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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 72

Unpaid Rates Candidates for Municipal Elections Cowra Protest Subject of General Sarcasm From Minister for Local Government

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 5

With gentle sarcasm the Minister for Local Government (Mr. McGirr) deals with a protest by Cowra Municipal Council against the proposed…

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Alderman Garden Appeal for Police Protection

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 13

Alderman J. S. Garden, of the Sydney City Council, received a very hostile reception when addressing an open-air meeting at Dubbo on…

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Mayor and Mayoress of Wagga Meet Old Friends in Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 4

The Mayor and Mayoress of Wagga (Ald. and Mrs. E. E. Collins), who have just returned from Brisbane. where they spent several days, met a…

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Greater Sydney Bill Amended by Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 9

The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night deleted from the Greater Sydney Bill the clauses which provided for adult franchise in…

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Tobacco Industry Information for Beginners by Successful Wagga Grower Mayor Reports on Inquiries in Queensland

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 6

The following Interesting article, specially beneficial to beginners in tobacco growing In the immediate Wagga district, is by Mr. T. A. White, who has grown tobacco successfully in victoria and, in recent years, on Gobbagumbalin…

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Wagga Council Record Short Meeting Staff May Be Reduced

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, held at the Town Hall on Thursday night, was probably the shortest on record…

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Municipal Loans Reduction Of Interest "Waiting on Mr. Lang"

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1931 · page 13

In connection with the several loans in operation, the Wagga Municipal Council recently decided to write to the principals concerned…

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Young Council Sensation Dramatic Resignation of Ald. McLennan YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 1

To retain circulation of a sum of £450 in the town, Young Municipal Council agreed to subsidise metal from its own quarry, taken out by Mr…

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Prosperous Queensland Wagga Mayor's Impressions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 3

"Greater Brisbane looked very bright and busy and the weather all the time that I was there was perfect," said Aid. E. E. Collins (Mayor…

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Ratepayers' Assn. Seek to Increase Shire to Nine Councillors

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 1

Only a dozen members were present at the monthly meeting of the A Riding Ratepayers Association on Friday night. The president Mr. T…

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Premiers' Conference £8,000,000 for Works Request To Loan Council MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 2

An important decision reached at the Premiers' Conference to-day was that the Loan Council should be asked to authorise the…

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Legislative Council Wildflowers Protection Bill Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1931 · page 2

It the Legislative Council to-night the Wildflowers Protection Bill was reac the third time on the voices. The Boiler Inspection Bill was then…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 September 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, A. A…

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Willimbong Shire Council Crumbs From the Table

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 6

A full attendance of councillors was present at Tuesday night's monthly meeting of Wilimbong Shire. There were plenty of discussions, a little…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 3

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

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Mitchell Shire. Financial Position. Rome Workers Approved by Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the [?] Shire Council was held on Tuesday [?] [?]…

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Request for Grant Referred to Unemployed Relief Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

Mr. M. Flannery, M. L. A.. made personal representations to the Minister for Local Government on behalf of Willimbong shire for a grant of…

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180,000,000 for Works Request to Loan Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 5

An Important decision reached a the Premiers' conference on Monday was that the Loan Council should [?] asked to authorise the various…

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Bailey Still Building Inspector Cr. Struck Wanted Change Over Council Said "No."

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 3

A notice of motion by Cr. Struck at Tuesday night's meeting of the Council got very little quarter, and was promptly tossed…

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Kyeamba Shire Uranquinty Gulvert Alfredtown River Road

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 10

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday, Cr. E. H. Hedditch presiding. Others present were Crs. J. Cheney, G. D. Goode, H. Crichton and R…

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