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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

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Junee Council Tribute to Alderman E. E. Collins

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 4

At the opening of the Junee Municipal Council meeting last Friday night the Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan), in referring to the death of…

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To-night's Council Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

To-night, at 7.30, the council goes into committee of the whole to consider a letter from the Department of Local Government, a copy of which…

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Jn Favor of Tin Hares The Mayor of Queanbeyan Affect of Sport Discussed

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 4

From Mr. John Esmond, Mayor of Queanbeyan, and president of the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club, Mr. V. J. Guiliano, hon…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Diphtheria Prevalent Immunisation of Children

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council took place at the Council Chambers yesterday when, with the president (Councillor P. H. [?]),…

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Those Shire Chambers!

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

It transpires that the petition fathered by the leading opponent of the erection of the proposed buildings for the Jindalee Shire Council asks that…

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Skeleton Weed Council's Application for Subsidy

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 1

Mr. R. H. Hankinson, M.L.A. is in receipt of the following letter, from the Hon. E. S. Spooner, Minister for Works and Local…

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League Council Hear Delegates from Italy and Abyssinia GENEVA

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

Delegates from Italy and Abyssinia addressed the League Council during the morning. The Italian delegate Aloisi, attempted to throw the whole…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Agitation for State Highway Conference at Murrumburrah

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 7

The Mayor (Aid. C. J. O'Sullivan), presided over the meeting of the Junee Municipal Council last Friday. The absentees were Aldermen…

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Town Council Two Loans Wanted £2500 for Baths;.£300O' for Public Works Further Information Needed Re Sewerage

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 3

Last night's meeting was attended by Ald. J. Rankin (Mayor) F.R. Dickson, R. Barr, F.Legge, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson…

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Municipal Gardeners Report

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

Mr. Hackney reported the following since lost report: Pruning of street trees to give clearance for electric light and telephone wires; completion…

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The Latest ("The Daily Advertiser" Office, 2a.m.) Mr. Bruce Presides at League Council Meeting Ethiopian and Italian Delegates State Their Cases Geneva

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 1

Mr. Bruce, at the opening of the public session, requested Senor Madariaga to read the Committee of Thirteen's report, after which he suggested…

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LATE E. E. Collins Legislative, Council Tributes Life Dedicated to Public Service SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 4

The Legislative Council to-night carried a motion of condolence with the widow and family of the late Mr. E. E. Collins, M.L.C. Eulogistic…

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Junee Municipality Jubilee This Year Public Meeting Discusses Plans

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 5

There was a representative meeting of all sections of the community of Junee at a public meeting convened by the Mayor (Alderman C. J. O 'Sullivan)…

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Municipal By-election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1936 · page 5

The death of Alderman E. E. Collins necessitates a by-election to fill the vacany in the Wagga Municipal Council. In the last few days there…

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BURGLARY Lord Mayor's Home SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 1

A thief entered the premises of the Lord Mayor (Aid. Howie, M.L.C.), at his home, Hunter's Hill, this morning, and got away with a sum of money,…

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Council Vacancy Albury Man May Succeed Mr. Collins Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 4

Mr. C. H. Griffith, manager of the Albury branch of Dalgetty & Co. Ltd.. will it is believed, be elected to fill the vacancy in the Legislative…

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“Free Newspaper” Orange Council Will Not Support Straight From the Shoulder

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 1

When an application from a free newspaper for a share of the Orange Council’s printing and advertising appropriations was received at the…

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From Near and Far Youth Sentenced to Death Brief Items by Telegraph and Cables Dubbo, Wednesday. Following the recent collapse of a verandah at the Macquarie View Hotel, when several persons were injured—one fatally—the Dubbo Council has ARMIDALE

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 7

Lionel John Robers, aged 17½ years, was found guilty at the Armidale Court to-day of the murder of George Robert Gidley King, and was sentenced…

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Willimbong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 5

THE monthly meeting of Willimbong Shire Council on Tuesday night 21st. instant, was attended by the President (Cr. F…

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Coolamon Shire Council Arrears of Rates

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the shows was held on Thursday Cr. L. M. Redge[?] President, presidents Others present work. Crs. J. A. Parma[?]…

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