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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

1,224 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 62

Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, when there were present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Lockhart Shire Council Bulk Electricity Suggested Extra £150 for Bridge Work

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 3

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

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Jindalee Shire Yesterday's Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 7

Crs. T. Ellwood. (President), W. Smirl, F. Manwaring, B. O'Connor, M. I. O'Connor, and A. Donaldson attended the ordinary monthly meeting of…

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Shire Correspondence. Some Interesting Discussions

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 6

From the Lord Mayor of Sydney, asking co-operation in a movement to recognise Mr. W. H. [?] services to the community by opening…

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Shire Plant. Another Tractor to Be Purchased

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 3

In the course of his report at last Tuesday’s council meeting, the Engineer, Mr. Bright, stated: Old No. 2 Tractor.—This machine…

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Rabbits on Roads. Council’s Policy

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 4

At the shire council meeting on Tuesday, a letter was read from the Wagga P.P. Board, directing Council to destroy rabbits on Marrar…

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"A Serious Question" Land for Unemployed Council Making Inquiries

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 1

THE question of procuring land near Leeton on which a number of unemployed could be settled' was discussed at the…

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Junee Council Tribute to the Late Mr. Emblen Improvements to Park

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 6

The Mayor (Alderman. C J. O'Sullivan) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junes Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The absentees…

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Crippled Children Council Considers Allocation of £50,000 Gift Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 4

The Federal Minister for Health (Mr. Hughes) to-day conferred with the council of advice which has been appointed to decide upon the…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting Water Supply

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 3

The superintendent of water and electricity (Mr. C. A. F. Robinson) was authorised to attend the meeting of the Association of Electrical…

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Municipal Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council took place on Thursday evening. Present: Aldermen McDonough (Mayor), J. N. Small…

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Kyeamba Shire

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 13

The monthly meeting of Kyeamba Shire Council took place yesterday. Present: Crs. E. H. Hedditch (president), J. J. Fitzgerald, E. S…

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Mayor's Suggestion Friendly Societies' Hall

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 5

The Manchester Unity Oddfellows were granted the use on Wednesday of the Wagga Town Hall for the annual district conference of…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Many Requests for Road Works Skeleton Weed Infestation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. The president (Councillor E. H. Hedditch) presided, and others…

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Local and General Kyeamba Shire Appeals

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 8

The Valuer-General, Mr. S. H. Gerand, wrote Kyeamba Shire Council appreciating Council's offer to give appellants against valuations…

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Need For Housing Discussion in Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 6

At Thursday's Council meeting Ald. E. F. Selff [?]ed to the scarcity of housing and high rentals prevailing in Wagga, and he thought…

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Early Burning Off Kyeamba Council Fears

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 3

At Kyeamba Shire Council meeting yesterday, Cr. Hedditch pointed out that under the Careless Use of Fire Act burning off was permitted in the…

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The Cricket Ground Council Moves for Control

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 5

Reporting to Thursday's Municipal Council meeting, the Health Committee recommended that the Department of Lands be requested to…

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Transport Cases Appeals Against Drivers' Fines to Go to Privy Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 July 1935 · page 2

Appeals will be made to the Privy Council against the fines imposed upon eight drivers employed by…

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"Mayor's Mare's Nest" Alleged Illegalities Four Aldermen Retire From Meeting Quorum Is Broken

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 July 1935 · page 3

Monday night's council meeting came to a sudden and sensational conclusion when four aldermen—Ald. R. Bart,…

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