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Council & local affairs, 1942

1,245 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 63

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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Narandera Municipality Estimates for 1942 Rates and Charges Agreed to

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 3

At the meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council last week Ald. Gam[?] moved, and Aid. Hepburn seconded that the estimates of receipts…

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Temora Council's Rates

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 2

Temora Council's rates will remain as previously-general rate, 10d in the £ on the u.c.v., and 5d on the u.c.v. for urban farm lands within the…

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Sarawak Council in Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 4

A Supreme Council of Sarawak is to function in Sydney, the Common­wealth Government having given the necessary permission…

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Allied Supply Council to Be Set Up in Australia

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Minister for the Army (Mr. Foroe) to-night announced the establishment in Australia of an Allied Supply Council,…

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Willimbong Council Criticises Letter From Wade Shire

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 4

LEETON, Wednesday.—"I consider that letter an insult to the Willimbong Shire Council. It shows a lack of good taste, and in particular it is an insult to Councillor…

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In Australia Evacuation Plans in Municipal and Shire Councils Co-operation Sought

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Premier (Mr. M'Kell) announced to-night that control of civilian evacuation in N.S. Wales had been transferred to the Department of…

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Allied War Supply Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1942 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—It was indicated by the Supply Minister (Mr. Beasley) to-day that the new Allied War Supply Council to be set up in…

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Tumut Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

APPLICATION has been made by MR. J. J. HUGHES for PERMISSION to ENCLOSE the ROAD between Portions 312, 948, 881, 882 and…

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Municipal and Shire Employees

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

The annual meeting of tHE Munici-pal and Shire Employees Union will be held to-night at 8 o'clock at the Soldiers' Hall,Wagga, when office…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 3

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

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Evacuation Plans in N.S.W. Municipal and Shire Councils Co-operation Sought

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. McKell) announced on Wednesday night that control of civilian evacuation in New South Wales had been transferred to the…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Report on Conditions at Loco Sheds

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 4

The Mayor (Aid. W. J. Bobbin) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council this week. Aldermen R. Cuttle, R. Weaver and B. Begg were absent…

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Holbrook Shire Monthly Council Meeting Outstanding Rates and Charges

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Holbrook Shire Council was held in the Coun­cil Chambers on Tuesday, when there were present: Crs. John Ross (president), J.F…

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Narandera Council Fortnightly Meeting Power Alcohol Distillery Sought For Town

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council was held on Tuesday last. Two notices of the sale and transfer of…

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In Australia Representation on War Council Early Announcement Expected Washington As Venue

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1942 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday. — An announcement that finality has been reached in the negotiations for Australian representation in London and…

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In Australia A.i.f. and Militia May Receive Equal Privilege Lord Mayor's Fund

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday. — The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. Crick) last night announced that plans to enable the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund to…

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Municipality of Junee. Lighting District

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 2 February 1942 · page 2

AT a duly constituted meeting of the Council, held on 28th. January, 1942, a resolution defining the undermentioned Lighting District in…

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Cootamundra's Baths Council Confers With Recreations, Ltd

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 4

On 27th January Aldermen Nicholson, Moorhouse, Leonard, Legge, and Hutton conferred with Messrs. E. H. Williams, H. Dawson, S. Windrim…

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Assault on Personal Freedom What Australians Are Facing Labor Council Broadcast

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—In a national broadcast to-night Mr. F. G. Kelly, assistant secretary of the Sydney Labor council, said that in preparing…

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