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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,488 stories in Riverina's papers · page 60 of 75

County Council Warned 40-Hour Week Decision "Must Hun the Gauntlet" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 1

The Sydney County Council reaffirmed its previous decision introduce a 40-hour week for its employees when by 3 votes to 2 it rejected…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Kyeamba Shire Roads (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 October 1936 · page 7

Sir,—In the last report of the Kyeamba Shire Council, the question of maintenance of roads within the shire was discussed at some length, and…

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Tumut Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 2

The October meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held at the Tumut Shire chambers on Tuesday last, the president, Cr. H. Godfrey, presiding…

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Bland Shire Council CORRESPONDENCE

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council, the following correspondence of district interest was read and dealt with:—…

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Shire Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 8

At the general monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council on Tuesday, there were present Councillors H.P. Carberry (president), W. Luff,…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 3

The shire engineer (M[?]S. J-Hunnings) submitted the following report to-Friday's meeting:— Bongongo bridges: Small and gang…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Council Meeting Sewerage Scheme to be Proceeded With Coursing Club Control

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held last Tuesday, those present being Crs. H. P. Carberry (president), J. P. M'Laughlin…

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No Rebate to Diggers' Coursing Club Shire Stands Firm On Park Charges

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 4

The Gundagai Shire will not reduce the 10 per cent, gate charges for the proposed Diggers' Coursing Club…

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Forty-hour Week Defended by Ald. Lloyd Enfield Council Motion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 1

At a meeting of the Enfield Council last night a motion was carried expressing the opinion that the 40-hour week was one for determination…

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Coolamon Shire Council CORRESPONDENCE

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 4

At the meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday last, corresponding was read and death with an follows. [?]…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, when there were present Crs. W. Bicket (President), W. R. Scilley, A…

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Coolamon Shire Council Financial Position

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting at the south was held on Tuesday last. The Pre[?]dent (Councillor L. N. [?]) presided, others present [?] Crs. R…

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Tumut Shire Council October Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

The October meeting cf the Tumut Shire Council was held on Tuesday last. Those present were Crs. H. Godfrey (chair), J. C. Young, T…

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Unemployed Relief Subsidised Borrowing Shire Council Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

At the Coolamain Shire council meeting on Tuesday a [?] discussion that play in connection with the State [?]…

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Contract or Day Labour “A Principle Involved” Shire Council Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 2

At last Tuesday’s meeting tenders week considered for various gain [?] works Three [?] cannot be published [?] they have been…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 4

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

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Shire Engineer’s Car

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

At the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, the matter of Shire Engineer’s motor car was brought up. The Engineer said the car should…

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Shire President’s Minute

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 2

In his Minute, at the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, the President (Cr. L. M. Redarve reported that tenders had been called for the…

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Municipal Council (Continued from previous page) Herdsman's Report

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 5

The Herdsman (Mr. G. Moloney) reported as follows:— "The number of stock now on agistment on the common is 132 head…

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Diphtheria Immunization Shire’s Successful Campaign

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 October 1936 · page 3

The campaign conducted by the Coolamon Shire, in conjunction with the [?] of the public Health, in [?]the [?] of [?]…

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