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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

1,245 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 63

Lord Mayor's Fund

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 2

The people of Newcastle and district have subscribed £19,'6l to the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund in regular donations averaging £1000…

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General Macarthur Statue How New York's Mayor Spent Donation

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 1

NEW YORK, Sunday.-The Mayor of New York (Mr. La Guardia) said that an unidentified person had sent him a 25 dollar bill to start a fund…

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Aldermen Brush When Application For Position Considered

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

The international situation four reflection in the eight appears who nominated for the position of [?] building and sewerage inspector in…

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Pacific War Council Continuous Supplies

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Tuesday: President Roosevelt met the Pacific War Council today, and gave members what they described as every…

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Junee Council Will Not Store Petrol For Emergency

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

The Liquid Fuel Board suggested to last night's meeting of the Junee Council that petrol be stored for use in tui emergency…

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P. and C. Council Goes Into Recess After Electing Officers!

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

After the election of officers at the adjourned annual meeting of the Junee District Council of the Parents and Citizens Association, it was…

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U.S.A. Aid In Pacific Encourages War Council. (A.a.p.) Washington

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 1

President Roosevelt med the [?] fie War Council to day. In a statement, he gave members., what they described as a very…

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War Council Meeting Vital Discussions

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — The War Council at a three-hour meeting to-day made a thorough review of the war situation in the Southwestern…

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U.S. Supplies Pacific War Council Methods Satisfactory to Australia WASHINGTON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

President Roosevelt met the Pacific War Council to-day and gave members what the described as a very encouraging review of…

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In Australia Allied War Council Plans for Supplies to Forces Prime Minister Meets Commanders

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. — The War Cabinet will to-morrow discuss plans for the enlargement of the scope of the Allied War Council. At a…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

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

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Pacific Council Dr. Evatt on Canada's Inclusion

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 1

OTTAWA, Wednesday.—"The formation of the Pacific Council in Washington, with the direct participation of Canada, is a token that Canada is a…

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F. & S. Association Junee District Council President’spolicy

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

When he was elected to the presidency of the Junee District Council of the F. and S. Association, Mr. W. R. Heffernan…

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Country Killing Visit of Trade Representatives to Discuss Project with Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

The health committee reported to last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council that it had received a letter from Mr. E. H. Graham, M.L.A. advising that…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Last Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

Those present at the meeting were the Mayor (Ald. H. E. Gissing), who presided, Aldermen J. N. Small, John Graham, J. Halloran, L. Barrand, V…

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Mitchell Shire Council Clerk Welcomed Sale of Bomen Land

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 3

Before the usual business commenced at the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council yesterday the president (Cr. R M'Cormick) extended…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Claim For Compensation Charcoal Production

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held in the shire chambers, Wagga yesterday, the president (Cr. C. C. Donohoe)…

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Narandera Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council was attended by Aldermen Blarney (Mayor). Baird, Barker. Gammage. Gordon, Hepburn, Moore, Peacock…

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Albury Electorate Council Official Labor

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Albury Electorate Council of the Official Labor Party was held at Henty. An apology was received from the Tumbarumba…

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Wagga Was Effort Mayor's Patriotic Fund Monthly Meeting of Committee £250 to Headquarters

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Mayor's Patriotic Fund was held in the Mayors room. Town Hall, Wagga last night, the Mayor (id. H. Z. Gissing)…

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