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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,236 stories in Riverina's papers · page 43 of 62

Shire Tenders (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 August 1932 · page 3

Sir,—I ask space in your widely read paper to explain to the ratepayers of the Kyeamba and Mitchell shires the methods adopted by the councillors…

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City Council Election Lodger Franchise Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1932 · page 1
Also in Daily Advertiser

On the casting vote of the Lord Mayor, the City Council yesterday afternoon rejected a motion submitted by Alderman Garden in an effort…

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Tumut Shire Finances

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 August 1932 · page 2

The financial statement submitted Tuesday's meeting of Tumut Shire was as follows. Revenue (or Balance of 1932…

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Tumut Shire Shorts

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 August 1932 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Tuesday, 16th August, when there were, .present Crs. Godfrey (chair,…

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Tumut Shire "Fire” Aboul the Fire Engine

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 August 1932 · page 2

When the topic centred on the fire engine at Tumut Council meeting on Tuesday, the debate was in keeping with the topic—"firey."…

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Mileage Posts Free of Cost to Yass Shire for Advertising Rights

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 August 1932 · page 3

Goodvadigbee Shire Council, on Friday, decided to raise no objection to an offer by a firm known as Mile Stone Services, to erect mileage…

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Tumut Council to Take Action Re Outstanding Rates

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 18 August 1932 · page 5

Tumut Shire Council has decided that outstanding rates must be paid, and will make a drive in that direction. The matter came up at…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 6

The ordinary meeting of the Murrumbidgese Shire Council was held on Friday, 12th August, and the following councillors were present:—…

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Tumut Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 1

The August Meeting of the Shire Council was held In Tuesday last, On lb Godfrey (President), J. Elphick, F- I- Baker, tr. Clout, R- J. (Benson…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Beautification Scheme Approved Unemployed Relief Work

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman F. A. Commins) on Tuesday night presided over a full meeting of the Junee Municipal Council, with the exception of…

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Correspondence The Crying Need for Municipal Economy (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 3

Dear Sir,—For a number of years 1, and no doubt many others, have been confronted with two perplexing questions when considering public affairs…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting Interest on Electricity and Gas Deposits

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 2

On the recommendation of the finance committee, the Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night passed accounts for £5681 for payment…

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Water Supply The Coolamon Scheme Shire Council Discussion

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1932 · page 9

At last week's meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council, the President (Cr. Doubleday) reported on the meeting of the Riverina Development…

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Wagga Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 August 1932 · page 5

In the, absence of the Mayor (Aid. E. E. COllins), who is ill, the chair at Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was…

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Air Council's Message London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 August 1932 · page 2

Mollison completed his westerly flight across the Atlantic about three hours ahead of his schedule. It was calculated that he still had enough…

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Mayor's Message

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 1

On [?] Mayoress and I extend [?] show week a most [?] two good seasons [?] year there is…

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Mr. W. E. Williams and the Municipal Council (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 4

Sir,—If Mr. W. E. Williams is so sure his ideas of municipal administration are so sound, and the present council's are so unsound, why did not…

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Town Council Baths Are Off Kerbing Work to be Done

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 August 1932 · page 4

Ald. L. Conkey (Mayor), J. Brady, R. Barr, A. Elphick, J. Kirley, F. Mitchell, R. Gibson, F. Dickson, and D. Maxwell attended the ordinary…

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Revival of Meat Council Mr. Cramsie's Suggestion Mr. Playfair Disagrees Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1932 · page 1

Mr. Playfair, M.L.C., said to-day that he entirely disagreed with Mr. J. B. Cramsie, who yesterday urged the revival of the Meat Council or…

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