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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,400 stories in Riverina's papers · page 55 of 70

State Government Challenged Legislative Council Attack on Taxation Bill

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The State Government was challenged on the Taxation Management Bill, which is the basis of the Budget proposals, in…

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Eastern Riverina County Council Meeting Held at Wagga Efforts to Obtain Subsidy

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 23 October 1941 · page 8

The President of the Eastern Riverina County Council (Cr. C. J. Woodhouse) reported at the council meeting held at Wagga on Monday…

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Coolamon Shire Council Engineer’s Report

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council the [?] Report was read as follows : Main Road Works Contractor A…

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Carrathool Shire Council Election Contest in Two Ridings

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

Friday last was nomination day for the Shire of Canathool for the forthcoming local government elections. In B riding, Crs. George Chapman…

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Collection of Salvage by Municipal Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

A meeting organised by the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of considering letters received from the…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Radio Communication Station and Revolving Beacon for Narandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, when there were present His Worship the Mayor…

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War Council Approve Federal Govt. Plan Melbourne

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

Complete unanimity on the steps being taken by the Federal Government to meet the latest Japanese moves in the Pacific were expressed…

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Proposal to Erect Band Rotunda Deputation Waits on Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 1

At the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday evening last, a deputation representing the Citizens Band in the persons of…

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Gas For Fuel Suggested at Council Meeting Engineer to Report

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

The practicability of gas being used for motor transport will be reported upon to the Wagga Municipal Council by the engineer. This was decided at a meeting of…

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Junee Council. Fortnightly Meeting Preparations For Opening of Swimming Pool

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 4

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

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Edward-street. Tar Paving Full Width Ald. Small's Proposal Discussion in Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 2

When Aid. J. N. Small endeavored to get the Wagga Municipal Council last night to agree to the expenditure of £750 on tar paving the gravel formation on each…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 3

Wagga Municipal Council held its fortnightly meeting last night. The Mayor (Aid. H. E. Gissing) presided, ana others present were: Aldermen E…

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The Yanco Shire Council invites

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 4

aers closing at 4 p.m. on November 11 for the construction of two causeways and reinforced concrete culverts at Cowabbie and Redbank creeks. Plans…

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"Out of Order" Political Matter at Council Meeting Mayor Takes Action

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 6

Upholding a point of order raised ,by Aid. Harrison at the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Councl on Thursday night that Aid. Selff was introducing something distinctly…

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Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, which incorporates the Kyeamba and Mitchell shires, will be held at the Town Hall on…

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Lockhart Shire Elections

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 2

The triennial election will be held on Saturday, December 6, for the purpose of electing nine councillors of the Shire of Lockhart (three each tor A,…

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These Things Caused Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 3

Whether the driver was a city salesman or a country resident, and whether the road accident occurred in town or out in the country, excessive…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

With proper publicity by the Council and the exerise of care by voters, the forthcoming Local Government election should be the…

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Postal Voting None Within Five Miles of Polling Booth Shire Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 3

"This matter his caused a storm of protest among the shire councils of the State, and I will add your protest to the number that have already…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

The Stats Premier writes us: With proper publicity by the councils and the exercise of care by voters, the forthcoming Local Government…

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