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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

1,236 stories in Riverina's papers · page 50 of 62

Leeton's Turf Wicket Opened for Play on Sunday Under Auspicious Circumstances Shire President Bowls First Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 1

Favored by delightful weather in the forenoon, the Leeton District Cricket Association opened its turf wicket on the "Olympic"…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Meeting of Council. Welcome Extended to Governor Houlaghan's Creek Bridge

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1932 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. The president (Councillor George Lindon) presided. Others present were…

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Wagga's First Fire Brigades' Demonstration Visit of State Governor Welcomed by Mayor and Citizens Enthusiastic Gatherings Spirit of Loyalty Emphasised

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 October 1932 · page 2

The visit to Wagga yesterday of His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales (Sir Philip Woolcott Game) and Lady Game was marked by enthusiastic demonstrations of citizens of Wagga and district on his…

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council held last Tuesday, there were present:—Crs. Car berry (chair), J. Mclnerney, G…

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Tumut Shire Shorts

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Tuesday 11th October there were present Crs. Godfrey(chair),…

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Main Roads to Betaken T Over by Transport Department? Shire Councillors Enter Protest

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 2

At last Tuesday's meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, a letter was received from the Department of Transport, which read: “With the…

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June Council Health Matters Relief Work Nearly £500 Spent

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 8

The Junee Municipal Council met on Tuesday night, and the following were present:—Aldermen F. A. Commins (Mayor), W. J. Hiscock, A. W…

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Married Women Teachers Bill to Retrench Second Reading in Council SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1932 · page 4

The bill which provides for the retrenchment of married women teachers passed the second reading in the Legislative Council to-night by 37…

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Yanko Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. W. R. Scilley (President), J. L. Bull, W…

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Tumut Shire Council October Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 1

Crs. Harry Godfrey (President), J. Young, R. J. Benson, Geo Clout. T. J. O'Brien. F. L. Baker and Shire Clerk [?] were present the…

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Coolamon Shire Council. £3000 GRANT. Defaulting Ratepayers to Be Prosecuted

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 1

The usual monthly mowing of the above was held in the council chambers on Monday last. Cr. W. H. Doubleday, the President, presided,…

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Council’s Decision

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

At the council meeting on Tuesday, there was a lengthy discussion on the Springwood Road, which reunited in the proposed deviation being…

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Legislative Council Married Women Teachers Bill Read Third Time SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 1

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon the Ejectments Postponement Bill was taken through the remaining stages without amendment…

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Public Celebration. Tributes From Chic Heads Observing Priest and Counsellor. Overwhelming Congratulations. Presentation by Shire President

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 2

At the concert and presentation at night O'Brien's Hall was packed. As His Lordship the Bishop, [?] singer Hennessy, Dean Sharkey…

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Legislative Council Married Women Teachers Bill Read a Third Time Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 1

In the Legislative Council this afternoon, the Ejectments Postponement Bill was taken through the remaining stages without amendment. The bill…

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Mitchell Shire Sandy Creek Bridge

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 October 1932 · page 8

The monthly meeting of lite Mitchell Shire Council was held on Tuesday. Present: [?]uncillo's George Lindon (president), Hamilton,…

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Young Aldermen Critical “Absolutely Ridiculous” Small Reduction in Members’ Salaries

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 October 1932 · page 3

Granville Council, in a circular letter to Young Council, received at last week’s meeting, asked for cooperation with a resolution…

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Lord Mayor at Orange Confidence in Australia Orange

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1932 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Walder), the Lady Mayoress, and Sir Thomas Henley were given a civic reception this morning. Addresses of…

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Internal Loan Flotation Projected Council to Consider Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1932 · page 1

It is understood that when the Loan Council meets in Melbourne next week a proposal will be made that an internal loan of a substantial…

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Council Reports Willimbong Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 October 1932 · page 3

The following reports were read and dealt with at Tuesday night's meeting of the Council:— SHIRE CLERK'S REPORT…

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