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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

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A Mayor's Power During Council Debate

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

The status of a Mayor in regard to debates at Council meetings was defined in a communication from Mr. A: R, Bluett,…

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Stormy Interlude at Shire Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

WHEN Mr. Pritchard, Health Inspector, reported to the Council on Tuesday night, that Mr. W. McWaring, of Yanco, had…

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Adelong Water Supply Scheme Again Before Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 5

Messrs F. J. Mackay and P. D. Boston, representing the Adelong Progress Association, again approached the Council to discuss with it…

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Shire Council Correspondence Dealt with at the Monhly Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

THE monthly meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present Crs. A. G…

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Council Tenders

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

IN this issue the Shire Council calls tenders for additions for saleyards; also tenders for two tipping lorries…

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Points From Tumut Shire Tuesday's Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Tuesday last B. J. Whiting tendered his…

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Council to Fill Tanks

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of the Shire Conn cil lest week the inspector (Mr Brinsmead) suggested that in view of the dry conditions many householders…

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Tumbarumba Shire (Continued from Page 1) Water Extensions

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

Five residents submitted & pro posal to be allowed to connect with tic water supply, direct from the reservoir, aud intimated their williug…

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Albury Council Opposes Sunday Sport

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 10

The Albury Municipal Council held a special meeting yesterday and decided against allowing the Albury and Border Lawn ennis Association, which…

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New Golf Links Sought for Tumut Forestry Reserve Near Telegraph Hill Proposed Site Golf Club Seeks Shire Council's Aid Council To Ask Government To Agree To Application of Spooner Scheme

Adelong and Tumut Express · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

Owing to the Tumut Golf Links at present being situated on private land causing financial strain on the club's coffers, a move is afoot for the securing of new links of 60 acres of the Forestry Reserve near Telegraph Hill which has not been used…

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Shire Ridings Cr. Struck Favors Extra Councillor for Town

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

CR. STRUCK gave notice at the Council meeting on Tuesday night, that he would move the following resolution at the…

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Sanitary Rates Must Be Paid Shire Will Collect Amounts Owing

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

Sanitary rates owing to the Gundagai Shire total over £400. This amount will be reduced considerably in the near future…

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Councit's Resolution Vetoed Action of Shire President Leave for Employees to Enter Camp

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

During the period between the March and April meetings of the Shire Council the President (Cr. Chishoim) took the unusual course of reversing the…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Employment of Outsiders On Sewerage Works

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 8

The Mayor (Aid. R. G. Weaver) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The absentees were…

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Tumbarumba Shire Monthly Meeting of Councillors Water Extensions, Road and Bridge Matters Water Supply Loan Proposal Completed

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

Tim monthly meeting of the Shiro Council was held on Wednesday last week. Councillors dealt with several important matters relating to applications from persons outside the area at present served for extensions of the…

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Immunisation Against Diphtheria Government's Scheme Outlined to Council by Dr. B. R, Overend

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

PRIOR to the commencement of business at the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday night, Dr. B. Robson Overend gave an address…

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National Insurance Federal Representatives Confer with B.M.A. COUNCIL Agreement Arrived At MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 7

Arrangements for the provision of medical treatment to persons insured under the proposed national health insurance scheme have been…

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Coolamon Shire Council CORRESPONDENCE

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 6

At the Coolamon Shire council meeting on Tuesday, correspondence was read and dealt with as follows: From Wagga District Ambulance…

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Coolamon Shire Council Interesting Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the. Coolamon Shire Council was held an Tuesday last. The President, Councillor L. M. Redgrave, presided, others…

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Coolamon Shire Council Staff Changes

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 2

At the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday last, the Shire Engineer (Mr, G. Mumford) recommended that Mr. Les could be appointed operator…

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