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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 75

Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 5

The Lands Department forwarded a form of application for the re-alignment of Albury road, from Edward street to Urana street, and requested…

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Value of Belief Work to Municipality

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 4

As an instance of the value of relief work to the Wagga municipality, the municipal engineer (Mr. H. J. Chaston), reporting to the meeting of the council…

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Valuer for Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 8

Applications are invited by the Wagga Municipal Council for persons competent to undertake a valuation of the municipality at a fee of £380,…

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Wagga Council Fortnightly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 8

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

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Coolamon Shire Finances Road Works Held Up

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 4

At the recent meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council the clerk (Mr. J. F. Cooper) reported that the bank debit balance stood at £4292. Works…

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IMMUNISATION Wagga Council's Scheme Registration of Children

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 14

With a view of furthering its campaign for the immunisation of children between the ages of 1 and 14 years against diphtheria, the Wagga…

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Municipal Rates £10,200 Paid in Four Days

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 13

Thursday being the last day allowed for the payment of municipal rates for 1936 without the added 5 per cent. interest for late payment,…

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LOCAL P.P. Board’s Letter To Tumut Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 3

The following extract from a report of this month’s meeting of the Tumut Shire Council is taken from the Tumut “District News”…

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Shire Referendum Discussed

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 2

Adverse critics of the [?]lee Shire Council's proposal to erect its own buildings prognosticated a strong "no" vote on 11th July. But…

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"Yes" or "No" Shire Referendum Proposed Shire Buildings pUBLIC Meeting at Stockinbingal

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 3

On Saturday, July 11, the Jindalee Shire Council will have its referendum on the proposal to erect its own buildings; and public…

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Recreation Ground Shire’s Improvement Scheme. Government Grants £20

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 2

RECENTLY Mr. W. F. Ross, M.L.A, on behalf of the Gundagai Shire Council, approached the Government for a loan of £20, to be…

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

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 2

[?] Sir,—In your issue of the 16th inst., a letter appeared over the nom de plume of "Onlooker," relating to the Wagga municipal valuations. I was…

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The Shire Referendum

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 3

Sir,—The ratepayers of the Jindalee Shire will shortly be called upon to decide by referendum whether or not they are to erect their own shire…

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Cootamdndra Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 4

The Cootamundra Council has arranged a loan to complete the buildings at the municipal baths, which were opened last season. The council…

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Cowra Council's Finances

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 4

At a meeting of the Cowra Council it was announced that all funds were in credit, the total credit balance at the bank being £13,184. It was stated…

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Correspondence (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Municipal Valuations (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 6

Sir,—I am at a loss to know why Mr Rickard should be accused of writing my letter published in your issue of June 15. I think I made it clear…

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Aldermen Quarrel Assault Charge Follows Mayor's Straight Left and Right Cross SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1936 · page 1

An alleged assault during the meeting of the Bankstown council on June 3, resulted to-day in an action at the Campsle Small Debts Court, the…

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Aldermen's Quarrel Assault Charge Follows Mayor's Straight Left and Right Cross SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 24 June 1936 · page 3

An alleged assault during the meeting of the Bankstown council resulted in an action at the Campsle Small Debts Court, the parties being two…

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Government Defeat in Legislative Council Due to Members' Absence Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1936 · page 3

On the casting vote of the President (Sir John Peden) the Legislative Council to-day defeated the third reading of the Local Government (Amendment)…

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Wagga Cricket Ground Control by Council Speeding Up the Bill in Assembly Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1936 · page 4

Despite the fact that Government business, which always is more acute towards the end of the session, the acting Premier (Colonel Bruxner) has…

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