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Council & local affairs, 1940

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Willimbong Shire Council Meetings Postponed Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6

Two successive meetings of the Willimbong Shire Council have been postponed, the first on account of the absence in Sydney of the president, Cr…

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For Mayor's Patriotic Fund Wagga Club's Programme on Anzac Day

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 6

There will be a special open day at the Wagga club's links on Auzac Day, Thursday, April 25, in aid of the Mayor's Patriotic Fund…

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Medical Practitioners Bill Before Legislative Council Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 2

By an overwhelming majority the Legislative Council to-night disallowed regulations 29 to 36 of the Medical Practitioners' Act, relating chiefly…

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Musings and Reflections On Books –– Men –– Affairs Special to the Tumbarumba Times No. 11,--Municipal Muddling

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

Of the three forms of elective administration common to Australia, that of local government most nearly affects the every day life of the…

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Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 3

The Carrathool Shire Council met on Monday, 8th April, there being present: Crs. Chapman (president), Westrup, Killen, Varcoe, Munro and…

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Tumut Shire Council April Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

Those present at the April meeting of the Tumut Shire Council, which was held on Wednesday, were Crs. H. Godfrey (chair), G. F. (Roche, W…

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Coolamon Shire Council Work by Ratepayers Generous Offers

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shirr Council was held on Tuesday last. The President, Council I. H. Redgrave, presided, others…

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Accident to Tumut Man Shire Council Held Responsible Council Refers Matter to Its Sol[?]

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

It will be remembered that some time ago Mr. Geo. H. Livingstone, Tumut plumber, was implicated in a serious accident which resulted in a…

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Tumblong-Grahamstown Road Trunk Road Gazettal Advocated by Tumut Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

The Tumut Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday decided to advocate to the Main Roads Board for the gazettal of the…

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P. and C. District Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Wagga District Council of P. and C. Associations, to be held in the Town Hall to-morrow morning, the Mayor…

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Coolamon School of Arts Shire Council’s Donation. Interesting Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 2

A letter from the secretary of the Coolamon School of Arts (Mr. J. Literalise), appealing for assistance, provoked an interesting discussion at last…

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Yanko Shire Holiday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 6

A telegraphic message from Sydney yesterday stated that Wednesday, May 15, has been proclaimed a public holiday in A and B ridings of Yanko Shire…

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Amusements. Concert in St. John's Hall for Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 3

In aid of the Mayor's Patriotic concert held in St. John's Hall night was attended by over 100 people. The entertainment was…

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Must Pay Excess Water Charges Shire Turns Down Request. From Deputation

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 2

All accounts in connection with excess water charges must be paid. The Shire arrived at this decision at a committee…

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P. & C.A. Council Wagga District Annual Meeting Library Movement Conference's Announced

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Want District Council of Parents and Citi-zens' Associations was held at the Wagga Town Hall on Saturday. The…

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Farmers and Settlers Wagga District Council Fair Attendance at Annual Meeting Donation to Waggja Base Hospital Appeal

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 5

There was a fair attendance at the annual meeting of the Wagga District council of the Farmers and Settlers Association. held at the Australian…

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Urana Shire Monthly Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 8

The April meeting of the Urana Shire Council was held on the 9th instant, when Councillor A. R. Townsend presided. Others present…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Funds Tumut Branch

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

The following subscriptions have been received by the local branch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. Further subscriptions…

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Council Meeting Friday Night

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

The Wagga Municipal Council's nest meeting would ordinarily fall on Thursday night, but at the last meeting of the council it was decided to hold the…

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Patriotic Fund Good Progress Made by Urana Shire

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 8

At the conclusion of the last meeting of thhe Urana Shire Council, a meeting of the Urana Shire National Emergency arid Patriotic Fund was…

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