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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,421 stories in Riverina's papers · page 48 of 72

Policy of Willimbong Shire Council Paying Ratepayers Penalised (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

Sir—I thank you for the prominence given to the humble request of four ratepayers of D Riding in a recent issue of your live newspaper…

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Alderman Grant Takes Oath of Office Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

In chambers before Mr. Justice Stephen at Darlinghurst this morning, Alderman Donald Grant," who was elected to the City Council on…

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Wallendbeen Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 6

At the monthly meeting six attended. Apologies from Ald. Boxsed an [?]ger. The Public Works Department…

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Wagga Cemetery Voluntary Work by Unemployed Mayor Looks on

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 5

Eighty-two of the unemployed of Wagga, 13 more than last week, spent yesterday at the Wagga cemetery continuiug the work of voluntarily…

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Wagga Council Administrative Economy £1141 Saved Ix Salaries

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

The following recommendation by the finance committee was submitted at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council held last night:—…

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Pastures Protection Board Administration of Reserves Council Supports Protest Against Withdrawal

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

The Wagga Pastures Protection Board, In a letter addressed to the Wagga Municipal Council, considered at last night's meeting, asked for…

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Legislative Council Government Savings Bank Bill Passes All Stages Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 2

In the Legislative Council today, The Government Savings Bank Amendment Bill passed the remaining stages without amendment…

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Upper House Abolition Appeal to Privy Council Sir John Simon Briefed

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 7

The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) is said to have briefed Sir John Simon, K.C., with a retainer of at least £1050 and daily refreshers…

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Municipal Matters Points From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

The bank balances showed a total on the debit side of £6795, and on the credit side of £13,857, with £33,866 at fixed deposit, was the town clerk's…

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Lockhart Shire Council's Monthly Meeting Rates Coming In Well

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Present were Councillors H. J. Hazelwood (President), S. R. Jarvis,…

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Municipal Council Staff Economies Administrative Costs Reduced by £1,141

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 16

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, the Mayor (Ald. F. E. Collins) presiding. Others present were: Ald. H. L. Condon, F…

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Cricket Riverina Council Annual Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 6

The first annual meeting of the Riverina Cricket Council was held at the Freemasons' Hotel, Wagga, on Sunday night. Major A. W…

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Legislative Council Government Advertisements and Sydney Morning Herald Mr. Boyce's Motion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night, Mr. Boyce, K.C., moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the withdrawal of Government advertisements…

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Yanko Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

An advertisement in this issue calls for nominations, to reach the returning officer, Mr. J. T. Tully, Narandera, not later than 5 o'clock on…

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Shire Valuations. Council Recommends Reductions. Interesting Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

The Shire President (Cr. Doubleday) at last week’s shire council meeting, drew the attention of the council to the necessity for adjustments in the…

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Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

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

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Legislative Council Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Council last night the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. Concannon) moved the suspension of standing orders to…

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Cricket Rivernia Council Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

The first annual meeting of the Riverina Cricket Council was held at the Freemasons' Hotel, Wagga, on Sunday night. Major A. W…

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Legislative Council Agricultural Lessees' Relief Bill Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night the Vice-President of the Executive Council (Mr. Concannon) moved the suspension of standing orders to…

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United Country Party Agreement Ratified by Central Council Four Great Areas SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

Negotiations for the formation of the United Country Party were completed this afternoon, when the New South Wales Country Party Council…

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