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Council & local affairs, 1938

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Yanko: Shire Council was held on Tuesday last when there were present Crs. J. L. Bull (President), W. H. Scilley, E…

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Coolamon -Temora Developmental Road Proposed Change of Route Shire Council Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 4

At this week shire council meeting letter was read from Mr. J. Colder. secretary of the Winchendon Vale F. and S Association protesting…

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Shire Auditor's Report

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 5

The report of the Auditor, Mr.-A. C. Lamrock, F.C.A., for the year ended S1st December last, was read at last Tuesday's council meeting. He reported…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1938 · 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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Proposed Coolamon-Ganmain Water Scheme Shire Council Discussion Preliminary Investigation to Be Made

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

The letter from the Minister far Works (Mr. Spooner), giving a detailed statement of the proposed Coolamon-Ganmain Water Scheme, was read at Tuesday's Shire Council meeting, and evoked a discussion a report of which is appended. Mr. Spooner's letter was published In our…

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Wagga District Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 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…

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Shire Engineer Retires After 29 Years' Service Presentations to Mr. Rowlands

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

At the close of the monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Tuesday last. The President (Cr. J. L. Bull) said…

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District Council of P. and C. Assns. Inaugural Meeting at Ganmain

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

The first meeting of the newly formed District Council took place at Ganmain on Saturday afternoon last. The following schools were represented:…

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Golf Trophies N.S.W. Golf Council's Request

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 2

The N. S. Wales Golf Council has notified clubs that it has had its attention directed to the method adoped by some winners of…

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Wagga District Schools Central Council Formed Central Library Scheme

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 8

With the object of forming a district schools council, delegates from Parents and Citizens' Associations and teachers at schools throughout…

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Municipal Life Vanity and Insanity

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 16

That Municipal life is a mixture of vanity and insanity, is the opinion of Mr. Primrose, M.L.A., who, six times Mayor of North Sydney,…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Council Meeting Water Shortage Discussed Fire Brigade's Position

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 3

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

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Junee and District P. and C. Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 4

On Monday night, at the Junee Intermediate High School, there was an excellent attendance of districts school representatives when a special…

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Tumut Shire Council April Meeting Points of Interest

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 3

At the April meeting of the Tumut Shire Council there were present Councillors H. Godfrey, Jas. Elphick, H. S. Davy, L. E. Quarmby, A. E…

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Building Permits are Necessary for Town and Country Erections a Court Decision Follows Action By Urana Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 1

At the Urana Police Court, on Friday, April 8, before Mr. D. Parker, relieving P.M., H. H. Lauder, shire engineer, proceeded against Thomas…

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Water Supply Sought by Adelong Progress Association Deputation to Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 6

At the recent meeting of the Tumut Shire Council, a deputation from the Adelong Progress Association, consisting of Mr. F. J. Mackay (president)…

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Australian Defence Loan Council Meeting Labor Leaders' Protest Against Reduction Proposal Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 2

A protest was made to-day by the leader of the Federal opposition (Mr Curtin) against the reported intention of the Commonwealth Government to…

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Loan Council States to Oppose Reductions Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1938 · page 2

The meeting of the Loan Council which begins in Melbourne on Thursday is expected to develop into a united stand by the Suites against…

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Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council was held on Monday week last, there being in Attendance Councillors Chapman…

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Shire of Carrathool Tenders Dealt with

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 1

At the meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, tenders were dealt with as follows:- Contract No. 30/37, gravelling on…

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