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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,400 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 70

Security of Australia Urgent Steps Must Be Taken War Council Unanimous SYDNEY

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 3

The unity of members of the Advisory War Council for the need of taking all possible steps to ensure the security of Australia, was…

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GOULBURN A.I.F. Camp Tribute From Mayor Army Service Corps to Move in To-day

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 4

"We regret that the men of the 17th Infantry Training Battalion are leaving us, not because we have secured any financial gain from them, but…

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Important Documents Seized Announcement by Chinese Military Council Chungking, Sunday. (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 10 February 1941 · page 1

Important documents revealing that Admiral Osumi, accompanied by a staff, was proceeding to Hainan to assume the post of Commander in…

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School of Arts Members Approve of Sale of Land to Kyeamba Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 4

At a meeting of members of the Wagga School of Arts held last night the following motion was agreed to:— "That this meeting being of opinion that…

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Save the Snowy River Water! Shire President Urges Progress Assn. to Continue Agitation for Setting Up of Advisory Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 2

THE members of the Leeton Progress Association on Friday night were given a lucid explanation by the Shire President in…

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MR. C. R. Macdonald Appointed Shire Clerk at Lockhart Experienced Officer to Leave Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 4

From 29 applicants Mr. C. R. Macdonald, deputy town cleric to the Wagga Municipal council, was yesterday appointed shire clerk to the With Mrs. Macdonald and their…

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Bindweed Threat IS Important Locals Disagree With Griffith Council Orchard-strangling Weed Must Not Be Taken Lightly

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 4

ORCHARDISTS on the Leeton end of the irrigation area are incensed at statements made at the last meeting of the Wade…

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Lockhart Shire Depots

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 2

The Lockhart Shire Council announces the establishment of receiving depots in the shire. Citizens are urged to assist the war effort by delivering as much salvage…

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Town Council Additional Pig Pens Needed

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 3

Aid. F. Dickson (Mayor), D. Stratton, F. Legge. T. Nicholson. R. Gibson, L. conkey, B. Ward, and J. Leonard, attended the ordinary fortnightly…

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United Country Party Temora Electoral Council Annual Meeting Interesting Wheat Discussion

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

There was a large attendance of delegates at the annual meeting of the United Country Party at Temora on…

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Carrathool Shire Council Engineer Appointed

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

At Mondap's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, Mr. J. K. E. Gibson, of Earlwood, was appointed Shire engineer in…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Council Meeting New Shire Clerk Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Those present were Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), C. Condon, A…

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Shire Council Interesting Happenings at Tuesday’s Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on Tuesday, the 11th inst, those present being Crs H. P. Carberry (president),…

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Willimbong Shire Council Tramps Pester Nurses Old Boots and Socks Placed in Drinking Water LEETON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 8

The monthly meeting of Willimbong Shire Council was held last night, those present being Councillors R. A. Struck (shire president), J. S. Dooley (deputy president), T…

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U.c.p. Yass Electorate Council Officers Appointed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

Delegates from all parts of the newly formed Yass electorate of the United Country Party met at gundagai yesterday afternoon and the Yass Electorate…

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Wagga Base Hospital New X-ray Department Opened Yesterday Ceremony Performed by Mayor Tributes to Women Workers

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 6

Many sterling and sincere tributes were paid to members of the 2WG Women's Social Club yesterday when the Wagga Base Hospital's new X-ray department, the financing of which was made possible with the monies they…

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United Country Party Yass Electorate Council Firmed “Bill” Ross Wanted

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

‘Delegates from all parts of the new Yass electorate met at Gundagai on Wednesday afternoon and the Yass Electorate…

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Water Turned on Northern Riverina County Council Official Ceremony at Ardlethan

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 7

Yesterday afternoon the official ceremony of turning on the water under the Northern Riverina County Council's scheme was performed by…

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Dominions and Censorship Criticism in Britain Costly Messages From Egypt To Australia Shire Presidents Minute Visit to Headquarters London, Tuesday (A.A.P.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

The disadvantages under which the Dominion press suffers because of censorship methods were referred to by the chairman (Mr. J. J. Asto:) In connection with the dismissal of Mr. F. C. Mountford from the position of captain of the Leeton Fire Brigade. Councillor R. A. Struck reported as follows at the…

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Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, Mr. J. Parr, who was in charge of the Coun[?] No. 1 road plant, was appointed acting…

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