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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

1,245 stories in Riverina's papers · page 35 of 63

Wagga War Effort Mayor's Patriotic Fund Canteen at Elizabeth Cafe Assistance at St. John's Hall

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 July 1942 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, held at the Town Hall last night, it was decided to establish a canteen for all…

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“Fill in the Whole D— Lot!” Are School Trenches Unnecessary ? Young Council “Starts Something”

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 July 1942 · page 2

The foundation of a first - class controversy was laid at the Young Municipal Council meeting last week during a discussion in which…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1942 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday last, there being present Crs. W. R. Scilley (President). W. Bicket. R. J…

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Dismissal of Shire Engineer

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 July 1942 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Thursday last the report of Mr. Commissioner, Haviland, who held an inquiry into…

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Sunday Killing Regulations Council Cannot Refuse Inspection Question of Increased Fees

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 July 1942 · page 3

AT the last ordinary meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council after a debate in which the councillors expressed disapproval of…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting £55 From Minister For N.E.S.

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 2

With the president (Councillor A. Ross), there were present at Monday's meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, Councillors J. H. Balfour, J…

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Gundagai Shire Extraordinary Charge Against Landholder

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 3

When the Gundagat Shire's Noxious Weeds Inspector (Mr. J. Pinfold inspected the well-known district property "Bereena," owned by Squadron…

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Yanko Shire Engineer's Suspension To Harsh?

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 3

On five grounds the President of the Yanko (Narrandera) Saire Council recently suspended the engineer, Mr. S. K. Donnan, with the view to…

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Will Care For Trees if Planted By Council

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 4

It is a great pity that many more local residents cannot be persuaded to follow the example set by Mr. H. T. Phelan,…

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Difference in Park And Recreation Area Raises Council Doubt

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 4

In a letter from the Minister for Lands, read at the Junee Municipal Council meeting last nigbt a discussion ensued regarding the difference…

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Junee Council to Discuss Zoning of Milk With Representatives From Local Dairymen

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 15 July 1942 · page 1

THE RATIONALISATION OF BAKERS AND DAMRY DELIVERIES IS TO TAKE THE FORM OF 70 NING, AND NOT NON- DELIVERY, ACCORDING TO A LETTER RECEIVED BY THE JUNEE- MUNICIPAL COUNCIL LAST NIGHT FROM THE DEPARTMENT…

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Municipal Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hillston Municipal Council was hold on Friday. 10th June. Present: His Worship, tho Mayor (Ald R Peters), Alds Symonds…

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Kyeamba Shire Landholders

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

The Kyeamba Shire seeks the co-operation of landowners in providing adequate water clearance through their fencing in cases…

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Lockhart Shire Election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

An extraordinary election within B riding of the Lockhart Shire will be held on Saturday, September 12. for the purpose of electing…

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Lockhart Council Office

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

As from next Monday the Lockhart Shire Council office will be closed for the transaction of public business on Mondays,…

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Hon. C. Evatt Entertained Civic Reception by Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

The Minister for Education, the Hon. Clive Evatt, K.C., M.L.A., prior to arriving at the Town Hall, paid a visit to St. Joseph's…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Question of Zoning of Bread and Milk Deliveries

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. W. J. Hobbin) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. Aldermen…

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Electricity Supply for Kingsvale Council's Letter Accepted -Transmission Line to Be Completed by February

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 3

As requested by the Council at a previous meeting, the Mayor (Aid. Kelly) and Town Clerk (Mr (A. H. Williams) visited Kingsvale…

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Tumut Shire Council July Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 3

The July meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Wednesday last. Those present were Crs. C. Armstrong (chair), A. N. Fulier, M…

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Coolamon Shire Council Monthly Meeting Flooding at North Berry Jerry

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was held on Tuesday last Councillor J. W. Haw[?] (president) presided, others…

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