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Council & local affairs, 1943

1,235 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 62

Post War Reconstruction Works Local Plans and Specifications Council May Get Speed Patrol to Mend Roads

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 July 1943 · page 1

At the special meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council on Wednesday afternoon Cr. J. S. Dooley suggested that the Shire…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 2

Ald. P. R. Dickson (Mayor), S. Moorhouse, D. Stratton, F. Legge, T. Nicholson, B. Ward, J. Leonard attended the ordinary fortnightly meeting…

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The War in Australia War Council Meets Complete Information On War Situation

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 July 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — A full appreciation of the war situation from a global aspect, and particularly as it affects the…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Road Works

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1943 · page 6

The July meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council was held at the shire offices, Wagga, yesterday, present being Councillors C. C. Donohoe…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Meeting Road Improvements Suggested

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 1943 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council held yesterday, the matter of improvement of several roads in the shire was again…

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Wagga War Effort Mayor's Patriotic Fund Support for Kapooka Hall Headquarters to Receive £2500

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 July 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 give substantial…

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Federal Election Hume Campaign Opens Country Party Active Mr. Tom Collins Addresses Council

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 July 1943 · page 3

A meeting of the Hume Electorate Council of the Country Party was held on Saturday at the offices of the M.P. and A.A., Wagga. There was a big attendance of delegates. Mr. W. H. Simpson presided, and the member of Home (Mr. Tom…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 July 1943 · page 4

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

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Jindalee Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 July 1943 · page 2

Crs. A. S. Donaldson (president), W. Smiri, C. T. Manwnring;, P. J. Moore. R. P. Ward, G. G. Davidson, and L. F. Bennett attended the ordinary…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund TUMUT—AUXILIARY

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 July 1943 · page 2

The following donations were received during June:—The Madden Knitting Club £1/10/, Mrs. V. Bailey 2/…

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Federal Elections Hume Campaign Opens Country Party Active Mr. Tom Collins Addresses Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 July 1943 · page 3

A meeting of the Hume Electorate Council of the Country Party was held on Saturday at the offices of the M.P. and A.A., Wagga. There was a big attendance of delegates. Mr. W. H. Simpson presided, and the member for Hume (Mr. Tom…

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Mr. Lang and Reid A.l.p. Disowns Electorate Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 July 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Australian Labor Party no longer recognises the Reid Federal Labor Electorate Council which on…

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Local Aerodrome? Gundagai Shire To Make Another Effort “Won’t Be in the Race Without One”, Says Shire President

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 2

Gundagai residents will vividly recall the fight put up to have an aerodrome established at Willie Ploma (4 miles from Gundagai) in pre-war days. The proposal was beaten at a referendum, at which only 30 per cent. of the people voted. This district lost a grand…

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Premiers' Conference National Works Council Agreed to to Deal with Post-war Works for All Australia

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Premiers conference late to-night approved the establishment of a National Works Council under the…

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Gundagai Shire’s Post War Reconstruction Programme Over £50,000 Involved In Bridge Building, Road Work and Kerbing and Guttering Additional Amount for Removal of Showground and Other Work

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 July 1943 · page 6

Work proposed by the Gundagai Shire Council to be done in accordance with the Government’s wishes as part of post-war…

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Tumut Shire Council the July Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 1

The July meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Wednesday, those present being Crs. C. F. Armstrong (chair), A. N…

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Coolamon Shire Council Improved Finances Repatriation Matters

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, When the President (Cr. J. W. Hawthorne) presided Other…

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Tumut Shire Council (Continued from page 1)

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 3

be used as a rest park in Russell-st. has been finalised. Some concern has been caused by the fact that the postal authorities had…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Requests From Walla Walla

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 3

The president (Councillor Alister Ro[?]) presided at the monthly meeting of the Culcalm Shire Council, held on Monday. Others present were…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 July 1943 · page 4

The 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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