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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

1,235 stories in Riverina's papers · page 34 of 62

Yanco's Palms Uprooting Opposed Willimbong Council Debate

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 4

Declaring that he was bitterly opposed to pulling down any trees in Leeton or Yanco, Cr. Gleeson said at the recent meeting of the…

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Wire Netting Rusting in Rain Protest at Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 4

When a letter was received at the "Willmbong" Shire Council meeting a few days ago from the Minister for Munitions, stating that all wire was…

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Mussolini in Tears Story of Grand Council Meeting Regime Ends in Grotesque Comedy

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1943 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday: Mussolini was in tears at the meeting of the Grand Council on Saturday night, according to the…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 3

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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Mew Shire Clerk at Berrigan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 5

At a special meeting of Berrigan Shire Council on Monday, seven applications were received for the position of Shire Clerk, and Mr. C…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Resignation Withdrawn

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. W. J. Hobbin) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. Aldermen Cuttle, Begg…

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Legislative Council Nominations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: Two nominations were received to-day for the Legislative Council by-election caused by the death of Mr. E. M. Mitchell, K.C…

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Taylor's Dance Brings in £100 for Mayor's Fund

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 2 August 1943 · page 1

When it was originally decided to organise Taylor's annual staff dance for the Mayor's Patrlotic and war fund, no one anticipated…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 2

The following are committee reports at last night's meeting. The balance of the meeting is unavoidably held over…

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Shire President Evolves New Project To Support Far West Scheme Endowment of Bed Announced at Monthly Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 1

AT the monthly meeting of the Leeton branch of the Far West Health Scheme, held at the C.W.A. Rooms on Monday night…

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Mr. Brewster Addresses Wagga Council on Remedial Measures in Connection with Burrinjuck Dam

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 3 August 1943 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council was held in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, Wagga, on Friday…

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Holbrook Shire Monthly Council Meeting 30 School Children Attend

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 4

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Holbrook Shire Council, held on July 27, were Councillors J. F. Nyhan (president), John Ross, T…

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Major Lawrence Commences Hume Campaign Fine Tribute By Albury Alderman “A Straight and Honest Citizen”

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 August 1943 · page 5

Major Vernon Lawrence Independent Candidate for Hume, commenced his election campaign in the Albury Town Hall on Tuesday night before a highly interested and appreciative audience. Aid. C. E. Bunton, in moving a vote of thanks to Major Lawrence, said,…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 3

Ald. F. Dickson (Mayor), S. Moorhouse, D. Stratton, F. Legge, T. Nicholson, and L. Conkey attended the ordinary fortnightly meeting on…

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Shire Finances in Healthy Condition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

For the year ended December 31, 1942, the Willimbong Shire Council had a surplus income over expenditure amounting to £3284, as disclosed…

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Major Lawrence Opened Campaign at Albury Fine Tribute by Aldermen "A Straight and Honest Citizen"

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 8

Major Vernon Lawrence, Independent candidate for Hume, commenced his election campaign in the Albury Town Hall the other…

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Tumut Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund Auxiliary Report of Monthly Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 2

The following donations were received during July:-- Mrs. M. Stitt 4, Mrs. Owen 6, Mrs. N. Lyell 5, Mrs. M. Lyell 3…

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Fuse Factory Visit by Aldermen Precision Work Explained Triumph of Machines

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1943 · page 2

A Very interesting experience befel the lot the a party of aldermen and officers of the Wagga Municipal Council together with a couple of business…

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Tumbarumba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Inspection of Main Roads

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council was held on July 21. Those present were Councillor A. E. Elliott…

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Municipal Rates Payable on Monday Next

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1943 · page 2

Wagga Wagga ratepayers are reminded that Monday next is the last day on which rates for the current year may be paid…

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