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Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 49 of 75

Culcairn Shire Council Monthly Meeting Outstanding Rates

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 6

At the meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held at the council chambers yesterday, there were present: Councillars P. H. Paech (president), J. H…

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Jindalee Shire Council Annulled Election on October 3 No Relief Work

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 3

Word has been received that the Jindalee Shire Council has been annulled, and an election of two candidates in each of the four…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting Another Tractor and Grader To Be Purchased

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council there were present Councillors W. Bicket (president), J. G. P. Nolen, J. L. Bull. A. A. Kook,…

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Coolamon Road Contract Completion Considered By Mitchell Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 4

For more than two hours yesterday the Mitchell Shire Council discussed, at its meeting a contract on the Coolamon-road. Its…

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Mitchell Shire Tenders

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 4

The Mitchell Shire Council, at its meeting yesterday accepted the tender of R. E. Curran of £10/3/9 for five chains of forming and gravelling and…

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Coolamon Shire Roads of Access From Mitchell Shire

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 6

At the July meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council, the shire president (Cr. L. M. Redgrave) referred to the probability that the States, during the…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Meeting Held Straying Stock Nuisance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: the President (Cr. C. R. Richardson), and Councillors D. Hamilton,…

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Sydney Trades Hall Council Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 1

A meeting of union secretaries and organisers held at the Trades Hall carried a resolution asking the Premier to support a 40-hour' week at the…

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Jindalee Shire Resignation of Councillors Minister Orders Election Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooney has ordered an election to be held on October 3 to appoint a council in the Jindalee Shire…

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Width of Tyres Act Coolamon Council Defeats Motion for Enforcement Decision Shelved

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 6

The proposed enforcement of the Width of Tyre Act in the Coolamon Shire was the subject of animated discussion at the Council meeting…

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Jindalee Shire Council Annulled Election on October 3 No Relief Work

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 7

Word has been received that the Jindalee Shire Council has been annulled, and an election of two candidates in each of the…

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District Hospital Tennis Court Official Opening at 3 O'clock. Next Saturday Afternoon by His Worship the Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 2

All town and district folk are cordially invited. the ladies are asked to "bring a basket." Tea will be provided. In particular it is hoped that all…

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Junee Baths City Firm's Bombshell Intention to Purchase Land Council to Move for Resumption

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 5

A staggering blow has been dealt Junee in the matter of its proposed swimming pooL Just when it appeared that a start might…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 3

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

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Government Attitude to Municipal and Shire Councils Letter From Mr. Hugh Main

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 3

Some weeks ago, the Dubbo Municipal Council wrote to the Junee Council asking support in seeking from the Government better conditions for…

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Shire P. W . P.’s

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

At the July meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council a Hitter was read from the Department of Agriculture to the effect that the Department under…

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Council's Protests Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 1

Several municipal councils last, night carried resolutions of protest over the dismissal of relief workers. The Lidcombe council added a rider that the…

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Junee Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Public Meeting to be Called to Discuss Militia

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over a full complement of the Junee Municipal Council last Tuesday night…

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British Labor Council to Consider Situation Don

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 1

The british National Gou[?]cil of Lobor has been conyened for Tuesday next especialiy to consider the S[?]sh situation…

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District Hospital Tennis Court Opening To-Morrow, at 3 The Mayor to Officiate Exhibition Match

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 3

Interest is centred in the doubles match, to-morrow, at the official opening of the District Hospital tennis court. On his game, Bob…

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