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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,516 stories in Riverina's papers · page 13 of 76

Carrathool Shire Council Engineer's Resignation

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 7

At Monday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, the engineer, Mr. E. N. Wilson, tendered his resignation owing to his appointment to…

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Collision with Bullock Shire Councillor's Escape Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

While returning late at night to Griffith from Leeton. Councillor J. H. Reilly of Wade Shire Council had a narrow escape from injury when his…

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Boarders at Griffith Unemployed Camp Wade Shire Wants Conditions Improved

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 4

Allegations that some residents at the unemployed camp took In boarders were made at the Wade Shire Council meeting, when the Council…

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Squalid Conditions Alleged in Griffith Unemployed Camp Council's Concern for Children GRIFFITH

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Wade Shire Council, the health inspector (Mr. Sampson) reported that there were about 150 children living in the…

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Road Safety Education and Enforcement (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

This month the flying motor patrol of the State highways by the new traffic police corps will be in operation. The motor trucks which they…

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St. John's Wort Control Meeting of Eastern Riverina County Council Cr. Woodhouse Re-elected Chairman Exception to Forestry Commission's Attitude

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 3

At a meeting of the Eastern River in a County Council in Tumbarumba on Monday considerable exception was taken to the…

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42 Years an Alderman

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 3

Alderman James Rintoul, who celebrated his 70th birthday on Wednesday, incidentally completed 42 years of continuous service as an alderman…

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Mayor Of Cork Cold on Germon Visitors London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Mr. Jas. Hickey, refused to welcome members of the German naval training ship, Schlesien, "Because of the insult to…

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Chamber of Commerce Meeting of Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wagga Chamber of Commerce was held last evening, the president (Mr. L. S. Cattles) presiding, over a good…

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Chamber of Commerce Meeting of Council Improved Postal Arrangements Attracting Tourists

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 8

A meeting of the council of the Wagga Chamber of Commerce was held last night, the president (Mr. L. S. Castles) presiding over a good…

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Dublin Snubs Germans Mayor Refuses Welcome to Training Ship London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 7

The Lord Mayor of Cork (Alderman James Hickey) has refused to welcome the crew of the German naval training ship, Schleslen, "because of the…

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Shire By-Election Next

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 3

SATURDAY next is the date set down for the poll in the by-election of B. Riding of the Willimbong Shire to fill the…

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F. and S. Association Meeting of Murrumbidgee District Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

A meeting of the Murrumbidgee District Council of the Farmers aud Settlers Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday…

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Arab Rejoicings Imminence of Independent States Jewish Council Protests Jerusalem

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

Arabs held demonstrations rejoicing at the imminence of independent Arab States in the seats of Haifa, Jaffa and Nazaretta. The Jewish council issued…

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"Favoritism in Ballot" Alderman's Charge U.a.p. Selection for Hurstville

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 6

Alderman H. R. Mallard, Mayor of Hurstville and an unsuccessful candidate for the U.A.P. selection for the Hurstville by-election, said that the…

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Sewerage Connections Council Will Not Provide Assistance Rural Bank Scheme Recommended

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 2

At last night's council meeting the town clerk submitted correspondence in reply to his inquiries relative to the provision of financial assistance…

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Town Council Sewerage Treatment Works, Etc. to Be Completed Within Four Months

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 3

'Ald. F. Dickson (Mayor), J. Rinkin, D. Stratton, G. Black, T. Nicholson, R. Gibson, B. Ward, and J. Leonard attended the ordinary fortnightly…

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Municipal Council Usual Meeting of Aldermen

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 3

In opening the usual monthly meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council, which was held on Friday night last, and attended by Aldermen K…

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Junee Aldermen Surprised Rationing of Water Necessary, Says Department Fortnightly Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 2

Surprise was expressed at the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night when a letter was received from the…

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Deputation Wait on Municipal Council Ratepayers' Representatives Received Re Rate Reduction

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

Messrs. Thos. Morant, Les. Johns and Wm. Cashmere, the deputation selected by the ratepayers at the public meeting held recently, were…

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