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Council & local affairs, 1940

1,508 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 76

Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 2

Letters dealing with the formation of National Government were read at last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, but as they were…

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Kyeamba Shire's Effort Patriotic Concert in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 6

In aid of the Australian Comforts Fund, the Kyeamba Shire has decided to hold a patriotic concert in the Plaza Theatre, Wagga, on Monday, July 29…

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Soccer Big Match To-morrow in Aid of Mayor's Fund

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 10

Never before have the Wagga public had such an opportunity to witness soccer at its best as they will to-morrow at the Duke of Kent Park at…

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The Mayor's Appeal Money to Back the Men Dear Fellow Citizen

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 6

In appealing to you for your material support at the forthcoming "Win the War" rally, I feel that it is unnecessary for me to enlarge upon the present serious challenge to our position as a free people., Suffice it to say that responsible opinion is convinced that only by a superhuman…

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Gundagai Shire Shade Trees for Monument Wood Sawing Near P.O.

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council a proposed to plant a few shade trees near the Pioneers' Monument at the Five Mile was referred to the engineer (Mr. Johns),…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Sewerage Scheme 90 Days Notice For Residents

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman R. G. Weaver presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Wednesday night. Aldermen Davis and…

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Wagga's War Effort Special Rally on Tuesday Appeal for Gifts, Loans, and War Savings Certificates Mayor's Letter to Residents

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 6

Preparations are now well advanced for Wagga's special "Win the War" rally which will be held at the Wonderland Theatre on…

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Electricity Charges Revised Tariffs Made Business, Industrial and Miscellaneous Rates Adopted By Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 June 1940 · page 3

Revised tariffs for electricity consumers in Wagga affecting business, industrial power and miscellaneous rates, were adopted by the…

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Wagga's War Effort Special Rally To-morrow to Be Held in Plaza Theatre Mayor Aims at £100,000 Mark

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 June 1940 · page 5

Wagga's first "Win the War" rally will be launched at the Plaza Theatre to-morrow when an appeal will be made for monetary gifts, interest free loans, and war savings certificates…

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Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

The Carrathool Shire Council met on Monday, lOth June, when there were present: Crs. Chapman (president), Westrup, Killen, Varcoe and…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

The Murrumbidgee Shire Council met at Darlington Point on Friday, 14th June, all members being present, and also all Shire Clerk (Mr. A. E…

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Leeton Patriotic Fund Donation to Lord Mayor's Fund

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of the Willimbong Shire and Patriotic War Fund committee it was decided to donate £200 to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund. On…

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"Make Me Mayor" and Stop Sunday Sport Young Resident Speaks Out

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

"I wish I wore Mayor or Shire President," declared Mr. J. Dawe, of Young, "I would soon stop all this Sunday sport."…

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Eastern Riverina County Council Control of St. John's Wort Monthly Meeting Held Illabo Council's Position

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

Although a constituent member of the Eastern Riverina County council, which controls St. John's wort, the Illabo Shire Council has now no wish…

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Curtailment of Dates Views of Control Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 8

Objection to the Government's proposal to reduce the number of race meetings was made at a meeting of the executive committee of the…

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N.Z. War Council Registration of Single Men for Service

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Monday: The Cabinet has approved of the War Council recommendations that a register be compiled of all single…

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Fanners & Settlers' Association The Annual Meeting of Murrumbidgee District Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Murrumbidgee District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at the Mechanics' Institute…

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FARMERS & Settlers Wagga District Council Resolutions for Conference Assisting the War Effort

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 3

Although it is not definitely certain that the annual conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association will be held as usual in August this year,…

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Griffith Council Will Have Referendum on Electricity Purchase of Undertaking Matter for Ratepayers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 1

When Wade Shire Council met on Tuesday night last, it had before it a notice of motion given by Councillor F. C. Delaney that the question of…

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Present Council Will Continue to Administer Until After the War 3-Riding Election Off

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 25 June 1940 · page 2

The election of three representatives for each of the three newly constituted Willimbong Shire Ridings, which was expected to create…

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