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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,508 stories in Riverina's papers · page 20 of 76

£6,000 Rates. £100 Work Disclosures of Caruathool Shire Councillor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

Since 1927, 12 ratepayers on one road in the Benerem[?]ah district have paid £6,000 in rates to the Carrathool Shire Council. In the same period…

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Minimum Frontages Mrs. J. H. Davidson's Request Council's Decision

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

The Wagga Municipal Council, at its last meeting received a letter from , Mrs. J. H. Davicison enclosing a letter received from the Under…

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Reducing Price of Cas Department's Warning Wagga Council Firm

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

In its report to the Wagga Municipal Council last night, the finance committee stated that it had received a letter from the Department of Works…

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Burrinjuck Dam Council's Letter Answered After 11 MONTHS Government Makes No Move

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 2

On April 13, the Wagga Municipal Council wrote to the Premier and submitted the following resolutions of council regarding the condition of…

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A Deathless Easter (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 1

A[?] users and holiday makers [?] urgently asked to support the appeal of the Road Safety Council for a deathless Easter on the roads…

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MUNICIPAl Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 8

Before proceeding with the business of the council, the Mayor (Alderman H. E. Gis sing) welcomed the newly elected members Aldermen L. M. Scott…

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Loan Council Drastic Revision of Allocations Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 March 1940 · page 4

The Loan Council will meet shortly to drastically revise the allocation of loan money for this financial year. It is believed that this step will be…

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Mitchell Shire's Dance

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 2

Determined to show its interest in and loyalty to the Empire, the residents of the Mitchell Shire have decided to hold a dance and euchre…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Advice to Shire Councils (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser.")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 2

Sir,—Once again please allow me space to express my views on the monstrous happenings that face our nation. We must realise that the…

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Tumbarumba Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was attended by Councillors C. J. Woodhouse (deputy president, presiding), J. A. Emerson,…

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Schoobloy's Impressions of Shire Council Meeting a Fine Prize Essay

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 2

R. M'Auslan, of the Griffith Intermediate High School, was the winner of the prize donated by Councillor W. D. Bull (president of the…

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St. John's Wort Meeting of County Council Deputation to Tumut Shire Green Sawdust as Means of Control

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 4

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Town Council Mayor Gives Casting Vote Twice

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

Ald. Dickson (Mayor), Rinkin, Nicholson, Ward, Conkey, and Leonard were present at Tuesday night's meeting…

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Speed Menace Outspoken Criticism by Aldermen

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 2

At Tuesday night's council meeting spirited indignation was shown by several of the aldermen over the speed menace in the municipality…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening last, when there were present His Worship the Mayor…

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Wagga Revisited After 35 Years Daughter of Former Mayor Presentation to Municipality

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 6

After an absence of 35 years. Mrs. A. Howarth of Southport, England, i[?] revisiting Wagga the town of her early life. Daughter of the late Joseph…

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Holbrook Shire Monthly Council Meeting Burning-off Conditions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 4

The monthly meeting at the Holbrook Shire Council was held in the council's office on Tuesday last, when there were present: Councillors John Ross…

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Turvey Park Progress Association Meets President Congratulated on Election to Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 2

When the meeting of the Turvey Park Progress Association opened last night, Mr, R. Chitts congratulated the president (Mr. James Halloran)…

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Supreme Soviet Council Important Meeting at Moscow "Changed Relations in Europe" MOSCOW

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 2

Delegates arrived from all parts of Russia and Russian Poland for the opening meeting to-day of the Supreme Soviet Council, at which M. Molotov…

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Allies' Supreme War Council Mr. Chamberlain and M.Reynaud Attend Solemn Declaration of Co-operation Desire For More Energetic Leadership Preparations to Counter German Moves London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 March 1940 · page 1

The sixth meeting of the Supreme War Council was held in London to-day. Britain was represented by the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain), Viscount Halifax, Mr. Winston Chruchill, and Mr. Reynaud), Stanley, and France by…

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