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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,236 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 62

Estate of H. D. M'intosh Appeal to Privy Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2

It is stated that Hugh D. M'Intosh bankrupt, is to appeal to the Privy Council against the [?]questration of his estate. One ground of the appeal…

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Shire Council

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

At the last monthly meeting Tumbarumba Shire Council, held on January C, the following correspondence was dealt with:--…

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Wade Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 6

The Wade Shire, embracing the Mirrool section of the Murumbidgee irrigation area, is facing considerable financial difficulties. The shire,…

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Coolamon Shire Council CORRESPONDENCE

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 1

The following correspondence was [?] with at the Shire Council meeting last week : From Hugh M[?] re- Council’s…

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Wade Shire Council Amalgamation with Another Shire Favored

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 4

The [?] Shire, embracing the Mirrool section of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area, is fading considerable financial difficulties. The shire,…

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Watering the Palms Shire President Finds Pump Out of Repair

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

Shire President, Mr. C. Mountford must have imagined himself lucky that he did not have to rely on the council's pump for putting out fires…

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School Gardens Saved Shire President Mountford Brings Lawns Back to Life

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

The severe heat wave experienced in Leeton during Xmas and New Year weeks burnt up the lawns of the Leeton Intermediate . High…

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Flying Fox Pest Investigated by Council for Scientific Research

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 5

Supplementary to Another article in this issue relative to the appearance of flying foxes on the irrigation area, the following will be of special…

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Federal Cabinet Financial Position Discussed Preparatory to Loan Council Meeting Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

At the conclusion of the Federal Cabinet meeting to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated that practically the whole of the time was…

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Fed. Cabinet Financial Position Discussed Preparatory to Loan Council Meeting MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 1

AT the conclusion of the Federal Cabinet meeting 'yesterday the Prime Minister stated that practically the whole of the time was…

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Junee Council Shop in June Week Swimming Baths U.C.V. Of Junee, £152,052 May Be Further Reduced

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman F. A. Comm[?]) president over a fall meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. Afternoon the [?] of…

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Sir John Monash Portrait Presented By Returned Soldiers' Association to Wagga Municipal

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

At the conclusion of the ordinary meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night, members of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned…

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Municipal Matters Points From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 5

Accounts, the payments for which were confirmed, and those for payment totalled £8025/11/11. Two occupies were given…

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Peculiar Vacancy Shire Council Puzzle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 9

A peculiar and unusual vacancy occurred in Waradgery Shire Council (Hay). Mr. Michael Rutledge, a large landowner, was re-elected…

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Municipal Council Tent Town Huts Council to Inspect

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 12

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

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Sir John Monash Council Receives Portrait Presentation by Soldiers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 13

At the conclusion of Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, about 15 members of the Committee of the Wagga branch…

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Popularise Picnicing Beautifying the River Beach Reserve "Too Late for This Season,'' Says Mayor Works Committee Will Make Inspection of Beach On

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 13

We must undoubtedly something more to develop the river bathing, beach and to make it even more attractive as a picnicing area," said…

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Unemployment Relief Federal Government Aid Sought Creation of Credits Advocated By Trades Hall Council Attorney-general Not Impresses Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 4

A deputation from the Trades Hall Council waited upon the Attorney-General (Mr. LAtham) to-day urging the Federal Government to supplement…

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Those Tumut Shire Elections Alleged Wrong Doing Court Cause to Follow

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

The recent Tumut Shirty elections are now causing much excitement, both in Tumut and Adelong. Messrs. Robert J. Benson and S…

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Council Gets Bill of Costs From Town Clerk's Solicitor YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 3

Another echo of the recent Local Government inquiry was heard by the Young Council, when a request was received from Mr. R. P. Graham,…

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