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Council & local affairs, 1937

1,479 stories in Riverina's papers · page 48 of 74

Yass Council Criticises Act

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 1

The alleged injustice of the Resumed Soldiers’ Preference Act to capable young men to-day who were in the cradle when the Great War…

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Turf Wicket for Gundagai District Public Meeting Makes Decision. Shire to Be Approached

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 5

A representative gathering of nearly thirty district enthusiasts on Tuesday evening unanimously decided to go ahead with the…

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"Dark Days" Lights Out in Council Chamber Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 4

The failure of the lights in the Legislative Council Chamber to-night provided a diversion. Mr. Alam was referring to the worries of the fanners…

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Shire Council Praised

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 2

"I was at Muttama last Sunday, said Cr. Manwaring at yesterday's Shire Council meeting, "and several people out there expressed their…

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Jindalee Shire Conference to Be Called About Main Roads

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 6

Crs. Smirl (president), Donaldson. witenden, Haynes. Bennett, Ward, Moore, and Manwaring attended yesterday's monthly meeting—a full…

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Unlawfully Rescuing Stock Tumut Shire v. Mrs Roy Cole

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 5

At the Adelong Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. F. Grugeon, P.M., Muriel Cole, wife of Roy Cole, was charged that, on 11th day…

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Ambulance for Narandera Under Council's Control

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

At the meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council last week, a letter was received from the Returned Soldiers' League and the Old Time…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Health Inspector Resigns Wagga-Mangoplah Road

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 4

A meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held yesterday. The president (Cr. O.'Brien) presided. Others present were Councillors Hedditch,…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 7

Mitchell Shire Council met on Tuesday, those present being the President (Cr. D. Hamilton) and Crs C. W. Richardson, H. W. Baker, L…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting Wagga Mangoplah Road

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 3

The Kyeamba Shire Council herd its monthly meeting yesterday, Cr. [?]en (president) presenting. Others present were: Councillors…

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Kyeamba Shire Question of New Offices Cr. O'brien Replies to Cr. M'kay

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 September 1937 · page 7

During the Kyeamba Shire Council's monthly meeting yesterday, Cr. O'Brien referred to a letter written by Cr. M'Kay and published in this paper…

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Catholic Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 4

The fourth Plenary Council of the Catholic Church in Australia and New Zealand concluded at a public service at St. Mary's Cathedral to-day…

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Shire Tenders

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

Lockhart Shire Council has accepted following tenders: B. M. O'Connell, £49/15/9 for work on Hoffmann's road: J. Merbach, £80,…

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Shire Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 3

The shire clerk (Mr. H. B. Moyle) reported:— Outstanding Rates and Charges On the 31st. ult. the following…

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Lockhart Shire Good Progress With Electrical Undertaking

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present: Councillors C. Condon (acting president), J…

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Wagga Eisteddfod Inaugural Sessions Officially Opened by Mayor Good Attendances for First Day

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

For the opening sessions of this year's Wagga Eisteddfod there were gratifying attendances in both afternoon and evening, and the programmes were of an entertaining character. Owing to the delay in .the arrival…

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Town Hall Destroyed Big Fire at Eastwood Council Records May Be Saved Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 3

The Town Hall and Council Chambers at Eastwood were practically destroyed by a fire shortly after 3 o'clock this morning. When firemen arrived…

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Municipal Ambulance Brigade Established in Narandera an Economical and Efficient Service

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

As our readers att already aware, the Municipal Council recently decided to establish a Municipal Ambulance Brigade in Narandera, and it is…

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Correspondence Municipal Civil Ambulance Brigade (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

Sir, —The Narandera Municipal Council is to be commended for its splendid effort and accomplishment in the establishment of a Municipal…

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Riverina Council Annual Meeting This Month District Match at Narrandera

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 8

The honorary secretary of the Riverina Cricket Council (Mr. K. D. Barker), has issued notices calling the annual meeting of the Riverina…

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