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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,508 stories in Riverina's papers · page 65 of 76

Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 November 1940 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman H. E. Gissing) is at present attending the Local Government conference in Sydney, so in his stead the Deputy Mayor…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Valuations Submitted

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held, at the shire office yesterday, when Councillor D. L. Cox (president) presided. Others…

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Activities of Lord Mayor’s Fund Honorary Director Explains

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 November 1940 · page 3

Considerable interest has been evinced in Junee recently regarding the activities of the Lord Mayor’s fund, there being advocates of…

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War Council "Oath of Secrecy Broken" Mr. Menzies' Allegations Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 November 1940 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) yesterday alleged that the oath of secrecy taken by those attending meetings of the Advisory War Council…

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Service at Coolamon Address by Shire President

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 4

Armistice Day was commemorated in Coolamon by a gathering of citizens at the War Memorial. A procession comprising boy scouts, cubs,…

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County Council Tenders Accepted Progress in Water Scheme

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 12 November 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council was held at The King's Own Hotel, The Rock, yesterday. Those present were the…

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Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on Tuesday, those present being Councillors H. P. Carberry (president)…

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Municipality of Hillston Meeting of Aldermen

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 2

Aldermen K. Lake (Mayoi). J. T. Lambert, R. L. Wilson, Robt. Peters arid W. Allen, were present at the meeting of the Municipal…

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Leeton Fire Captain Shire Council's Request for Open Inquiry Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 7

At the meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council last night a recommendation by a special committee of the council, appointed to inquire into the…

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Willimbong Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Loading Race for Saleyards LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council last night there were present Councillors R. A. Struck (shire president), T. Darchy, F. C…

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Fruit Stand in Street Refused By Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 5

In a letter to the Council, Mr. J. A. McGuire stated that owing to adverse circumstances he had seen compelled to relinquish the premises in…

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Gundagai Shire Interesting Happenings at Tuesday’s Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 2

The District Surveyor at Wagga, asked if Council had any objection to an area of about 4 acres on the southern side of the lane near Mr…

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Legislative Council Vacancy Caused by Death of Mr. O'regan Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1940 · page 3

A writ to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by the death of the Hon. J. F. O'Regan was issued to-day. Nomination day is…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 2

The Murrumbidgee Shire Council met at Darlington Point on Friday lost, all members being present, excepting Cr. J. E. Kook. The Shire…

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Coolamon Shire Council Rabbits on Road

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council held on Tuesday last, the following were Present Councillor L. M- Redgrave…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Walla Walla Petition Refused

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held on Tuesday, there were present: Councillors J. H. Balfour(president), A. Ross. L. C Lindner, W. M…

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"Double-Crossed Themselves" Commission and Sale of Electricity Undertaking Shire Council Refutes Statements on Finance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 3

WILLIMBONG Shire Council has again refused to accept the suggestion that it should be a party, in company with the Wade. Shire…

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Jindalee Shire Action for Overdue Rates

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 6

Cr. Smirl (president), Moore, Donaldson, Manwaring, Witenden, Bennett, Morrow, and Ward attended yesterday's meeting…

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Illabo Shire Reduces Fire Break Size

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 5

The Illabo Shire Council decided to reduce the size of the standard fire break by half, from 66 to 33 feet. This decision followed representations…

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Support For Red Cross Encouraging Response to Shire President's Appeal

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 November 1940 · page 4

THE public meeting called by the Shire President and held in The Council Chambers on Monday night was well attended by…

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