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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 33 of 75

Shire Referendum

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 2

Six out of the eight Jindalee Sh[?] Councillors are putting on their war paint to fight for a majority decision to proceed with the erection of the…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

Mr. Hogan (engineer) made the following report at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 9th inst. Since last meeting the trucks have…

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Water Wastage In Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 2

A note of warning was sounded by councillors at Friday's monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council during a…

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Sheep Saleyards Control By Shire ? Wagga's Example-cited

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 2

THE example of the Wagga Shire in assuming control of that town's sheep saleyards and so acquiring a miniature "gold-mine" was…

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Local Hare Racing Motion for To-Night's Council Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 2

Ald. L. Conkey gave notice of his intention to move to-night:— "That in view of minute No. 1488, dated 16th April, 1934, that…

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Farmers and Settlers Wagga District Council Silos, Closer Settlement, Tariff, Roads Resolutions for Conference

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 5

Delegates of the Wagga District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association met on Saturday to discuss resolutions from branches for submission to the annual conference in August. It was agreed to ask the Government…

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Fire Commissioner Alderman Griffin Elected Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 1

Alderman F. J. Griffin, of Bathurst, has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners caused by the death of Mr. E. E…

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Gundagai Shire Important Matters Before Council Highways and Bridges Water Wastage Alleged

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on Friday last, those present being Councillors H.P. Carberry, (president), L. Ryan,…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 2

Ald. J. Rinkin (Mayor), F. Dickson. B. Ward, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, D. I. McLean, L. Conkey, and R. Barr attended the ordinary meeting last…

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Fire Commissioner Alderman Griffin Elected Replaces Late E.E. Collins Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 4

Alderman F.J. Griffin, of Bathurst has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Board of fire Commissioners, which was caused by the death of…

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Reconstruction Potato-growers' Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

It has come to my notice that some mis[?]derstanding exists in certain of our potato-growing districts with regard to the proposals…

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Lockhart District Council. Resolutions for Conference

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 1

Lockhart District Council of the F. and S. Association was held on Friday. Present: Messrs. R. J. Hopwood (President), E. T. Kendall,…

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The Dogs Council Discussion Notice of Motion Postponed

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 4

There was lively discussion at last night's council meeting concerning greyhound racing on Fisher Park. Ald Conkey had…

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F. and S. Association Murrumbidgee District Council Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Murrumbidgee District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at the Mechanics' institute,…

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Opposed to Employing Girls Carrathool Council Wants Male Clerical Assistant

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council the Shire Clerk stated in his report: "The junior clerk (E. R. Wilson) resigned as at 31st…

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TROTTING Track on Fisher Park Council Has No Objection Subject to Approval of Plan

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

Delegates from the Cootamundra Tattersall's Trotting Club last night made an offer to construct a trotting track on Fisher Park…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not ne necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Council Valuations (To the Editor "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 7

Sir,—in your of June 11, an advertisement appeared by the Municipal Council of Wagga Calling for persons competent to carry out…

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State Deficit Within Loan Council Limit Increased Revenue SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 1
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With the financial year drawing to a close, the deficit in the State finance is receding to within the limit allowed by the Loan Council. For…

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Lodger Vote New Local Government Bill Strongly Opposed in Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 2

Strongly criticising the proposal in the Local Government (Amendment) Bill to abolish the lodger vote and substitute an owner-lessee franchise, the…

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