor G. Lindon) presiding. Others present were…

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WALLENDBEEN Council meeting yesterday

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 4

The bad patch on the road frum Cootamundra about 3 miles out, was getting attention yesterday by the maintenance men, but the filling later…

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Transport Bill Debate in Council Tax on Motor Lorries Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 1

The debate on the Transport Bill was resumed in the Legislative Council to-night. An amendment was inserted designed…

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Motion of Condolence in Legislative Council Authority on Rural Matters Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1931 · page 2

Immediately the Legislative Council met this afternoon, the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. Concannon) moved: "That this House…

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[?] Stormy Passage in Council. Government Treyerses. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 3

The Transport Bill had a stormy passage in the Legislative Council to-night during the debate in committee, and the Government met with a…

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Culcairn Shire Town Water Service. Insurance Question. Flood Damage. Ratepayers' Aid Appreciated

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1931 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday Present were Councillors J. H. Balfour (president), E. M. Thomas…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was hold on Wednesday, 8th inst. Present: Crs J. L. Thomson…

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Tumut Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

At the July meeting of the Tumut Shire Conncil, President Harry Godfrey (chair) and [?]rs J. Eiphick, A. N. Stacy, A. E. Herring, Geo. Clout,…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. J. L. Bull (President), W. R. Scilley, W…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday last The meeting did not start [?] after 12 o’clock owing to a number…

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Willimbong Shire Council Crumbs From the Table

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 5

There was a full attendance of members at Tuesday night's meeting of Willimbong Shire Council, which did well to get through the business…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last there being present His Worship the Mayor (Aid. F. T…

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Young Council's Troubles

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 6

Mayor Lazzarini has decided to place his charge of alleged disobedience and untruthfulness against the town clerk (Mr. G. E. Spark) in…

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Government Cars Used Trip to Jervis Bay Alderman Gardens Denial Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1931 · page 1

Alderman J. S. Garden, commenting on the allegations made in the House of Representatives by Mr. Gabb (Lab.) that he had been told that…

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