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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

1,245 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 63

A Worthy Example. Congratulations to Aldermen

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

Our aldermen' are probably subjected to more brick bats than bouquets, but they are certainly deserving of a meed of praise for…

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Wade Shire Council Monthly Meeting Proposed New Baths Naming of Streets

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

The monthly meetting of the Wade Shire Council, Griffith, wa» attended by Crs. W. D. Bull (shire president). Rellly, Hilton. Stuart, Morel, Kubank and Stopton…

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Southern Riverina Couniy Council Cr. John Ross Chairman Testing of Gravitation Main

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council, held at The Rock yesterday, Councillor John Ross was. elected chairman for 1942. Councillor Ross is president of the Holbrook Shire Council, and was the only…

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Tumut Shire Council January Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

The January meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Wednesday. Those present were Crs. C. Armstrong (chair), A. Faller, L. F. Roche. W. .L…

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Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Carrethool Shire Council was held on Monday, January 12, there being present Crs. Westrup (President),…

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Special Meeting Shire Council To-night

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

A special meeting of the Shire Council is called for to-night (Fri.) to (deal with the following matters: (1) Letter from the Minister for…

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Municipal Council Special Meeting Estimates Adopted for 1942

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 6

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of considering the Estimates for the year 1942 and…

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Tumut Shire Rates for 1942 Lively Discussion At Council Meeting "Gag Applied," Says Cr. Fuller When Prevented From Going Into Detailed Figures Most Rate Reduced

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

There was a lively discussion at the Tumut Shire Council meeting on Wednesday when consideration of…

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Wagga Club Council Requested to Reduce Rent

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

At the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night a letter was received from the secretary of the Wagga Greyhound Racing Club (Mr…

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Petrol Restrictions Coal Gas Fuel Recommended For Wagga Council's Motor Vehicles

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

The Warn Municipal Council, in common with other local governing bodies in the State, has been advised that the Liquid Fuel Control Board…

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War Close to Australia Every Ounce of Energy Needed Statement by President S.a. Trades and Labor Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

It is now obvious to everybody that the war with Japan is moving so perilously close to Australia that raids mum our ports and principal…

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Municipal Rates and Charges

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

Rates and charges as follows were adopted by the Wagga Municipal Council last night, being the same as for the previous year, with the…

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Mitchell Shire Special Meeting Held

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 7

A special meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held on Thursday when discussion of matters in connection with the possible evacuation of…

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Industrial Relations Council Allegations of Obstruction Against Employers' Representatives

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—Signed by all employees' representatives of the Industrial Relations Council, a report was presented to the Federal Labor…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1942 · page 6

Those present at the meeting were Ald. J. N. Small, E. S. Le Lievre. J. Halloran, L. Barrand. J. Graham. N. E. Lawrence, W. J. E. Melville, H. M'Donough, J. A…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday last when there were present Crs. W. R. S[?]lley (President)…

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"An Insult to The Council" Wade Shire's Reply To Willimliong Council's Request

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 4

"I consider that letter an insult to the Willlmbong Shire Council. It shows a lack of good taste, and in particular it is an insult to Cr…

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War Council Important Discussions

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Opposition members at a four-hour meeting of the War Council to-day endorsed in principle the steps taken by the…

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Agricultural Bureau Henty Sub-district Council Quarterly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 4

[?] quarterly meeting of the Henty Sub-District Council of the Agricultural Bureau, was held in the Henty School of Arts an January 13…

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Australia Asks for Empire Cabinet Pacific Council Also Representations to Britain and U.S.A.

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

When the House of Commons meets, to-day (Tuesday), many members are expected to give strong support to the claims of Australia for s greater say…

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