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Council & local affairs, 1937

1,479 stories in Riverina's papers · page 47 of 74

DISSOLUTION Victorian Assembly Over Council Reform Measure MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 1

The Government has decided to go to the country in an endeavor to get the endorsement by the electors of a bill to re-constitute the Legislative…

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Dissolution Victorian Assembly Over Council Reform Measure Decision to Go to Country Election Within a Month Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 4

The Government has decided to go to the country in an endeavor to set the endorsement by the electors of a bill to re-constitute…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 4

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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Municipal Aerodrome Council Favors Proposal Expert Advice to Be Obtained

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 1

IT is not often that the aldermen have an audience when they are discussing municipal business, but on Monday evening last there were a number of residents in attendance at the meeting of the Council. The majority were interested in the…

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Municipal Ambalance To be Established by Council Offer of Ambulance Waggon Accepted

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 6

At the Municipal Council meeting en Monday evening last a letter was received From Messrs. J. Moir, E. M…

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Council Reform Not Main Issue Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 4
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Ministers said to-day that the reform of the Legislative Council would not be the main issue in the State election on October 2. The…

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Associated Sports Ground Subdivision Representations Made by Council to the Premier

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 6

IN the Shire President's minute published in last issue, the report of an interview with Mr. Stevens was given. The…

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Victorian Assembly Dissolution Over Council Reform Measure Election Within a Month

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 6

The Victorian Government has decided to go to the country in an endeavor to get the endorsement by the electors of a bill to re-constitute the…

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Cricket Ground Work Carried Out by Council During Last Few Months

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 2

In his report to the Wagga Municipal Council last night the municipal engineer (Mr. H. J. Chaston) stated that the work carried out by the…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Discussions On Base For 65th Battalion Junee More Central Than Cootamundra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. Those present were the Mayor (Alderman C. J…

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Loan Works and Saleyards Progress Reported by Municipal Engineer

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 2

In his report to the works committee, which came before the Wagga Municipal Council last night, the municipal engineer (Mr. H. J. Chasten) stated…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1937 · page 5

John Howard Smith Ltd., Newcastle, notified the Wagga Municipal Council, in a letter received at the meeting held last night, of an increase…

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Wagga Council Burrinjuck Electricity Emergency Plant Suggested'

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 4 September 1937 · page 13

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

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Local Government Act Criticised by Lord Mayor Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 1

Public criticism and the working of the Local Government Act are so stringent that Sydney men, admirably suited for the City Council, decline to…

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General Items Council Criticises Preference Act

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 3

The alleged injustice of the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act to capable young men to-day who were in the cradle when the Great War was on,…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Discussions on Base for 65Th Battalion Junee More Central Than Cootamundra?

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council was held on Friday. Those present were the Mayor (Alderman G, J. O'Sullivan)…

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Town Council Draft Mortgage for Sewerage Loan Approved Of Tender for Pipes Accepted

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 3

All aldermen were in attendance at last night's meeting of the Municipal. Council, and the Mayor (Ald. J. Rinkin) occupied the chair…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Noxious Weeds Growing Development Following Rains

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 September 1937 · page 2

Mitchell Shire Council, at its monthly meeting yesterday, was informed that hoary cress, Patterson's curse and horehound were growing…

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Shire Valuation Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 1

The only two objectors to shire valuations were Mr. E. A. Tout and Mrs. C. Tout, and by consent this matter was adjourned for one…

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