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Council & local affairs, 1936

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Carrathool Shire Council Griffith of Goolgowi?

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 4

At the meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council on Monday five letters were read protesting against the absence of the Shire Clerk (Mr. E. A…

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Lord Mayor's Home Burgled

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 2

A bulgier early to-day broke into the home of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Ald. Howie, and stole a gold pass and watch. He was disturbed by the…

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Coolamon Shire CORRESPONDENCE

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 6

A t the meeting at the Coolamon Shire [?] on Tuesday, correspondence was read and death with as follows…

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Shire Matters (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 7

Sir.—It is very gratifying to see our Leeton townsmen taking up the attitude, that what is beneficial to the man on the land is the life blood…

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Lord Mayor Robbed Money, Gold Pass and Watch Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 7

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Howie, M.L.C.) had a sensational experience at hie home at Hunter's Hill early this morning. Alderman…

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Shire President's Recommendations a Loan to Purchase Road Plant Acceptance of Half Grant to Repair Colinroobie Road

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 3

AT the meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday night the President (Cr. F. C. Mountford) submitted a lengthy report regarding various matters which he attended to during his recent visit to Sydney, and also containing important proposals for futurs…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 3

The sum of £25 was voted to the Wagga District Ambulance. It was decided to purchase, at a cost of £574/, 13 copies of a new hand…

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Wagga Council New Electrical Equipment . to Control Maximum Demand

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 5

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, the Mayor (Aid. H. McDonough) presiding. Others present were: Aid. E. J. McGrath,…

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Municipal Election

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 4

Two candidates, Messrs. J. C. Blamey and R. Franklin have been nominated for the extraordinary election of the Wagga Municipal Council next…

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Municipal Vacancy Two Nominations

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 3

Two nominations, those of James Cardell Blarney and, Richard Franklin, were received by the Returning Officer (Mr. C. R. Macdonald) for…

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Municipal Rates

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 April 1936 · page 5

In a statement submitted to the Wagga Council on Thursday night, the Town Clerk (Mr. c. R. Macdonald) reported that arrears paid to…

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 2

After completing the work of resheeting the streets of South Gundagai, Mr. J. Elliott has transferred his across the river to the bitumen…

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Youngsters Watch Council at Work at Young

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 April 1936 · page 2

The Young Council had the most unusual "gallery" in its experience. Mr. W. Russell, headmaster of the primary school, had asked permission to bring…

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Diphtheria Urana Council Acts

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 6

Urana Shire Council, co-operating with the Hospital Board and the P. and C. Association, has decided to adopt a method of immunization…

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Urana Shire Monthly Meeting Authorises Works Exceeding £1700

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Urana Scare Council was held on Wednesday, April 15. Present: Councillors R. D. Culley (president), A…

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Yaas Junction Road Is Federal Road 'Buses to Run From Canberra Minister's Statement To Alderman

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 4

"Are you aware that the Yass function Road is in a deplorable state and I hope you will leave it in such a condition as you are…

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"Free Newspaper" Orange Council Will Not Support Straight From The Shoulder

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 28 April 1936 · page 6

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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Condemned Youths Appeal in Legislative Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

An appeal for clemency on behalf of the two condemned youths, Jones and Hickey, was made by Mr. Donald Grant (Lab.) when moving the…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Council By-election (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 April 1936 · page 2

Sir,—With only a few days to elapse before the by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the untimely death of our very worthy alderman,…

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