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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 55 of 75

Kyeamba Shire Council (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 2

Sir,—In reporting the discussion by the Kyeamba Shire Council on road maintenance in your issue of last Saturday, I am not reported quite correctly…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 3

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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Lockhart Shire By-election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

The following have nominated for the extraordinary election in C riding of the Lockhart Shire: William C. Conner, of Bidgeemia; J. P. Matthews,…

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Cricketers Meet Council Turf Wicket and Park Oval Discussed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 6

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening a deputation consisting of Messrs. L. Valery, C. Boyton and D. Drover,…

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Press Not Admitted Trades and Labor Council Decision Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 4

As a further step in its campaign against the inner group in control of the Labor movement, the Trades and Labor Council decided to-night to…

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Proposed Electricity Supply for Grahamstown Council Not Yet in Receipt of Any Proposition

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 1

At the Tumu Shire Council meeting on Tuesday a letter was received from the Secretary of Grahamstown and District Progress Association…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1936 · page 5

The council endorsed the action of the municipal engineer (Mr. H.J. Chaston) in purchasing from Mr. Walter Burns a quantity of timber, steel…

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Tumut Shire Council September Meeting Points of Interest

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 11

The September meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held at the shire chambers last Tuesday. Present were: Councillors H. Godfrey (presiding), J…

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Lockhart Shire

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 3

Five candidates nominated for the vacancy in Lockhart Shire are;--W. C. Conner, Bidgeemia; J. P. Mathews, Urangeline; A. L…

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Wade Shire Election

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 3

The result of the poll for the extraordinary. election of a councillor for D Riding, Wade Shire, was as follows: H. E. J. Fowler, 135; A…

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Lockhart Shire Council Special Meeting The Late President Councillor Nolan Elected to Vacancy

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 4

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

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Chamber of Commerce Formed in Wagga (Provisional Council Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 10

To promte, protect, and advance the internal and external trade, commerce, and the manufactures and Industries of Wagga and…

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Wagga Council The Electricity Loan Payment in Full Declined

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 11

The regular meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, the Mayor (Ald. H. McDonough) presiding. Others…

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Willans Hill Drainage Scheme To Cost £23,200 (Estimates' Before Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 9

A comprehensive scheme for the drainage of Willams Hill and the residential area of Wagga situated on the southern side of the railway line…

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"Back to Junee" First Borough Council Elected in 1886 Three Early Resignations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 3

The returning officer for the election of the first Junee Borough Council was Dr. Christie, who was appointed as such on August 26, 1886. Nomination…

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Agent's Fraud Former Alderman of Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 1

Because of his wife and five children, leniency was extended to Clarence Adolphns George Moon (42), at the Albury Police Court, when he…

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Yanko Shire Bans Alsatian Dogs

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

The Yanko Shire Council has de­clared Alsatian dogs noxious within its Shire. The effect of this motion will be that this breed of dog will…

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Lockhart Shire "C" Riding Vacancy Draws Five Candidates

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

It speaks well for the great interest taken in shire affairs that five gentlemen nominated for the vacancy in C Riding of Lockhart Shire…

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Town Council No Referendum on the the Sewerage

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 3

Last night's meeting was attended by Ald. J. Rinkin (Mayor), R. Barr L. Cohkey, D. I. McLean, R. Gibson, and F. Legge…

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Wagga's Sixteenth Eisteddfod Officially Opened by Deputy Mayor Big Attendances at Plaza Wagga Junior Orchestra Wins Paling Cup

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1936 · page 2

With increased attendances and a general improvement in standard, the Wagga Eisteddfod Society auspiciously opened the festival for 1936 yesterday and last night. All sessions were splendidly attended, and delightful…

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