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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,400 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 70

Miss Sylvia Macdonald Wagga and Districts Patriotic Queen Spectacular Coronation Ceremony Performed by Lord Mayor of Sydney Miss Dolly Walker in Second Place Competition Raises Magnificent Sum of £5677/16/2

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 3

Amidst scenes of remarkable enthusiasm last night at the Plaza Theatre, which was packed to the doors, the queen competition conducted by the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund over the last two months, was brought to a remarkably successful conclusion,…

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Lord Mayor's Engagements

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 3

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress spent a busy day in Wagga yesterday. Accompanied by the Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs…

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Wagga's Coronation Ball Colorful Spectacle Last Night Lord Mayor and Party Receives Queens and Retinues Nearly 1000 People Attend

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1941 · page 3

Bringing to a finale the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund's queen competition was the coronation ball, held in the Cocoanut Grove and the Wonderland Theatre last night, and under the distinguished patronage of the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman S. S…

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Coolamon Shire Vacancy

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 2

Councillor J. J. Carroll, of the 16th Garrison Battalion, Hay, who has, for many years, been a member of the Coolamon Shire Council for B riding,…

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Again Lord Mayor Councillor Beaurepaire Re-elected

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Monday.—-Councillor Frank Beaurepaire, one-time champion swimmer, was to-day reelected Lord Mayor of Melbourne for the…

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Shire Elections Those Who May Vote

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 4

An explanation as to the people who will be entitled to vote at the Local Government elections next December was…

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No Fodder Grant Loan Council's Action

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 September 1941 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—To enable the State to encourage fodder conservation, the Federal Government recently promised to make available £250,000, but the Minister…

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Legislative Council Vacancy

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A writ for the election of a member of the Legislative Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Maxwell Pollok…

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Council's Unusual Position. Regarding the Baths

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 September 1941 · page 3

A special meeting of the Council last night received a ruling from Mr. Bluett, Local Government solicitor, that an alderman who is a…

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Shire Elections Those Who May Vote

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 6

An explanation as to the people who will be entitled to vote at the Local Government elections next December is…

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The War in Australia Home Defence General Mackay Meets War Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Lieut-General Sir Iven Mackay, who has re-turned from the Middle East to take charge of Australia's home defence…

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Walking is Still Dangerous (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 7

In the road accident statistics for the year ended June 30, 1941, pedestrians were the only group of road users to show increases in killed and…

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Holbrook Shire Monthly Council Meeting President's Action to Secure Doctor Approved

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Holbrook Council was held in the Council Chambers last week, when there were present: Councillors John Ross (president)…

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Municipal Council Outstanding Rates Considered Action to be Taken for Recovery

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 6

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last when there were present His Worship the Mayor (Aid. T. Gordon)…

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National Day of Prayer a Message From the Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 2

His Majesty Our King has directed that Sunday, 7th September, be observed as a day of National Prayer and Intercession for deliverance…

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Schools and Hospitals Criticism of Loan Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The refusal of the Loan Council to make funds available for the erection of schools and hospitals would do very great damage…

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Wade Shire Civic Fund Meeting of Committee Appeal Day Arrangements Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 3

Councillor W. D. Bull (president of Wade Shire) presided at the meeting of the management committee of the Wade Shire Civic Fund, and there were also present Messrs…

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Shire President's Belt Back From Second War Cpl. Bob Attwood Returns It Embellished

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 1

SHORTLY before Cpl. Bob Attwood left Leeton for active service overseas Shire President "Dick". Struck handed Bob…

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Council Should Call Public Meeting Before Any Trees Are Destroyed

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 2

The town of Leeton has been held up for admiration by visitors for its wonderful civic spirit and its beauty spots In the centre of the town…

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The Water Scheme Clerk & Engineers’ Reports Dealt with at County Council Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council, held on Wednesday of last week, at Ardlethan, the appended reports were…

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