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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Loan Council Victorian Criticism of Commonwealth Administration Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 2

In a further statement on the Loan Council to-day, the Premier (Sir Stanley Argyle) said that be wished it to be clearly understood that his…

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Bankstown Council Administrator Takes Over Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 1

An unusual scene was witnessed in the Bankstown council chambers this morning when the administrator :(Mr. W. R. Wylie), who was appointed by…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, there being present Crs. J. G. F. Nolen (President), W…

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Unemployed and Starving Cases in Leeton Shire Council Takes Action

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 6

There are able-bodied young men walking the streets of Leeton willing and eager for work, but unable to get it, and when…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday evening last, there being present His Worship the Mayor (Ald. T…

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Election of Tumut Shire President

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 5

After the method of procedure had been fully explained, Crs. Godfrey, Elphick, Herring, Baker, and O'Brien were nominated. The three latter…

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Illabo Shire and Burning Off

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 5

At the shire meeting on Saturday last there was a lengthy discussion on the important matter of giving permission to burn off before the time…

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The Sewerage Scheme Shock for Council Miscarriage of Plans

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 6

At the meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday night Mr. K. A. Edwards (Shire Clerk), reported that considerable…

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lEETON District Band Deputation to Council Financial Help Sought

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 2

A deputation from the Leeton District band waited on the Willimbong Shire Council at Tues-day's meeting and put forward…

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Loan Council Mr. Tunnecliffe's View of Victorian Controversy Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 2

"Eye wash," was how the leader of the State Opposition (Mr. Tunnecliffe) described the controversy between the Premier (Sir Stanley Argyle) and the…

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Transport Control Federal Council Proposal Matter for the States Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Perkins) said to-day that the Commonwealth Government did not the intend to bring up the question of the setting…

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Municipal Matters Items of Interest From Last Night's Meeting Arrears of Rates

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

The first meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council for the new year was held at the council chambers last night…

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Municipal Council Fire Board Elections Ald. Collins Nominated

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 5

After a lapse of three weeks, the Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night the Mayor (Ald. E. E. Collins) presiding. Others…

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Self Help Donations To Council Soldiers and Life Savers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 8

That a true civic spirit exists in public bo[?]les in Wagga is shown by two conations received on Thus day night by the Municipal Council…

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Collision Sequel Shire Council Inquiry

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 3

An accident on the Braidwood road some, weeks ago, when a lorry belonging to the Mulwaree Shire Council through a mob of cattle, killing…

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Demondrille Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

At last meeting there were present Crs. W. Bradford (president), H. King, W. F. Ross, M.L.A., P.C. Julian, J. Gordon, and J. Flanery…

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Jindalee Shire Stockinbingal Street Lighting 3d Rate Struck

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 3

Cr. Smirl (President), Ellwood, Manwaring, O'Connor, Donaldson and McClintock attended the ordinary monthly meeting on Friday morning…

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Billiards Championship Lindrum's Intentions Control Council's Cable London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 4

It is understood that the Billiards Control Council has cabled to Walter Lindrum asking his intentions regarding the championship. The chairman…

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Municipal Franchise Carinet to Confer Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

It is expected that the Cabinet will reach a decision during this week on the proposed alteration of the municipal franchise…

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Willimbong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

At a meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, when there were present Crs. F. C…

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