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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

1,245 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 63

Council's Estimates No Allowance for Second Road Machine

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

AT the meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council, on the question of the reconditioning of the Allis Chalmers plant,…

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F, & S, Association Culcairn District Council Egg BOArD CRITICISM Local Government Voting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1942 · page 4

The annual and general meeting of the Oulcairn District Council of the Fanners and Settlers' Association took place at the Hotel Culcairn on…

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Mayor to Make a Personal Canvas Subscriptions to Liberty Loan

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

The Mayor of Junee (Aid. W. J. Hobbin) comences a personal canvas of the Junee district on Monday next for the purpose of soliciting…

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Troops to Get Canteen Orders. Proposal By Illabo Shire Committee

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 2

The Illabo Shire President's Pat. riotic and War Fund is to ask the kindred body under the leadership of the Mayor of Junee to abandon the…

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Greyhound Racing Council Asks for Government Ban

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 3

The Cootamundra Coursing Club, at Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, asked for a reduction in rental for greyhound racing meetings…

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Town Council the Olympic Pool Advice From L.G. Secretary Letter From T. Williams and Company

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1942 · page 4

Aid, F. R. Dickson (Mayor), S. Moorhouse, D. Stratton, T. Nicholson, P. Bunyan, L. Conkey, A. Hutton, and J. Leonard attended the fortnightly…

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Hillston Municipal Council Usual Monthly Meeting of Aldermen

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

There were present at the meeting of Hillston Municipal Council on Friday last Alds. E. B. Symonds, J. T. Lambert, R. L. Wilson. R. N. Lillyman, the new appointed…

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Kyeamba Shire N.e.s

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

A meeting of residents of Tarcutta and district will be held in the Memorial Han, Tarcutta, on Saturday next at 3.30 p.m. The shire president…

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Be Careful with the Water Shire Appoints Inspector

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 2

Infringements of water restrictions has necessitated the appointment of an inspector, who will be instructed to prosecute anyone found…

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President Opposes Civic Association’s Scheme But Council Send Him As Delegate To Support The Project Interesting Discussion at Shire Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 1

A Gilbertian situation finally developed at the Gundagai Shire meeting last week. After President H. P. Carberry had spoken in opposition to the Civic Association’s scheme for the control of the public lands, be moved a motion to the effect that the Shire…

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Southern Riverina County Council Deputation to Urge Extension of Electricity Water Supply for the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1942 · page 3

At a meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council at The Rock yesterday it was decided to arrange a deputation to the appropriate Minister of the State Government, urging him to endeavor to make satisfactory arrangements to enable the extension of the electricity…

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Tumut Shire Council February Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 3

Crs. C. Armstrong (President), A. N. Fuller. A. G. Clont, A. E. Herring, M. R. Burbury and W. H. Hassett, with Shire Clerk Jepsen, were…

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South West Settlers and Shire Rates Carrathool Shire Council's Activity

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

The Carrathool Shire Council has been for some time concerned about the rates owing by south-west settlers and recently the President had an…

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Whitton Matters Dealt With at Carrathool Shire Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

"At a meeting of the Labour League I was instructed to bring under your notice the deplorable condition of Whitton's main street, and ask that…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Illness of Clerk Evacuee Problems Discussed

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

The president (Cr. R. M’Connick) presided at the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council held yesterday Others present were, Crs. H. W. W. Baker,…

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Sextennial Valuation Carrathool Shire Valuation

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 1

"I refer to the Carrathool Shire Council's application for permission to adopt the current valuation of the Shire for the triannium 1943-44-45…

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Photos Required for Shire Honor Roll

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 6

The Willimbong Shire Patriotic Committee is making a drive to obtain the photographs of members of the Fighting Forces, who enlisted…

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Carrathool Council Rents Premises

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

The Carrathool Shire Council has agreed to rent a house and garage at Goolowi from Mr. Millard at weekly rentals of £1 and 10/ respectively. The…

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Temora Electorate Council of U.C.P. Annual. Meeting in Temora All Retiring Officers Re-elected

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Temora. Electorate Council of the United Country parry, held hi the Temora School of Ate on Saturday, February…

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Narandera Patriotic Fund Monthly Meeting Mayor Appointed President

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Narandera Patriotic and War Fund committee was well attended. An apology was received for the absence of Mr. P. C. Garner…

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