Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,516 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 76

Y.A.H.S COUNCIL Invites Interested Citizens to Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

THE annual meeting of the Yanco Agricultural High School Council is called for Sunday, March 26, and the members…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Duke of Kent Park Naming of Shaw-street Area Council's Decision

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council last night received a letter from the Citizens of Sydney Organising Committee, tree planting section, requesting the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Work on Marshalling Yards Cost £48,485 to 1927

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 7

The Mayor (Alderman R. G. Weaver) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council this week. The only absentee was…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Palestine Proposals Submitted to Arabs and Jews Joint Advisory Council Planned London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 1

The Government to-day submitted its final Palestine proposals to the Arabs and Jews separately, and the meeting then adjourned. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Jamming Houses Together" Council Reduces Building Area Cr. Mountford's Opposition—fears Fire Danger

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 8

THAT the reduction of the minimum area for building blocks in Leeton to 4000 square feet would result in a grave fire danger, resulting in an increase in insurance rates, and the "jamming together" of residences depriving children of playing areas in the back…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

More correspondence than usual was dealt with by the Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night. The Mayor (Ald. H. E. Gissing)…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wagga Municipality AGED 69 Tears Last

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1939 · page 5

Wagga is crowing up, and will soon be classified as a septuagenarian. The Mayor (Alderman H. E…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mitchell Shire Monthly Meeting

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 6

There were present at Tuesday's meeting of Mitchell Shire council Crs. L. Cox (President), C. W. Richardson. H. Baker. D. Hamilton,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Burrinjuck Dam Statement by the Mayor

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 2

Certain action contemplated in connection with Burrinjuck Dam has been brought to the notice of everyone in Wagga in a way adopted after…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wagga Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 5

There were present at Thursday's Municipal Council meeting Aldermen H. E. Gissing (Mayor), J. N. Small, W. S. Hardy, H. HcDonough,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

American Opinion New York Mayor's Warning New York

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

The Mayor of New York (Mr. La Guardia), who is noted for his hate of Hitler, gives a warning that Germany during the World War attempted…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Burrinjuck Dam Statement by the Mayor Reassuring Tee Public

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 2

"Certain action contemplated in connection with Burrinjuck Dam has been brought to the notice of everyone in Wagga in a way adopted after very…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hill Street Extension Council Approves Resumption

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 3

By five votes to three (Aldermen Harrison, McDonough and Stevenson dissenting), Thursday's Municipal Council meeting decided, on a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Damages Awarded Against Sydney Counts Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1939 · page 4

In the Causes Court to-day Miss Eugenie Hughes, of Marrickville, was awarded £2509 damages against the Sydney County Council on behalf of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lockhart Shire Monthly Council Meeting Aerodrome Site Selected Speed Patrol Purchased

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present were Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), W. R. Day, C…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Coolamon Shire Jugoslavian Appointed As Assistant Engineer

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1939 · page 7

At the February meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council the president (Councillor L. M. Redgrave) announced that only two applications for the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Stormy Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 3

When the Minister met the aldermen of the Wegga Municipal Council yesterday a very stormy meeting resulted, and some very strong views…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Crumbs From The Council Table Street Name Plates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 4

EIGHTEEN ENAMELLED plates bearing the street names are to be erected at suitable locations streets leading from Pine and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wagga Country Associates Tennis Association Formed Representative Wagga Meeting Mayor Supports Move Game Expected to Go Ahead

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 8

The first general meeting of the associates of the Wagga Country Golf Club was held at the Commercial Hotel last night. Arrangements were So that tennis in Wagga may be properly controlled and governed by an authorised body affiliated with the New South Wales Lawn Tennis…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Must Keep to Road Council Ousts Idea for Footpath Petrol Station?

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 1

"The road there is wider than any where in "town. I would not agree to it in any circumstances," said Cr. Mountford, when Council received an…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →