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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

1,235 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 62

Coolamon Shire Council Improved Finances Flood Danger

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council, held on Tuesday last the President (Councillor J. W. Hawthorne) presided over a full council,…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 3

The following report by the Shire Engineer, was presented to Wednesday's meeting of the Council:— GRADER-TEAMS…

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Rest Park for Tumut Shire Council Decides To Purchase Land in Russell-st. Public Conveniences

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting on Wednesday it was resolved to purchase the block of land between…

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New Pig Pens Officially Opened by the Mayor

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2

In a valiant attempt to make his voice heard above the squeals of 1852 pigs, his Worship the Mayor, Ald. F.R. Dickson yesterday…

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State Parliament in the Council Traffic Official's Regression

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The legislative Council decided unanimously to-night that, in its opinion, the Transport Minister should initiate an…

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"Falling to Pieces" Vacant Spates and Gloomy Atmosphere at Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2

"MY word we are falling to pieces," said Cr. Dooley, at the meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council on Wednesday night,…

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Shire Clerk's Resignation Comes As Surprise to Councillors "Thought He Was Permanent Fixture," Says Cr. Dooley

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 3

SURPRISE was expressed by the councillors of the Willimbong Shire Council at the committee meeting on Wednesday…

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Should Be Given Place on Allied War Council (A.a.p.) London

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 1

IB addition to the immediate dispatch of planes to China and to General MacArthur, the New York World Telegram says the…

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United Country Party Riverina Electorate Council Messrs W. R. Scilley and L. McIVOR Endorsed Candidates

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 4

There was a very [?] attendance at the [?] of the Riverina Electorate Council which was held in the Criticise Hall, Narandera, on Saturday 1st May, for…

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Local and General Municipal Inquiry at Yass

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 May 1943 · page 2

The report of the Commissioner on Yass municipal overseer's suspension recorded his opinion that the council had committed. "an act of unjustice…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Post-War Reconstruction

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 2

Present at yesterday's monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council held in Wagga were Councillors C. C. Donohue, C. F…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Mr. Curtin Appreciates Loan Effort

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present were Crs. W. K. Day, (president), W. G. Drummond…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Meeting Road Plant Now Available

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 3

At the monthly meet[?] of the Mitchell Shire Council held at Wagga yesterday it was stated that council employees and council plant had…

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Wagga Was Effort Mayor's Patriotic Fund Ugly Man Competition to Close on June 30 Papers For Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund, held at the Town Hall last night, it was decided to terminate…

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Mr. Churchill in U.S.A. Possible Plans For Big Campaign in Burma Pacific War Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 May 1943 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Thursday.—"It is believed that President Roosevelt and Mr. Churchill are planning a big autumn campaign in Burma in…

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Shire’s Solicitor and Court Costs Solicitor Not to Appear If Defendant Notifies Council of Plea of Guilty

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 May 1943 · page 3

W. C. West and Co. drew attention to a paragraph appearing in the “Independent” after the April meeting in regard to fees charged for…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday last, when there were present Cm. E. J. V. Martin (President), W. R…

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Urana Shire Monthly Council Meeting Post-war Reconstruction Works

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Ur[?] Shire Council was held on Tuesday, May 11, when there were present, [?] Townsend (chair), Hopwood. Dred[?]…

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 4

Crs. A. Donaldson (president), C. Morrow, L. Bennett, G. Davidson, R. Ward, J. Moore, C. Monwaring, and W. Smirl attended the ordinary…

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Gundagai Shire Employee Given Leave to Join Services Promotion for Mr. H. HEYDON

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 18 May 1943 · page 4

Mr. Harold Heydon, who joined the Gundagai Shire Council as junior clerk about, seven or eight years ago, and who passed the…

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