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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,479 stories in Riverina's papers · page 52 of 74

Chinese War (Continued from Page One) Boycott Proposals Sydney Labor Council's Next Step SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 October 1937 · page 6

The next step in the Sydney Labor Council's plan to effect a boycott of Japanese goods will probably be the calling of a public meeting in Sydney…

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As a Big Game Hunter; the Mayor Tells a Story

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 2

Upon renewing acquaintance with Mr. Alex smith, who left here in 1903, the Mayor (Mr. Jack Rinkin) related yesterday afternoon, at Fisher Park, an…

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Farewell Presentation to Health Inspector of Kyeamba Shire

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 5

At the Kyeamba Shire Council's office on Saturday, the office staff met to farewell Mr. P. Gillard, health inspector, on his retirement from the…

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Junee Municipal Roll

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 October 1937 · page 4

Mr. Harris, P.M., has confirmed the Junee municipal roll for the triennial period 1937 to 1940. There are 1873 names on the new roll, practically the…

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Shire Elections

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 2

We direct attention to the announcement in our advertising columns re Shire elections to be held in November next…

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Sewerage Tenders Before Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 2

At last night's council meeting the consulting engineers regarding sewerage at Cootamundra submitted their recommendation regarding tenders…

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Riverina Football Council Meeting of Delegates

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 1

A meeting of delegates from leagues within the area of the Riverina Football Council was held at the Star Hotel, Narandera, on Sunday…

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Town Council Grants Promised Tennis Pavilion and Beacon Hill

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 3

Ald. J. Rinkin (Mayor), B. Ward, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, L. Conkey, R. Barr, F. Legge, and P. Dickson attended the ordinary meeting last night…

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Local Government Conference Alderman H. M'donough Returns Wagga Resolutions Carried

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 4

After having attended in Sydney what has been described as the best Local Government Conference yet held, the Mayor of Wagga (Alderman H…

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Bush Fires Conference in Sydney Circulars To Shire Councils SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 October 1937 · page 4

Representatives of many government and private bodies conferred at the Chief Secretary's Department to-day in an endeavor to evolve a scheme to…

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Objection to Shire Valuation Appeals Fail in Local Court

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 4

Magistrate Frank Grudgeon adopted the roles of accountant, economist and valuator on Tuesday last, when in the Shire Appeal Court he…

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Basic Wage Bill Passes Through Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 2

The Industrial Arbitration Amendment Bill which provides for the fixation of the State basic wage on the recently declared Federal basis passed…

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Grenfell to Have Sewerage Despite Ratepayers’ Wishes Votoed by Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 4

The recent decision of the Grenfell ratepayers was vetoed by Grenfell Municipal Council on Thursday night when, acting…

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FARMERS & Settlers' Association Culcairn District Council Many Resolutions Federal Control of Transport

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 6

A meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association took place at the Hotel Culcairn on Monday. Mr. A.B. Paech…

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Willimbong Shire Council Correspondence Dealt with at the Monthly Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 5

THE monthly meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night when…

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Bush Fires Conference in Sydney Circulars to Shire Councils

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

Representatives of many government and private bodies conferred at the Chief Secretary's Department on Tuesday in an endeavor to…

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TEMORA C.P. Electoral Council Endowment of Candidates

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 3

At the Coolamon School of Arts on Friday night last, to responding to a vote of thanks to the speakers, Mr. Robertson stated that it appeared to be…

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Riverina Football Council Meeting of Delegates. Rannock Le[?] Umpire

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

A meeting of delegates from leagues within the area of the Revering Football Council was held at the Star [?] Narandem on Monday…

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Coolamon F. and S. Association Election Council Delegates’ Reports

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 4

A meeting of the Coolamon branch of the P. and S. Association was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. O, H. Boothey, [?] pres[?] During…

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Narandera Municipal Civil Ambulance Brigade New Conveyance Arrives and Is Much Admired

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 October 1937 · page 5

The Municipal Ambulance Brigade was in attendance at the Narandera show ground on Tuesday and Wednesday last…

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