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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 48 of 75

Sewerage Connection Costs Question of Finance Deputation to Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 3

"EVERYBODY thought the sewerago house connections would be done by the Council on three per cent loan money, but…

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The Killer-dog Menace Alsatian Breed Eulogised Appeal to Council to Lift Ban

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 6

WITH a huge Alsatian prowling around the precincts of the crowd­ed Council Chamber, padding silently into the President's office and out again to gaze inquiringly at the faces of those about the table, Mr. L. B. Marchant delivered a dramatic…

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Tumut Shire Works Spooner's Offer of £ for £ Subsidy Not Accepted under the Government Conditions Full-time Labor to Be Sought

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

As a result of the vists of Mr. Spooner, the Minister for Works and Local Government, as Tumut some time ago when certain urgent results in the shire were brought ands his notice and Commed asked for Government assistance by has offered the Council a ₤ for ₤…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 4

On the recommendation of the gas-works manager (Mr. H. J. Chaston) and the finance committee, it was decided to charge gas sales on a heating unit…

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Lockhart Shire Council Monthly Meeting Emergency Relief Work Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Lockhart Shire Council there were present: Councillors W. S. Browne (president), J. Gooden, J. J. Nolan, A. D…

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Coolamon Shire Council Financial Position Works Affected by Lack of Funds

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 11

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council, the president (Councillor L. M. Redgrave) presided, other present being Councillors…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Lake Albert Control Move Made by P.P. Board

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. Councillor J. M. O'Brien presided, and others present were…

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Tumut Shire August Meeting Points of Interest

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 3

At the August meeting of the Tumut Shire Council there were present Councillors H. Godfrey (chair), Jas. Elphick, H. S. Davy, J. C. G. Young,…

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Seven Councillors Resign Over Shire Office Position

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 13

Jindalee Shire Council (Cootamundra) has temporarily gone out of existence. There was a sensation at Thursday's meeting when seven of…

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Kyeamba Shire Big Springs Road Complaints by Ratepayers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 13

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday, those present being the President (Cr. J. M. O'Brien) and Crs. E. S. Holmes, H. Crichton, F…

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Willans Hill Beacon Wagga Council Proposal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 3

Acting on a recommendation of the Works Committee, the Wagga Council decided on Thursday night to have estimates prepared of the cost of…

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Wagga Council Control of Lake Albert Conference to Be Held

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, those present being the Mayor (Ald. H. McDongh), and Aldermen J. V. Doyle,…

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Gundagai Sheep Sale Yards Proposed Purchase by Council Committee's Report Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, the special committee (Councillors Carberry, M'Hugh, M'Laughlin, and W Luff) appointed…

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Gundagai Council Monthly Meeting Federal Aid for Roads Unemployment Relief Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council those present were Councillors H. P. carberry (president), L. Ryan (vice-president), J. F…

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Tumut Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 4

The following shire matters were dealt with at the last meeting of the Tumut Shire Council:— From H. H. Newell thanking…

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Tumut Shire Council Alleged Abuse of Press Privileges

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 4

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting last Tuesday, Cr. H. S. Davy stated that although the matter of appointing the assistant Noxious…

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Ban on Alsatians Owner's Dramatic Appeal at Leeton Shire Council to Consider

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 3

With his huge Alsatian prowling restlessly around the precincts of the crowded council chamber at Leeton padding silently into the president's…

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Want a Better Road Ratepayers Write to Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 4

At the Gundagai Shire meeting last week, letters were received from Messrs. R. T. Beatty, R. B. Coleman, and J. W. Corkhill with further…

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Harden Adopts Sewerage Scheme Unanimous Decision by Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 1

“That this council notify the Government that they are prepared to adopt the Sewerage Scheme, on the terms set down,…

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Pedestrians on Roads Tumut Council Seek Police Co-operation

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 3

At the meeting of the Tumut Shire Council on Tuesday last, the Engineer mentioned the matter of car accidents as reported…

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