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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,438 stories in Riverina's papers · page 62 of 72

Shire Chambers Proposal Shelved

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 3

THE proposal to build an elaborate new chambers as the headquarters of the Willimbong Shire which came before a…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting General Rate Reduced to 1 1/2d in the £

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 8

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

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Council Must Pay Wage Excess

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 5

THE Council received a letter from the Department of Works and Local Government informing them that if they were…

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Jindalee Shire Water Supply for Yannawah Request to Minister

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 6

Crs. Smirl (president) Mo[?] Manwaring Bennett Wi[?]enden and Donaldson attended the ordinary monthly meeting yesterday. Apologies from Crs. Ward (who was away) and Marrow…

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Roads Damaged by Seepage Commission Will Not Assist Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 4

AMONG the matters dealt with by the joint deputation from the Wade and Willimbong Shires at Leeton on September 24, was a…

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Crumbs from the Council Table Yanco Mains to Be Lined

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 8

The water mains of Yanco are to be cement lined by the firm which is at present carrying out the work in Leeton…

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Committee To Investigate Unemployed Camp Before Council Takes Another Lease

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 3

A COMMITTEE from the Willimbong Shire Council consisting of the Shire President (Cr. A. G. Enticknap) and Crs…

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Labor Unity Basis Laid by Trades and Labor Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 6

Stressing the futility of the Labor Party contesting Commonwealth elections while its forces were "split asunder." the New South Wales Trades…

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More Money for Yanco Works in 1939 Last Uroly Bridge Payment This Year Shire President's Assurances

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 4

FOLLOWING the request of the Yanco Progress Association to the Willimbong Shire Council for work to be carried out on…

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Death-Trap at Wattle Hill Council Spurred to Action Waiting for Main Road Officers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 6

The dangerous turn at Wattle Hill, which has been the subject of protests in the "Irrigator" for a long time past, is…

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Mitchell Shire Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 6

Present at Tuesday's meeting of Mitchell Shire Council were: Crs. D. Hamilton (President), C. W. Richardson, H. Baker, L. Cox, N. B…

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£5000 Loan Granted to Wade Shire Council Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 6

Mr. F. B. O'Brien (shire-clerk) stated to-day that the Government has approved of a loan of £6000 as the Wade Shire Council's contribution towards a…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Road Maintenance Five-Year Plan Proposed

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 8

A new policy of road was considered at the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire yesterday. The president (Councillor J. M. O'Brien)…

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Kyeamba Shire Cr. Brunskill Welcomed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 3

Present at yesterday's meeting were:--Crs. J. M. O'Brien (President), H. Crichton, C C. Donohoe, F. Jarick, and T. V. Brunskill…

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Aldermen Visit Albury Greatly Impressed with Abattoirs System Enquiries Concerning Electricity Trading

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 8

A visit to Albury Municipal Council by Aldermen and officers of the Wagga Municipal Council on Wednesday last was an event unique in local…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting R.A.A.F. Training School Authorities' Requirements From Town

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 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…

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Shire's Work on Roads

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 4

THE following work was carried out on roads by the Shire's plant during the month, of October, reported the Engineer (Mr. M…

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Lockhart Shire Officers' Reports the Clerk's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 3

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

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Items of News Council Employee Injured

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 4

Charles Cheney, aged 49 years, an employee of the Wagga Municipal Council, sustained a fractured finger yesterday morning when he was…

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Lockhart Shire Another Protest re Police Protection New Machinery Purchase Contemplated

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. The councillors present were: Messrs. J. J. Nolan (president), W…

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