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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,438 stories in Riverina's papers · page 44 of 72

Council's Employees Farewelled Messrs. Jack Russell and Ted White Honored

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

A fine gesture by the employees of the Narandera Municipal Council on Tuesday afternoon was to entertain Mr. Jack Russell, who la retiring…

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A Vexed Question on Irrigation Area Proposed County Council Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 7

The question of the formation of a county council for the purpose of taking over the control and distribution of electricity supplies is exercising…

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"Trocadero" to Be Soldiers' Memorial Hall Pine Avenue Block to Be Relinquished Returned Soldiers' Executive Meets Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 1

IF arrangements now under consideration are completed, the Leeton Beach of the Returned Soldiers and Sal[?] League will relinquish its occupancy of the Gildeaway block in Pine Avenue, which has been the headquarters of the League for many years…

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Ambulance Control Conflicting Opinions Narandera Municipality's Request Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 4

"The ambulance in Leeton, controlled by the New South Wales, Ambulance Transport Board, is carrying out its work quietly, without any fuss or row…

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Mitchell Shire Council Uranquinty Deputation

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 5

The monthly meeting of Mitchell Shire Council was held on Tuesday, Cr. Prowse presiding in the absence of the president (Cr. Hamilton)…

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Kyeamba Shire Council Council to Buy Tractor for Road Pa[?]

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of Kyeamba Shire Council yesterday [?] were present:--Crs. J. M. O'Brien (president), E. H. Hedditch, A. H…

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Tumut Shire Council August Meeting Adelong Water Supply Reference to Petition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 10

The August meeting of the Tumnt Shire Council was held at the Tumut Shire Chambers on Tuesday last. Present were Councillors Jas Elphick…

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Kyeamba Shire Councill

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 6

A meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council wu held yesterday, the president (Cr. J. M. O'Brien) presiding Tenders for the supply of a tractor were considered and a "Marshall" Diesel tractor…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Council Meeting Emphatic Protest Against Alienation of Commons Land

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on Tuesday, those present being councillors H. P. Carberry (president), J. A…

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Wagga Eisteddfod Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 6

The president (Mr. G. W. Edney) presided over a well-attended meeting of the Wagga Eisteddfod Council at the Town Hall last night and…

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Council's Assent Measure Now Law

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 5

In the Legislative Council, Mr. Concannon sought to amend the bill by making it apply to all insurance companies, but the amendment was…

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Chamber of Commerce Wide Range of Subjects Discussed Better Roads, Old People's Homes, Sports Grounds, Aero Club Mayor's Address On Wagga Celebrations

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 August 1938 · page 2

In a special general meeting of Wagga Chamber of Commerce in the Town Hall last evening speakers dealt with quite a number of subjects…

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Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 1

The following matters were dealt with at the Gundagai Shire meeting last week :— In replying to Council’s letter…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting River Pollution Inoculation Against Diphtheria

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 3

As from July 1, 1938, the Wagga to Albury road has been gazetted as a trunk toad, and in consequence the Kyeamba Shire Council will receive…

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Water Scheme Consulting Engineer's Preliminary Report Coolamon Shire Council Discussion

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 5

In the course of his m[?]auts at the shire Council meeting at Coolamon, the president (Cr. L. M. Redgrave said that with Councillors Al[?]…

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Night Driving (By Lt. Col. H. A. Youden, D.S.O. V.D., Secretary, Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 4

Accidents at night on our highways have increased so considerably that the Road Safety Council of New South Wales has decided to…

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Urana Shire Council Washpool Creek Water Scheme to Be Further Investigated Rush of Urgent Roadworks

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Urana Shire Council was held on Tuesday, when the following councillors were present: Messrs. A. R…

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Want to Erect New Shire Premises Finance Committee Will Consider Shops and Sentiment

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 3

THE erection of new premises for the Shire Council is a matter of great importance which is to be investigated by…

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P.& C. Association District Council Meeting Central Library Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Leeton District Council of the Parents and Citizens' Association was held at the Intermediate High School on Friday…

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Proposed County Council To Control Electricity Scheme May Include Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1938 · page 2

The question of the formation of a county council for the purpose of tak-ing over the control and distribution of electricity supplies is exercising…

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