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Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 53 of 75

Jindalee Shire Election Nominations by 5 P.m. To-day

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

Our tip, in yesterday's issue, as to the nominations, seems to have been correct; but it looks as if Mr. H. J. Last will retire from the B riding contest in…

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Adulterated Food Found Health Inspector Reports to the Shire Diphtheria Gone

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 3

That a consignment of adulterated condensed milk was found locally was reported by Health Inspector Tracy to the Gundagai…

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Engineer Reports on Month’s Work Roads and Bridges In This Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 3

At Tuesday's meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, the engineer (Mr. S J. Hunnings), was present, and submitted the following…

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Poundkeeper Can Not Impound Stock Shire's Decision Follows Complaint Another Man to Assist Impounding Officer

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 4

The Gundagai poundkeeper will not be able to assist the Impounding Officer in impounding stock in future. This decision…

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Macleay Centenary Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 6

This year commemorates the Centenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley and also, by happy coincidence, the jubilee of the…

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Centenary of the Macleay Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 3

This year commemorates the Centenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley and also, by happy coincidence, the jubilee of the…

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Shire Council Correspondence

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 7

THE monthly meeting of Willimbong Shire Council, held on Tuesday night dealt with a wide range of subjects…

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Coolamon Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 3

The used monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council and held on Tuesday last, these present being Councillor L. M. Redg[?] (Presidents,…

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Correspondence (To the Editor.) Aldermen Asked to Think Twice

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 5

Sir,—"Tennis Player" wants the work of shifting the municipal tennis courts to Fisher Park gone on with as quickly as possible. Personally, I was largely…

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Fatally Injured Lockhart Shire President

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 4

When the president of the Lockhart Shire (Councillor Wallace Sproute Browne) attempted to close a gate on his property, Waverley, Pleasant…

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Question in Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 9

Cr. Struck inquired at the Council meeting on Tuesday night whether there was any truth in the rumour going around that there was an…

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Unemployed Relief Work and Shire Awards

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 2

At the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, a letter was read from the Shires’ Association to the effect that the full bench of the Industrial…

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Modern Insurance Offices Wanted by Wagga Mayor Makes Appeal To A.M.P. Officials

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 5

Amazement was expressed by the Mayor of Wagga (Ald. H. M'Donough) yesterday that none of the big financial institutions had offices…

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Alsatian Ban Council Fixes Date a Warm Debate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 3

AFTER a strenuous fight by Cr. Struck to bring about a postponement of the proclamation against Alsatian…

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Centenary of the Macleay Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 6

This year commemorates the cen­tenary of the first white settlement of the Macleay Valley, and also, by happy coincidence, the Jubilee of the…

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Kyeamba Shire

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 4

The regular meeting of Kyeamab Shire Council was held yesterday, Cr. J. M. O'Brien presiding. Others present were : Crs. E. S…

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Goolamon Shire Monthly Council Meeting Cricket Pitch for Park Area

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 11

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council on Tuesday there were present Councillors L. M. Redgrave (president), R Richardson, J. J…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Council Meeting High Water Charges Minister Refuses Request

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held at the shire offices on Tuesday last. In the absence of the president (Councillor H. P…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Grant For Road Improvement Refused Question of Borrowing

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 4

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

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Road Maintenance Kyeamba Shire Discussion Gravel on Roadside

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 3

Pursuant to notice, Cr. Mackay moved at yesterday's melting of the Kyeamba Shire Council: "That the present system of road maintenance…

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