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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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British Bedford Trucks Council Takes Delivery

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

Willimbong Shire Council took delivery of the two British Bedford trucks on Wednesday which are to be used for the construction of all…

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Council's Reservoirs Allegation of Waste by Allowing Overflow

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

In a letter to the council, dated February 5, Mr E. F. Locke, of Flinders street, referred to the press reports of the last council meeting…

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Sewerage Connections by Deferred Payments Wagga Council's Scheme Curtailed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

At the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night recommendations from the finance committee in reference to the council's scheme for…

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Country Party Council's Annual Meeting Election of Officers Upper House Referendum SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the central council of the United Country Party to-day, Mr. A. K. Trethowan, M.L.C., was elected chairman and Mr. J…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 2

The quotation was accepted of Allen Taylor and Co. Ltd. for the supply of twenty-five 35ft dressed iron bark tallow wood and grey gum poles, at 64/9…

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Hume Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 4

The Home Shire Council has struck a rate of 1½d in the £ on the unimproved capital value of the shire. The rate is estimated to yield £10,089…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Discussion on Road Plant

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 6

The Kyeamba Shire Council met at the shire offices yesterday. The president (Cr. R. G. Kiddle) presided. Others present were Crs. E. H…

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Wagga Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

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

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Sewerage Connections Council's Scheme Restricted

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council a report was called for as to payments in arrears in connection with the Council's scheme…

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Kyeamba Shire The Road Plant Heavy Cost of Renewal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 February 1934 · page 3

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday, Cr. R, G. Kiddle presiding. Others present were: Crs. A. Brain, R. M. Forster, J. M. O'Brien, and…

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 1

AU Councillors .were - present at the usual monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, held on Friday last. Cr. H.P. Carberry…

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Municipality and Shire Merger

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

Carcoar municipality is to be merged with the Lyndhurst Shire, much to the regret of the residents of the old town, who, from sentimental…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 3

Crs. W. Smirl (president), T. Ellwood, F. Manwaring, E. J. O'Connor, and A. Donaldson attended the ordinary monthly meeting on Friday…

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Shire Finances

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 1

Shire finances as at Friday’s meeting were as follows:— Dr. balance as at 1st February, 1934, £2216/13/1; paid since last…

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The Road Rabbits Still a Worry Shire to Find Out Its Responsibility

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

The question as to control of the rabbits on the main roads has long been one of-, keen debate by Shire Councils, and the topic cropped up…

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Gundagai Joins County Council Deputation From Tumbarumba Turns Tables Council to Contribute 200 Towards Eradication of St. John’s Wort

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 2

Without one Councillor voicing any opposition the Gundagai Shire Council decided to Join up with the County Council,…

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Get Your Meter Fixed Council Watches Water Flow These Warm Days

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 3

Water everywhere—-in fact every one wants as much of it as they can get these sizzling days, when you make toast on roofs and boil milk…

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Lockhart Shire Council Engineer's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 3

The Engineer (Mr. W. L. Hurd, B.E.) reported as follows:— Boree Creek P.W.P. Fence.—At last meeting, Council overlooked the…

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Gulcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Water Supply Henty Urban Area

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held at the council chambers yesterday. Those present were Crs. P. H. Paech, C. A…

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Lockhart Shire Council Farthing Increase in General Rate £500 Flood Relief Grant

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present: Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), J. Gooden, A…

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