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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,236 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 62

The Privy Council Decision

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 6 June 1932 · page 2

After many months the appeal of the Lang Government to the Privy Council was dismissed with costs. Once more, therefore the ex-Premier…

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Federal Moneys. for Lockhart Shire Unemployed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1932 · page 2

It is satisfactory to note in the daily Press that a share of the Commonwealth Unemployment Fund is to come to Lockhart. The Shire Clerk has been officially informed that on the basis of the contribution of £207 being made by the townspeople, a grant of £327 is…

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Unemployed Relief. Tumut Shire's First Substantial Grant

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 7 June 1932 · page 2

The Council conducting the distribution of the £600,000 made available for N.S.W. by the Federal Government has allocated £2500 to be…

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The Shires' Joint Car Petrol Figures Before Waradgery Council Carrathool Procedure Not Followed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1932 · page 4

The matter of the petrol cost of running the car which was jointly owned and maintained by the Carrathool and Waradgery Shires, which…

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Tumut Shire Employee Six Months' Imprisonment

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 June 1932 · page 2

Before Mr. Harrison, P.M., at the Tumut -police court on Tuesday, Walter James Ridley, 56, of Adelong, feced a charge of, that between 7th…

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Shire Valuation Values Reduced

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 3

A Shire Valuation Court was held after the Court of Petty Sessions last month, the Presiding Magistrate being Mr. D. Parker. P.M…

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Junee Council Auxiliary Water Main Employment Council's Opposition Position of Ganger

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting on Tuesday night of the Junee Municipal Council the Mayor (Alderman F. A. Commins) presided over a full…

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Unemployed Relief Coolamon Shire to Receive £1,800. £500 Already Received

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 2

The Shire Council’s suggestion as reported in the last issue that proposed developmental leads relief [?] by the Shire plant,…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 1

Accounts passed for payment at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night totalled £1405. The various fund balances showed a…

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Municipal Council Railway Viaduct

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 13

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

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Contract System for Maintenance Work Adopted by Kyeamba Shire Council. Councillor Hedditch's Opposition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council yesterday, presided over by the president (Councillor R. G. Kiddle), it was decided to…

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Kyeamba Shire No Grant Available

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 1

At Kyeamba Shire council meeting yesterday, it was stated that the Shire's application for a grant for unemploymen relief had not been…

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Employment Council Kyeamba Council's Application Grant or Loan?

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 2

A letter was received at the meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council yesterday from the Employment Council, in reply to the council's…

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Award or Contract? Shire Maintenance Kyeamea Scheme Finalised

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 4

Kyeamba Shire Council on Friday finalised its scheme by which maintenance work on the roads throughout the Shire will in future be…

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Kyeamba Shire New Umbango Bridge Tenders to Be Called

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 13

Kyeamba Shire met yesterday, the President, (Cr. R. G. Kiddle) presiding. Others present were: Crs. A. Brain, R. M. Forster, R. H. Koth,…

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Kyeamba Shire New Bridge Over Umbango Creek Arrears of Rates

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 6

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

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Wagga Electorate Council President's Appeal to the Electors

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1932 · page 4

Wagga is one of the greatest inland towns of New South Wales. It is surrounded by the most fertile country. It leads the way in business and…

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Veteran Shire Clerk Retires

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Hawthorne, veteran clerk of Orara and Nymboida Shires, retiree at the end of the month, and was granted holiday leave at a meeting of…

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Ratepayer Lends Council £100

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 2

A generous action by a ratepayer, who wished to remain anonymous, was reported by the Shire President (Mr. Thackeray) at a meeting of the…

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Jindalee Shire "B" Riding Missed Relief Grants

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 4

Crs. McClintock (president), Ellwood, Manwaring, O'Connor, Donaldson, and Smirl attended the ordinary monthly council meeting on Friday…

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