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Council & local affairs, 1932

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

Tumut Shire Council December Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 1

Councillors Hurry Godfrey (President), J, Ehphick, F. Baker, T O'Brien, A. Herring, .1. Clout, R. Benson, J. Young and the Clerk (Mr. C…

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Definite Roads Policy. Adapted by Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 3

At last week’s meeting of the [?] Shire Council, a definite roads construction and maintenance policy was decided upon, and it is…

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Slaughter Yards Outside Area Shire Council Seeking Control

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 1

Owing to the closing of the abattoirs at Yanco, and the fact that no licenses, can be secured for slaughter houses on the area…

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Carrathool Shire Council Election of President Cr. Chapman Elected

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 3

A special meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council was held recently for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuing twelve months. There…

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Labor Party. Temora Electorate Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the Tenors A.L.P. Electorate Council was held at Temors on Saturday week last. Delegates were present from all the…

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Water for Industrial Undertakings. Council Fixes the Price

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 8

The Water Committee of Willimbong Shire Council reported to last meeting that it had gone carefully into the question of the charge for…

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Election of Shire President. Cr. Godfrey's Unaminous Nomination Cr. Elphick Reelected Deputy

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 5

A special meeting of the Council was held after the general meeting mi Tuesday last for the fixing of the presidential allowance, and election…

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Mirrool Creek Bridge. Discussion by Council Cr. Armstrong Threatens to Resign. Presidents “Two Hoots.”

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 1

The Mirrool Creek bridge proposal, which was the subject of discussion at last month’s Coolamon Shire Council meeting, was again referred to at…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 2

Accounts were passed for payment at the meeting of the Municipal Council last night for £13,745. The cash book showed the…

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Council Takes Deep-sea Dive to Discuss Chaos of Water Service Public and Press Excluded From the Meeting Turncock Peremptorily Dismissed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 8

Willimbong Shire councillors have developed a fear complex, and have started to surround their administration with a spirit of hush hush. On the slightest pretext—like nervous children frightened of the dark—perhaps afraid of the "Irrigator" bogey man,…

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Aldermen at Law Slander Alleged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1932 · page 1

Alderman Jacob Cook, Mayor of Cabraidatta, has issued a writ claiming £100 damages against. Alderman A. R. Reardon, of the same council,…

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Municipal Council Railway Crossing Ald Stevenson Honored

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 December 1932 · page 14

Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night at the Town Hall, the Mayor (Ald. E. F. C[?] L. C.) presiding. Others present were…

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Local and General Shire Presidents

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 December 1932 · page 2

Berrigan Cr. E. Burwood. Jer[?]derle. Cr. M. D. Horgan (re- elected) Tumbarumba. Cr. C. J. Woodhouse (re- elected)…

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Award Evaded Union v. Shire Contract for Personal Service Illegal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 December 1932 · page 7

A case of considerable importance in industrial circles was heard by Mr. D. F. Parker, P.M., in the Industrial. Magistrate's Court at…

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Christmas Felicitations the Council and Its Employees

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 December 1932 · page 4

At the invitation of the Mayor (Aid. T. H. Mancy) the employees of the Municipal Council assembled in the general office at the Council Chambers…

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Railway Appointments Confirmed by Executive Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 December 1932 · page 2

The Transport (Division of Functions) Act wan proclaimed to-day, Mr. T. J. Hartigan being appointed Chief Railway Commissioner and Mr. F…

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Municipality of Wagga Wagga the Manly of the Riverina

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 December 1932 · page 1

Hot weather is with us now and for some time to come, but while it cannot be avoided, its discomforts may be alleviated by a dip in the cooling waters of the willow-lined at Wagga. The beautiful sandy beaches, at Wagga make it the Manly of die Riverina, and thousands patronise them. All conveniences are provided for the comfort of visitors. A good car parking and camping area, right at the beach, free of charge; water and electric light; sanitary…

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