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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,479 stories in Riverina's papers · page 25 of 74

Jindalee Shire Works Scheme of £6000 Agreed to

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 5

Crs. Smirl (president), Donaldson, Witenden, Bennett, Haynes, Manwaring and Moore attended the usual monthly meeting yesterday…

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Loyalty to Crown Remarks at Council Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 5

Before the close of the Coolamon Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, last, the President (Cr. Betigrave) said that as the meeting was the last [?]…

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Gravel Loader Council Decides Not to Purchase

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

At the Coolamon Shire Council meeting on Tuesday the question of the advisability of purchasing the Engineer’s gravel-loading device was…

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Presentation to Mr. A. A. Kook by Shire Councillors and Staff

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 2

During the course of the meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Tuesday last a break was made for the purpose of making a presentation to…

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Cricket Ground Proposed Improvements by Council Deputation from Cricket Association

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 4

A deputation from the Wagga Cricket Association waited on the Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night to explain its attitude…

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Filtration Plant Proposal Adopted by Council Following a Keen Debate

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 3

AFTER a lengthy dis[?] it was decided at the Council meeting on Tuesday night to adopt a recommendation of the Water and Sewerage Committee that the Leeton domestic water supply scheme should be augmented by the installation of a [?]tration…

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REV. C. and Mrs. Goy Farewelled by A.I.M. Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 7

At a farewell in the A.I.M. Council Room, Sydney, Rev. A. S. McCook, Chairman of the Council, presided, and welcomed visitors who were joining…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 5

Hardys Ltd, requested that Coleman-street from Albury-road to Hardys factory be tar-surfaced. It was agreed that maintenance work be carried out…

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Junee Municipal Council First Meeting Since Elections Aldermen Welcomed Coronation Resolution

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over a full complement of the newly constituted Junee Municipal Council. The Mayor welcomed…

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Southern Towns County Council For Water Mitchell Shire Joins

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 7

Mitchell Shire Council had before it on Tuesday a draft of the proposals of the Minister for Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner) for…

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Coolamon Shire Monthly Council Meeting President's Sydney Visit Electricity Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council the president (Councillor L. M. Redgrave) reported that work in connection with the…

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Kyeamba Council's New Engineer

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 6

From nine applicants, Mr. G. F. Cameron was yesterday appointed engineer to the Kyeamba shire Council, and will start his new duties on June 1…

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Mitchell Shire Neglected Noxious Weeds Decision to Prosecute

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 11

Mitchell Shire Council met on Tuesday, those present being: Crs. D. Hamilton (president), H. W. Baker, C. W. Richardson, L. Cox,…

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Shire's Big Job 21 Miles of Bitumen Road

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 7

Tired of waiting for the road to be declared a Highway a proposal to bitumen surface the Main Harden-Cootamundra Road for the 21…

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Kyeamba Shire Water For Turvey Park Consideration at Next Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 3

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday, those present being Crs J. M. O'Brien (president), J. H. Mackay, E. S. Holmes, H. Crichton, E…

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Wagga Council Valuation Appeals Control of Street Hawkers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 13

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, those present being the Mayor (Ald. H. McDonough) and Aldermen E. J…

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Wagga Cricket Ground Deputation To Council Modified Improvements Suggested

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 9

A deputation representing the Wagga Cricket Association on Thursday night waited on the Wagga Municipal Council and made…

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Water Supply Southern Towns Proposal Kyeamba Council Approves "A Very Fine Scheme"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1937 · page 2

Kyeamba Shire Council, at its monthly, meeting yesterday approved wholeheartedly or the proposed Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme, to…

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Junee Municipal Council First Meeting Since Elections Aldermen Welcomed Coronation Resolution

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 3

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

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Tumut Shire Council May Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 6

At the May meeting of the Tumut Shire Council there were present Councillors H. Godfrey (president), Jas. Elphick, H. S. Davy, T. J. O'Brien,…

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