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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting 40-Hour Week

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 5

After considering the request for the introduction of a 40-hour week from the Municipal and Shire Employees' Union, the Council agreed that the…

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Diphtheria Immunisation Council's Scheme Prepared

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday night, decided to advise the Department of Public Health that it was desirous…

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Wagga Council Cricket Ground Control Minister Agrees to Transfer

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, the Mayor (Ald. H. McDonough) presiding. Others…

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Japanese Wool, Imports Two-thirds Reduction Urged by Council of Trades Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 5

The Bureau of the Council of [?] presided over by the Minister for Commerce (Mr. Ogawa) has' approved of the Government invoking a law for…

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Drastic Action SIT A.L.P. Executive Electoral Council to Be Disbanded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 8

A further indication of the intention of the A.L.P. executive to take drastic action against any organisation or person who fails to abide by the…

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Aldermen Didn't Like It

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 2

"If members of Parliament are serious, in opposing the labor conditions that are being imposed on councils in the carrying out of the sewerage…

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Harden Aldermen Didn't Like It Mr. Spoorier's Hurried Visit Criticism at Council Table Further Resentment of Labor Conditions

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 3

If members of Parliament are serious, in opposing the labor conditions that are being imposed on Councils in the carrying out of the sewerage…

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Lockhart Shire Council. Special Rate for C Riding Proposed

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 2

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

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Junior Farmers Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 1

AT the meeting of the Junior Farmers Clubs' Advisory Council, held at the Leeton Intermediate High School on Tuesday…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meetings Valuations of Shire Lands Price of Gravel

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday, the president (Councillor 'C. W. Richardson) presiding. Others present were:…

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Shop in Your Own Town Albury Alderman's Advocacy Council Taken to Task

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 3

Speaking at a meeting of Albury Municipal Council, Ald. Daniel deplored the attitude of council in going beyond local business firms for many of…

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Burrangong Council Vacancy Mr. Cummins Elected

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 3

After a very close tussle, Mr. Daniel Cummins was elected to the vacancy in C Riding of the Burrangong Shire Council created by the resignation of…

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Jindalee Shire Petition for D Riding Turned Down by Minister

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 3

From the Minister for Local Government a reply has been received to the petition of electors of "D" riding, Jindalee Shire (late municipality of…

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Pub. Servants' Salaries Sir Robert Garran Addresses Legislative Council SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 1

THE Legislative Council yesterday afternoon granted permission to Sir Robert Garran, K.C., to address members at the bar of the…

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Public Servants' Salaries Sir Robert Garran Addresses Legislative Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1936 · page 1

The Legislative Council this afternoon granted permission to Sir Robert Garran, K.C., to address members' at the bar of the House on the Public…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 11

The Mayor (Aid. C.J. O'Sullivan) presided over the usual meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The absentee aldermen were J…

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Salaries Bill in Council Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 4
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The Legislative Council last night carried the third reading of the Public Service Salaries Bill without division…

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With the Man on the Land Primary Industry Policy Council Plans Export Problems

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 6

Formulated to graple with the Nation's primary producing and exporting problems, and to meet competition in the world…

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Closer Settlement Address by Mr. E.E. FIELD At Temora District F. and S. Council Work of Association

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 2

Addressing the Temora District Council of the F. and S. Association, the State President (Mr. E.E. Field) urged members to pursue a vigorous…

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