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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,400 stories in Riverina's papers · page 48 of 70

Shire President’s Outburst Attacks '“Coolamon Review” Shire Grader Operator

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

Last Tuesday’s Shire Council meeting was distinguished by a spottiest attack on the Press generally, and the “Coolamon Review” in particular,…

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Coolamon Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Cr. W. H. Logan Welcomed Report by Inspector of Accounts

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shin Council on Tuesday last, Councillor L. M. Redgrave (President) presided, others present…

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Shire Cadet Engineer Twelve Applicants

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

Twelve applications for the position of Cadet Engineer to the Coolamon Shins were considered by lost Tuesday’s Council meeting, the…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Contribution Scheme

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

Amount previously acknowledged... [?]103 10 5 Collectors:-- Mrs. A. R. Piper... 15 [?]…

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Ardlethan Electricity Question of Franchise Shire President Outspoken

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

At the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, a letter was read from Mr. T. C. Baker, the holder of the franchise for the supply of electricity…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Congestion at Post Office

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. R. G. Weaver) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday, a full complement of aldermen being present…

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"Learn to Swim" Campaign to Be Undertaken by Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 4

"In view of the short duration departmental instruction period and [?] various espects associated with the [?]dren swimming during the summer…

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Wagga Taxi Drivers Want Increased Fares Letter to Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 5

A petition was received by the wagga Municipal Council last night from seven taxi drivers of Wagga, supported by a letter from Messrs. Lappin…

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The Late Charles Hardy Tributes at Council Meeting "Set Example for Energy"

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

Tributes to the late Charles Hardy, jun., were paid at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night when the Mayor (Alderman H. E…

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Rebuffs Leave Council Unperturbed Bide Time to Again Broach Electricity Control Change

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 7

"Nil desperandum" is the Willimbong Council's motto on the proposed transfer of the M.I.A. electricity recirculation from the Irrigation…

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Kyeamba Shire Council Meeting Yesterday Tractor Trailer to be Purchased

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 7

The Kyeamba Shire Council at its meeting yesterday, decided to purchase a trailer to carry gravel, and to be attached to council's diesel oil operated…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Protest Against Tree. Destruction Near Yarragundry Aerodome

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday. Those present were Councillors H. W. Baker (president), C. W…

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Council Nominations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Two nominations were received to-day for the election to be held to fill the vacancy in the Legislative council caused by the death…

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Council Offers Reward

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 4

The town clerk of Wagga (Mr. F. H. Burns) announces in our business columns to-day that the Wagga Municipal Council is offering a reward of £20 to…

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Late Charles Hardy Kyeamba Shire's Tribute

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 7

"Since last meeting we have lost Charles Hardy," said the shire president (Cr. J. M. O'Brien) at the meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council yesterday…

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Local Government and Politics Wagga Council Takes No Action Thursday Night's Discussion

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 4

Although Cabinet Ministers and politicians generally came in for severe censure at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 6

As three weks had elapsed since the last meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, the reports of committees presented to the council on…

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Junee Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Daily Advertiser · Monday 15 September 1941 · page 2

The Junee Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund has benefited to the extent of £17/13/ as the result of efforts by pupils of the Junee Intermediate High…

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Jindalee Shire Health Inspector's Resignation

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 September 1941 · page 4

Cr. W. Smirl (president), R. Ward, C. Manwaring, J. Moore, A. Donaldson, B. Witenden, C. Morrow, and H. L. Bennett attended the ordinary…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday last, when there were present Crs. W. R.Seilley (President)…

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