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Council & local affairs, 1936

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, when there were present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Council Administration Needs Overhaul

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 4

Now that the Wagga Municipal Council has decided to make certain alterations to its executive staff—a new position of assistant engineer is to be created, and a valuer is to be appointed—a favorable opportunity presents itself for the long overdue and necessary overhaul of the administrative…

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Labor Council Conference Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Pullen, president of the Labor Council, said to-day that it could be taken for granted that he would preside at the August conference of…

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Jindalee Shire Junee-harden Road Rates Coming in Well

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 7

Crs. T. P. Ellwood (president), E. J. Sell,, W. Smirl, F. L. Manwaring, B. F. O'Connor, A. S. Donaldson, M. J. O'Connor, and W. J. Palmer attended…

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Surprise for Council Minister Sits at Bar of House Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

The Acting-Treasurer (Mr. Spooner), surprised member of the Legislative Council when he sat at the bar of the House this afternoon, and took notes…

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Aldermen Break Law L.G. Act Anomaly

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 6

Unconsciously hundreds of aldermen have been breaking a sacred Local Government Act--"Thou shalt not vote in thine own interests."…

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Kyeamba Shire The Westbrook Road Application for £3,520

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 3

Kyeamba Shire Council held its regular meeting yesterday, Cr. J. M. O'Brien presiding. Others present were: Crs. J. H. Mackay, E. S…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting Tarcutta-Westbrook Road Discussed Application for Grant of £8100

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 3

A meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. The president. Councillor J. M. O'Brien, presided. Others present were Councillors…

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Loan Works Proposal Soldiers'preference Act to Apply Bankstown Council Opposed SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 2

At a meeting of the Sankstone Council to discuss the £60,000 loan works proposal, the Mayor (Alderman J. Gosling) presented a minute in which he…

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Shire Meeting Combating Water Wastage President Has Plan

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 4

THE question of excessive wastage of water in Gundagai was again raised at Friday's monthly meeting of the Gundagai…

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Woolgrowers' Council to Consider Position Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 1

The general secretary of the Gra[?] Association (Mr. J. W. Allen) said yesterday that arrangements had been made for a special meeting of the…

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The Noes Win! Poor Vote for the Shire Referendum Yes, 108; No, 151

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 13 July 1936 · page 2

Saturday's vote on the question of building offices on the Jindalee Shire's block of land in Cooper street, at a cost not to exceed…

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Lockhart Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday last. Present: Crs. J. J. Nolan (Deputy President), C…

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Wagga Aldermen to Visit Narandera

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 2

In order to inspect the Narandera sports ground, the Mayor (Aid. H. M'Donough), members of the health committee, the Town Clerk (Mr. C. R…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 6

The shire engineer (Mr. W. L. Hurd) reported as follows: Electricity Surveys, Etc. During the month progress has…

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Illado Shire Engineer

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 2

The Illabo Shire Council, at a specially convened meeting, considered the appointment of an engineer, following on the resignation of Mr. W…

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Illabo Shire Engineer

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 2

Mr. W. Bell, shire engineer, will retire from the Illabo Shire early next month, after many years of service. The shire council, in considering…

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Sewerage Mr. Spooner's Proposal Received by Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 3

The Municipal Council last night considered a proposal from the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) for a…

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Sydney County Council Report Called For SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 1

The County Council called for a full report concerning the recent trip to Melbourne of the chairman, Councillors S. A. Lloyd, M.L.A., and a…

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Gundagai Shire Council Monthly Meeting Important Business Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1936 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers last Friday. Present were: Councillors. H. P. Carberry, (president)…

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