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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

1,235 stories in Riverina's papers · page 37 of 62

Legislative Council Vacancy

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 3

The writ for the election of a member of the Legislative Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. F. Coates, was issued last…

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Council of Empire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 4

The formation of an Imperial consultative body, to deal with Empire problems, was urged by the Prime, Minister, Mr. Curtin, in a speech at…

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Shire of Holbrook Repatriation Committee Executive Formed

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 4

A meeting of the Holbrook Shire Repatriation Committee was held on August 14. Those present were the acting chairman…

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Post-war Reconstruction and REPATRIATION Works Suggested For Tumut Shire

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

"Any consideration we give to matters dealing with post-war reconstruction and repatriation, as it applies to the Tumut Shire,…

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Shire and Other Valuations (To the Editor, the Coolamon-Ganmain Reviews)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

Sir.—I notice in the last issue of your paper, in the shire news, mention is made of the valuation court at which I opposed the shire. valuation of my property…

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Correspondence Council Prosecutions for Straying Stock (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

Sir,-Having read the two previous letters of "Disgusted Ratepayer" and Mrs. Mathieson, I say definitely the Council has a case to answer…

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Const. J. Torment Farewelled Large Gartering at Council Mantray Social

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 1

The Coolamon Golf Club House, on Thursday night of last week, was the rendezvous of a large and representative gathering ennobled to pay tribute to…

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Fate Of Sugar Gums Still In Doubt Stirring Pleas for Preservation at Council Committee Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

THE sugar gums in Palm Avenue were again the subject of a lengthy debate at a committee meeting of the Council on…

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Overdue Rates Municipality of Cootamundra Land to Be Sold for Default

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 2

THE following persons are required to take notice that the Council of the Municipality of Cootamundra has applied to the Public Trustee to sell…

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Vacancy Filled in Legislative Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday, - When Mr. Charles Hackett was unopposed for the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. P. Coates, Labor…

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Sale of Defaulters' Land by Municipal Council

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 3

The Public Trustee has advertised the sale of 24, parcels of land, to be sold for defaulting rates…

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Fine Effort Assists Mayor's War Fund Committee

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 2

Several vacancies on the May- or's Patriotic and War Fund were filled on Friday night last by the addition of Mrs. R. Cuttle, Mrs. J…

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Vacancy Filled in Legislative Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 2

When Mr. Charles Hackett was unopposed for the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. F. Coates, Labor on Friday secured its 23rd…

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War Council to Continue Mr. Curtin's Statement

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 3

PERTH, Monday: An assurance that the Advisory War Council would be continued during the term of the new Commonwealth Parliament was…

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A Tragedy of Road Making Commission Pilloried At Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 24 August 1943 · page 3

"It is the greatest tragedy in the world to see how the Commission has spoilt the town of Leeton by constructing lanes instead of streets,"…

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Milk Prosecutions Cause Long Debate In Council

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 3

According to a report received from the secretary of the Board of Health, following on samples of milk being taken in…

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Council Thwarted In Move for Better Railway Housing

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 2

Some time ago the Junee Council, at the instigation of the Mayor, Aid. W. J. Hobbin, sought better housing accommodation…

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Last Minute Rush to Pay Rates to Council

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 1

Yesterday was the last day on which rates could be paid to the Municipal Council without incurring interest…

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Alderman Criticised (To the Editor)

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 1

Sir,—As a constant reader of your valuable paper I feel disgusted each time I read the "Argus" to find correspondence from a certain alderman,…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 August 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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