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Council & local affairs, 1937

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Burrinjuck Reservoir Report of Wagga Municipal Engineer WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 1

Reporting to the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night the municipal engineer (Mr. H. J. Chaston) produced a number of…

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Municipal Electoral Roll

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 4

The triennial list of electors of the Wagga Municipal Council may be inspected from August 15 to August 30 at the Town Hall, Court House, police…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 5

The Director of Production of the Official Review for Australia's 150th anniversary inquired as to whether the council was prepared to subscribe £30…

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Drainage Works Easements Required Report of Municipal Engineer

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 3

The municipal engineer (Mr. H. J Chasto[?]) in his report to the works committee for last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council said…

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Wagga Council The Special Loans

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 13

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, the Mayor (Aid. H. McDouough) presiding. Others present wore: Aid. E. J. McGrath, J…

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Burrinjuck Dam Council Seeks Report Concern for River Valley Settlers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council, its meeting on Thursday night, decided to ask the Premier (Mr. Stevens) to make available a copy of…

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Tin Hares Mr. Ross Explains Position to Aldermen

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 3

Mr. W. F. Ross, M.L.A., met the Mayor (Ald. J. Rinkin) and the aldermen on Saturday morning at the town clerk's office, in order to…

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Burrinjuck Reservoir Report of Municipal Engineer to Wagga Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

Reporting to the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on Thursday night last the municipal engineer (Mr. H. J. Chaston) produced…

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A Civil Ambulance at Junee May be Formed by Municipal Council Opinion to Be Sought

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

Says the Junee “Southern Cross” There is every possibility that as the outcome of a discovery in the Local Government Act, that the…

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Legislative Assembly Reduction in Seats May Come After Elections Legislative Council, Too Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 1

The proposed reduction of seats in the Legislative Assembly may be linked with a plan to eliminate 10 M's.L.C, and deferred until after the election…

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Lockhart Shire Council Urban Committee Uneasy About Water Supply and Make Alternative Proposals

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present: Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), J. Gooden, A. D…

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"Miss Australia, 1937" Welcome Home to Miss Sheila Martin by Citizens of Wagga and District Large and Enthusiastic Crowd at Town Hall Presentation By Municipal Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2

Every available seat was occupied at the Wagga Town Hall yesterday morning when Miss Sheila Martin ("Miss Australia, 1937") was given a rousing welcome by the citizens of Wagga and district after her return from…

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Town Council Big Works Scheme Proposed Some Streets to be Re-named

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Municipal Council Ald. Gibson suggested that a loan he raised to enable the council to concrete the…

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Travelling Stock Moving Along Roads and Routes Letter From P.P. Boards Council Of Advice

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 1

Some weeks ago the Narandera Pastures Protection' Board made inquiries from the Council of Advice to Pastures Protection Boards with…

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Temora C.P. Electorate Council 2 Candidates Endorsed Mr. Hugh Roberton, of Winchendonvale Mr. Doug, Dickson, of Dirnaseer

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 August 1937 · page 2

The above two were selected on Saturday to ram together (exchanging preferences) for the vacant Temora scat, the Hon…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Final Rate Notices Issued Diphtheria Immunisation Campaign

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 2

Final rate notices in respect to all ridings in the Mitchell Shire have, been issued, it was reported to the monthly meeting of the council Yesterday…

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Cootamundra Meetings Mr. Ross Meets Council Members Control of Fisher Park

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 3

An important meeting took place in Cootamundra on Saturday morning when Mr. W. F. Ross, M.L.A., met the Mayor (Ald. J. Rinkin) and the…

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Water for Turvey Park From Municipal Service Action by Councils

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 4

The question of the installation of a water supply scheme for Turvey Park was discussed yesterday with the town clerk (Mr. C. R. Macdonald) and…

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Gundagai Shire Meeting the Attendance

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 2

The August meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, held on Tuesday last, was attended by a full council. Cr. H. P. Carberry (President)…

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Riverina Electorate Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 4

A most successful meeting of the Riverina (Labor) Council was held in the Criterion Hall, Narandera, on Sunday, July 25th…

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