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Council & local affairs, 1931

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Loan Council N.S.W. Requirements Public Works and Commitments Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 1

It was learned to-day that provision for the expenditure of about £250,000 to £280,000 each month on public works was included in the New…

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Public Servants Second Salaries Reduction Bill Graduated Scale Council Amendments Included Measure Passed By Both Houses SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 4

The second Public Service Salaries Reduction Bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly by the Premier (Mr. Lang) this afternoon. Although it was expected that the bill would be…

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£500,000 for Lang July Needs Passed by Loan Council August Needs To Be Reviewed Next Week MELBOURNE

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 2

The Loan Council unanimously resolved that the Government of N. S. W. having given an undertaking to accept responsibility for the…

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Items of News Junee Council Nominations

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 2

The Junee branch of the A.L.P. has invited applications from persona desirous of serving in the nine positions in the Junee Municipal…

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Public Servants Second Salaries Reduction Bill Graduated Scale Council Amendments Included Measure Passed by Both Houses

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 3

The second Public Service Salaries Reduction Bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly by the Premier on Friday afternoon…

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Public Servants May Be Paid To-day £500,000 From Loan Council Issue of Treasury Bills Vital Discussions This Week SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 1

It is thought probable that public service salaries, which were withheld on Thursday, will be paid to-morrow. The Loan Council yesterday approved of the issue of Treasury bills to the amount of £500,000 to cover the cash…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

After dealing with the work done by the maintenance men and by the Shire contractors, the Engineer reported upon general matters:—…

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Lockhart Shire the Monthly Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held to-day. Present: Cr. H. J. Hazelwood (President), C. Condon, A. Finlayson, S…

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Loan Council Governmental Requirements New South Wales Loan Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

The Loan Council to-day began an investigation into the Governmental requirements for the forthcoming month. New South Wales bills…

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Public Servants Second Salaries Reduction Bill Graduated Scale Council Amendments Included Measure Passed by Both Houses

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 3

The second Public Service Salaries Reduction Bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly by the Premier (Mr. Lang) on Friday afternoon…

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FARMERS & Settlers Adult Municipal Franchise "Should Be Abolished," Says Conference SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlers' Association to-day ageed to a motion that the adult franchise provisions of the Local Government Act should be…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Road Works Required Rubbish Tip At Urangulaty

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 3

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

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Wagga Relief Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2

The excellent work achieved by the Wagga Relief Council since its inception in May is shown by a report and balance sheet just prepared, £84/11/4…

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Legislative Council Bills Passed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

In the Legislative Council to-night the Deserted Wives and Children Bill, and the Evictions Postponement Bill passed all stages without amendment…

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Loan Council Financial Proposals. Examination Incomplete Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 3

The Loan Council assembled again late this afternoon and received a preliminary report from the committee of Under Treasurers, but this was…

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"Farmers' Parliament" Adult Municipal Franchise "Should Be Abolished"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 4

The Farmers and Settlers' Association agreed to a motion that the adult, franchise provisions of the Local Government Act should be abolished, and…

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Work for Dole? Mayor's Mission in Sydney Proposal Favorably Received

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga (Alderman E. E. Collins) returned from Sydney yesterday morning. While in the city Mr. Collins…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Meeting Financial Position Flood Repairs

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held at the council chambers on Monday. Those present were: [?]rs. J. H. Balfour (President)…

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Loan Council States' Requirements Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 2

After a lengthy discussion on the financial requirements of the various States for August, the Loan Council pasted all the overdrafts and sent a…

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