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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,438 stories in Riverina's papers · page 36 of 72

Progress Assn. One Shire and Two Municipalities Griffith Suggestion for M.i. Areas

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

THE monthly meeting of the Leeton Progress Association's committee had before it on Tuesday night a letter from the Griffith Ratepayers' and Progress Association asking for support to a proposal that Leeton and Griffith be made municipalities, and the…

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Ganmain District Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above took place at the Public School, Ganmain, on Saturday last, under the chairmanship of Rev. J. G. Pollard,…

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Grandstand Charges Discussed by Municipal Council Sporting Bodies Must Have Officers at Grandstand

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

The Municipal Council discussed the question of charges to the grandstand at the sports ground at its meeting on Monday evening last…

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Ambulances Narandera Hospital Moves for Amendment of Low Municipal Council Decides to Co-operate

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

Before the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday night concluded its business. The Mayor Ald. Yeoman said…

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River Pollution Council's Sweepings Blamed WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

Wagga Council, at its meeting last night, was advised that Mr. Charles A. Paterson, honorary fisheries inspector, had written requesting…

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Sesqui-centenary Celebrations Wagga Council Preparing Extensive Gardening Work

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

Wagga Municipal Council is preparing for Australia's sesqui-centenary celebrations to be held in Wagga in October…

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More Grants Sought Wagga Council, As Benefactor Boy Scouts' Request

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

Wagga Municipal Council, having become recognised as a benevolent institution, has received quite a number of requests for donations. The…

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River Pollution Council's Sweepings Blamed Engineer Denies Allegations Removal of Carcases

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

Wagga Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, was advised that Mr. Charles A. Paterson, honorary fisheries inspector, had written to the…

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Plumbers and Drainers' Licenses Further Complaint by Mr. F. G. Burke Dealt with at Meeting of Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 5

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening last a lengthy letter was received from Mr. F. G. Burke in which he complained…

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Insult to Offer Organiser £20 Per Year Junior Farmers' Advisory Council Will Carry On Quality in Work Wanted in Future

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

THAT it was an insult to offer a man £20 to carry out the work of organising this district for the Junior Farmer Movement, was the opinion expressed at a meeting of the Advisory Council on Tuesday night. A teacher at the Leeton I.H. School, who had…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 3

Residents of rural areas are becoming increasingly interested in the proposal of the Wagga Municipal Council to extend its electric supply to rural…

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Kyeamba Shire

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Kyeamba Shire council took place yesterday with a full attendance, viz.:--Crs. J. M. O'Brien (president), E. H…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Dead Stock in River Inspector's Report

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 5

Reference to the toll the dry conditions and cold weather has taken of stock was made yesterday at the meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council by…

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Wagga Council Fortnightly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 5

At Thursday meeting of Wagga Municipal Council there were present: Aldermen H. E. Gissing (Mayor), J. N. Small, E. F. Selff, L…

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Items of News Council Was Brief

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 6

Whether the absence of three aldermen from the meeting was the deciding factor in the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on Thursday night…

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Tractors v. Horses Council Adjourns to Review Finances

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 3

Deferred from last meeting the Engineer's proposal for dispensing with several horses and installing additional machinery plant, came up…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Starving Stock on Common Long Discussion

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman R. G. Weaver) presided over a full complement of aldermen of the Junee Municipal Council at its fortnightly meeting this week…

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Speed Limit Moves in Assembly and Council Accidents Still Increasing Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 1

It is understood that a move to minimise or revoke the effect of the 30 m.p.h. speed limit will probably be made simultaneously in the…

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Restricted Use of Radiators Discussed By Shire Council

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

At Monday's meeting of Lockhart Shire Council, Mr. Mark Turner, the Lockhart manager for Mr. N. Laurantus, proprietor of the Rio…

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Lockhart Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report Rates Slower in Collection Than Last Year

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 3

Mr. H. Moyle (the Shire Clerk) reported that the following rates and sanitary charges were outstanding: General rates, current, £2,708;…

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