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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,438 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 72

Car and Cycle Traffic Wagga Council Alarmed at Recent Fatalities and Accidents Handlebar Mirror Suggested

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

The use of an adjustable handlebar mirror on bicycles was suggested in a report to the works committee of the Wagga Municipal Council, which met…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 4

Noises emanating from racing motor cycles was discussed at the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night…

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Mitchell Shire County Council Delegates Crs. Richardson & HUGHES

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 5

Mitchell Shire Council met on Tuesday, the meeting having been put forward a week Those present were Crs. D. Hamilton (President)…

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Kyeamba Shire Council Monthly Meeting Held Engineer's Comprehensive Report MACHINERY v. HORSES

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 2

A comprehensive report was submitted to the Kyeamba Shire Council, at the monthly meeting yesterday, by the shire engineer (Mr. E. F…

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Wagga Council White Way Lighting Council Asked to Carry Cost

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 13

The fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, the Mayor (Aid. H. E. [?]ing) presiding. Others…

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Kyeamba Shire Ratepayers' Interest Available Funds Reduced

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 16

Kyeamba Shire Council met yesterday, those present being Crs. J. M. O'Brien President) E. H. He[?]ditch, A. H. Smith, H. Crichton…

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"Diggers Avenue" Discussion in Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 April 1938 · page 2

The question of the name to be given to the poplar avenue [?]ing the footpath in Wollundry Avenue was a subject of discussion at Thursday…

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Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 4

Present at the Gundagai Shire meeting on Friday were:—Council lors H. P. Carberry (President), E. Tout, J. F. McLaughlin. F. McHugh,…

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Loan Council States May Want Right To Borrow More SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 11 April 1938 · page 1

When the Loan Council meets next week it is reported that a move may be made by the States to increase the 1938-'39 borrowings in Australia to at…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

The Murrumbidgee Shire Council met on Friday, 11th March, all members being present. The Shire Clerk (Mr. A. E. Conolly) and the…

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Lockhart Shire Council The Water Shortage Deputation From Osborne

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 2

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

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Lockhart Shire Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 4

Mr. H. B. Moyle (Shire Clerk) reported on the following matters:— Outstanding Rates and Charges.— On the 31st ultimo, the following…

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Town Council Ald. Conkey Raises Dog Question Again

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 3

Aid. P. Dickson (Mayor). J. Rinkin, D. Stratum, G. Black, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, A. Gilmour, L. Conkey, and J. Leonard attended the ordinary…

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LOCKHART & URANA District Council of P. & C. Associations

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 5

Following the decision of a previous meeting, delegates reepresenting eleven Parents and Citizens' Associations of the Lockhart-Urana…

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Young Wants Grant of £2000 to Aid Council Young

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

Owing to the unhealthy state of the Young municipal finances, brought about through people hot paying their rotes and also by heavy expenditure…

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Suitability of Wheat Varieties Representative Advisory Council to Be Formed

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

Owing to some conflict of opinion in regard to the value of certain varieties of wheat, particularly in regard to quality, the Minister for…

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Judge Rutherford Lord Mayor of Sydney Replies to Criticism Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 4

The question of free speech is not involved. Because a man is not permitted to speak in the Town Hall it does not mean that he must remain…

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Schools Central Council Formed in Wagga District Central Library Scheme to Be First Consideration

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of teachers and delegates from Parents and Citizens' Associations, and the District School Inspector, Mr. R. R. Fairbairn,…

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Gundagai Shire Council

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

At last Gundagai Shire meeting were councillors H. P. Carberry (president), E. A. Tout, J. F. Mclaughlin, F. McHugh, 'T. G. Lindley, J. A…

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Tumut Shire Council April Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

The April meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, those present being Crs. H. Godfrey (chair), L. Roche, W. Has-…

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