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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,516 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 76

Y.A.H.S. Council Mr. F. R. King Reelected President for 7th TERM

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 6

THE annual meeting of the Yanco Agricultural High School Council was held on Sunday last, when the following officers were…

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Death Rate Falls Attack on Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N S.w.)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 3

THE Minister for Transport, Colonel Bruxner, who is President of the Road Safety Council of New South Wales, announces…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5

Another request for an extension of a street over the line came before the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night…

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British Territorial Strength Doubled 32 Divisions to Be Ready for Overseas Service Announcement in Commons Result of New International Situation Convening of League Council Not Favored LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

The British Government has decided to raise the Territorial Army immediately to the war establishment of 340,000 men, which is double the existing strength. Thirty-two divisions will now be available for service…

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Wagga Council

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 6

There were present at Thursday night's Municipal Council meeting the Mayor, Ald. H. E. Gissing, and Aldermen J. N. Small, G. M. cox, L…

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New Croquet Lawns Council Impressed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 6

The Municipal Engineer was instructed from Thursday's council meeting to prepaid a composite plan showing the area and dimensions of…

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National Council Federal and State Plan CANBERRA

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 3

Establishment of a National Council, consisting of certain Federal Ministers and the State Premiers, to ensure co-operation in defence and…

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BURRINJUCK Wagga Council Seeks Government Responsibility Claims Addressed to the Premier

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 2

Wagga Municipal Council on Thursday night decided to seek from the State Premier Cabinet assurances as to the Council's position and…

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Loan Council Civilian Works Not Considered World Position Too "Touchy" Need for Borrowing Overseas Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 6

The discussions at the Loan Council meeting to-day definitely revealed that the Commonwealth Government is prepared to sanction and support…

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Premiers in Conference National Council Formed Momentous Decisions at Canberra Gravity of Overseas Situation Co-operation Between Commonwealth and States CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 April 1939 · page 9

The Commonwealth Government's proposals for the establishment of a permanent organisation to co-ordinate public works in accordance with defence requirements, first put forward at the Premiers' Conference last October, were…

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National Council Formed

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 2

The Commonwealth Government's proposals for the establishment of a permanent organisation to co-ordinate public works in accordance with…

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Burrinjuck Dam Indemnifying Wagga Council Against Claims for Losses

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

Because the Minister dealing with the flood precautions organisation (Major Reid) refused to submit to Cabinet the full text of a motion…

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Civilian Protection Sydney City Council Complaint "Not Taken Into Confidence" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

Disappointment that the Government had not taken the City Council into its confidence over plans for civilian protection in the city of Sydney was…

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Telegraphic News New National Council Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 2

"I think that the State Premier wil; see to it that the newly formed National Council becomes a real executive body, capable of doing things…

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National Council Mr. Forgan Smith's Approval Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

The opinion that the newly formed National Council should be able to do valuable work for Australia was expressed by the Queensland Premier…

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C.W.A. Sturt Group Council Meeting at Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

A meeting of the Sturt Group Council was held in Narandera on Thursday last. The meeting was postponed from the previous Thursday on…

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Country Women's Association Sturt Group Council Meeting Many Activities

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the Sturt group council of the C.W.A. was held at Narandera on Thursday. The president (Miss G. D. Parker) presided, and the following…

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Jindalee Shire Cr. Ward Critical Suggests Drastic Action "Shires a Sinking Ship"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

Crs. Smirl (president), Donaldson; Witenden, Morrow, Ward, and Moore attended the ordinary monthly meeting yesterday…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting of Aldermen

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 1

Alderman K. Lake, Deputy Mayor, occupied the chair at the usual monthly meeting of the Aldermen of the Hillston Municipal Council held in…

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Shire Funds and Celebrations Protest From Meeting; Councillor Threatens Another Resignation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

LATEST argument which threatens to split the Shire Council is the donation of a sum by the Council towards the Jubilee…

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