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Council & local affairs, 1935

1,224 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 62

U.A.P. Convention Country Matters Discussed Equal Pay for the Sexes Amalgamation of Municipalities SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1935 · page 2

The third annual country convention of the U.A.P. was held in Sydney to-day and had before it an agenda dealing with many matters of rural…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 4

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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Shire Auditor’s Report

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 3

The following report from 12th Shire [?] was real of fact week’s council meeting! The President…

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Municipal Council (Continued from previous page) Health Inspector' Report

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 5

The Health Inspector. (Mr. W. Scoles) reported as follows:— "I have to report for the fortnight ending on the 14th September as…

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£1600 Advance to Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 4

Mr. Kilpatrick, M.L.A. for Wagga, has been informed by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) that approval has been given to an…

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Griffith-leeton Road Cr. Kelly Blames Council's Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 3

AT Monday night's meeting of the Wade Shire, the Deputy President, Cr. J. Kelly, who with Mr. Harrison, represented Wade…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Grant of Land for Clinic

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over the usual meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Wednesday night: The absentees were…

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Aerodrome For Wagga Mayor and Aldermen Visit Suitable Site

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 3

On Thursday the Mayor (Aid. H. McDonough), and several aldermen, the town clerk, municipal engineer, and townspeople made a tour of…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Wagga Municipal Council took place on Thursday evening. Present: Aldermen H. McDonough (Mayor), E…

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Electricity Publicity Discussion by Council Showroom to Be Provided For Demonstration Purposes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 4

Some time ago the Wagga Municipal Council joined the Association for Electrical Development, Sydney, which was formed to further the sale of…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 8

On the recommendation of the finance committee, it was decided to fix the rates for electricity supplied to consumers outside the municipal boundary at…

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"To the Incoming Mayor"

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 3

This was the address on a parcel received at Wangaratta Town Hall and opened by the Mayor (Cr. Nolen). The parcel contained a bottle of that…

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Emergency Relief "Inhuman Treatment." Denounced by Mayor

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 6

The Mayor of Wingham (Alderman F. L. R. Keech) at a meeting of the municipal council, characterised the treatment meted out to applicants…

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Angle-parking at Goulburn Council Prefers 'Nose.in' to 'Rear-on'

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 3

There was a spirited discussion at last meeting of Goulburn City Council following a request from the Police Commissioner's office that…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 4

Ald. J. Rinkin (Mayor), B. Ward, D. I. McLean, P. Legge, T. Nicholson, L. Conkey, and R. Barr attended the ordinary fortnightly meeting on Monday…

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Committee of Five Report Ready for Council Mr. Lyons Speech Discussed Geneva

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 1

The Committee of Five to-day drew up their report in readiness for the council. Prior to the meeting Mr. Anthony Eden received the heads of all…

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Interviewing of Motorists by Police Shire Councillors Object

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the Demondrille Shire Council (Harden-Murrumburrah), Cr. P. C. Julian said he desired to refer to a certain matter…

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F. and S. District Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 1

A meeting of the North Western Riverina District Council was held at Merriwagga on 19th instant, three branches being represented…

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Committee of Five Report Presented to Council Together with Italian Observations Geneva

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1935 · page 4

The Committee of Five's report confirms all forecasts including British and French willingness to make territorial concessions in recognition of Italy's…

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Jindalee Shire Provisional Council Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 September 1935 · page 7

At the first meeting of the Provisional Council of the Jindalee Shire, appointed by the Minister owing to the merging of Wallendeen municipality,…

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