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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,438 stories in Riverina's papers · page 64 of 72

New Taxi Service Application to Wagga Council Flag Fall and Meter Charge

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 3

An applicant wishes to give Wagga an orange-top taxi service, charging 1/ flag fall and 6d a mile. Application for permission to run…

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To Give Better Water Pressure Diversions From Rising Main All-night Job for Council Men

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 1

COUNCIL employees tolled the greater part of the night of Tuesday and on into the early hours of Wednesday…

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The Latest Second Edition German Consul-General Deportation Demanded by Trades and Labor Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 4

The New South Wales Trades and Labor Council, at its meeting to-night, decided to request the Federal Government to immediately deport the…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Council Meeting Police Protection Department's Reply Unsatisfactory

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 3

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

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Tumut Shire Monthly Council Meeting Tenders for Pipes Government Recommendation Rejected

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 3

The November meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Tumut, on Tuesday last. All councillors were present, as…

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Wagga Saleyards Congested Yards Council Urges Weekly Sheep Sales

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 6

In a special report to Thursday Municipal Council concerning Congestion at Wagga Saleyards, the Municipal Engineer, Mr H. J. Chaston,…

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Wagga Council Water For Parks and Gardens Separate Pumping Suggested

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 13

In the absence of the Mayor, Ald. H. E. Gissing, attending the Local Government Conference at Orange, the Deputy Mayor, Ald. G. M. Cox,…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 3

The Deputy Mayor (Ald. G. M. Cox), in the absence of the Mayor (Ald. H E. Gissing), presided at the meeting of the wagga Municipal Council on…

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River Beach at Wagga Big Drive to Teach Children to Swim Council and Service Clubs to Co-operate Last Year 625 Were Taught To Swim--Nearer To 1000 Expected This Year

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 5

Last year at the instance of the Apex Club, Beach club and other service Clubs, a new learn to swim campaign was launched under which…

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Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 1

Shire President H. P. Carberry presided over a full attendance of Councillors on Friday last, those present being:—Crs. E. A. Tout, J. F…

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Shire Council's Costs for Stock Crossing

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 2

At last meeting of the Gundagai P.P. Board, the Jindalee Shire Council asked for payment of £10, promised by the Board, towards the cost…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Council Meeting Proposed Aerodrome Construction North Gundagai Street Alignment

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held last Tuesday. At the previous meeting of the Gundagai P.P. Board it was decided to…

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Street Amplifers Not to Be Used Shire Makes Decision

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 2

At the Shire meeting, last week, the Councillors decided to prohibit the use of amplifers in the streets of the town of…

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Car Driving Courtesy Issued by Road Safety Council of N.s.w

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1938 · page 6

Many driving rules that contribute both to your safety and the go[?]dw of your company are based chiefly on common sense and courtesy. For…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 4

The Murrumbidgce Shire Council met on Friday, 11th November, all members being present, excepting Cr. J. E. Kook, for whom an apology was…

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Carrathool Shire Council Councillors to Make Tour of Inspection

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 2

The Carrathool Shire Council, at its meeting on Monday last, decided that, before considering the following year's works programme, at the…

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Leeton District P. & C. Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 2

THE rules governing this body Have been approved by the Department of Education. The final meeting for the year is…

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War Defence Council Inclusion Op Women Proposed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 4

The War Defence Council is to include representatives of every section of the community, and the inclusion of two women delegates, representing…

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Town Council Sewerage Tenders Let Cycle Track Causes Long Discussion

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 November 1938 · page 3

ALD. F. Dickson (mayor)(, J. Rinkin, D. Stratton, G. Black, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, B. Ward, L. Conkey, and J. Leonard attended the ordinary fortnightly meeting last night. Correspondence…

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Farewell to Junee Alderman

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 November 1938 · page 4

At the Allies' Cafe, Junee, a smoke social was tendered Alderman L. Long, who is about to leave Junee after being licensee of the Commercial Hotel…

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