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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 54 of 75

Road Maintenance Interesting Discussion by Kyeamba Shire Councillor M'Kay's Proposals Motion Lost on Casting Vote

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 5

One of the principal matters discussed at the Kyeamba Shire Council meeting yesterday was a motion submitted by Councillor. M'Kay. The…

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Turvey Park Area Transfer to Municipality Sought Essential Facilities Wanted

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 6

In order that residents in that area south of the Wagga showground, known as Turvey Park may share in the advantages of electricity, sewerage…

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Centenary Of Macleay Jubilee of Kempsey Municipality

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 5

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

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The Municipal and Shire Resident-Occupier's Position

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 4

The recent attempt to alter the shire and municipal franchise seems to have left a great number of people in doubt as to the persons who are…

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Jindalee Shire Election One Candidate Out Mr. Arthur Dillon

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 3

For the election by post, on Saturday, October 3, Mr. Arthur Dillon, one of the five candidates for D riding, is out of the running, for he has been…

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Lockhart Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 5

The shire clerk (Mr. H. B. Moyle) reported as follows:— Outstanding Rates and Charges. On the 31st. ult. the following…

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Alsatian Dogs Leeton Shire Council's Ban

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 3

After a strenuous fight by Councillor Struck, of Leeton; to bring about a postponement, of the proclamation against Alsatian dogs for six months,…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 5

The shire engineer, (Mr. W. L. Hurd) reported as follows:— Entrance to Ronnfeldt's Lane…

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Lockhart Shire Council. the Late President. Cr. Nolan Elected to the Vacancy

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

A special and also an ordinary meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present: Councillors J. J. Nolan (acting…

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Correspondence Shire Matters (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 2

Sir,—May I have a little more space for Shire matters Mr. Scilley, I mean Mr. Russell, says that my statement that the purchase would…

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Legislative Council Victorian Reform Bill Curtailing Powers Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 1

An amendment bt the Constitution to curtail rigorously the power of the legislative Council to veto measures, approved by the Legislative Assembly…

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Junee Municipality Proclaimed in 1886 Petition to Governor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 3

In view of the "Back to June" celebrations, which will be held from September 27 to October 4, the petition for the incorporation of Junee as…

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Tumut Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

The September meeting of the Tumut Shire Council took place at the Tumut shire chambers on Tuesday last. Present were Crs. H. Godfrey…

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Tumbarumba Shire Monthly Council Meeting

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 1

The September meeting of the Shire Council, adjounred from the previous week, was held on Monday, attended by Crs C. 3. Woodhouse…

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Demondrille's Shire Clerk

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 2

Prior to leaving Botany Council to take up duties as clerk for Demondrille Shire, Mr. J. Morgan (assistant town clerk) was entertained by the…

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Cycle Koad Racing Banned by Council

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 4

Although cycle racing on the roads of Tr. oi be rumba has been regularly conducted for meeting on Monday received meeting on Monday received a letter from…

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Junee Council Relief Work Conditions Inspector Report Shortage of Labor

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 8

The Mayor (Aid. C. J. O'Sullivan) presided at the Junee Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday. The only absentees were Aldermen Taylor and…

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Tumut Shire Council September Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

The September meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, those present being Crs. H. Godfrey (chair), J. C…

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Yanko Shire Council (Continued from previous page)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 5

Letter from Sandigo F. and S. Associate on relating to a heavy traffic bridge proposed for Sandigo.— The question of the possibility of…

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Yanko Shire Council Alsatian Docs Declared Noxious Within Shire Tractor and Grader Ordered

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, when there were present Crs. W. Bicket {President), J. G. F. Nolen,…

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