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Council & local affairs, 1943

1,235 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 62

Carrathool Shire Banking

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 4

The banking business of the Carrathool Shire Council will be done with the Griffith branch of the Commercial Bank of Australia owing to…

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Success of Immunisation in Wade Shire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 4

That six cases of diphtheria had been notified since July 19 the health inspector (Mr. H. E. Baylis) stated in his report to the meeting of the…

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R.a.s. Council Result of Ballot

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: The result of ballot held for the election of 12 members to the council of the Royal Agricultural…

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War Council to Continue Mr. Curtin's Statement

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 4

An assurance that the Advisory War Council would be continued during the term of the new Commonwealth was given by the Prime…

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Sewerage Tins Get Good Airing at Council Meeting

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 3

The aldermen were in an argumentative mood at this week's meeting of the Junee Council-- there were none of those heated…

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Junee Council Must Have More Men For Work

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 2

The Junee Council intends trying to get two more men for their depleted staff. At the present time Messrs H…

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NORTHERN RIVERlNA County Council Extension of Water Scheme Probable County Council an Example to Best of State

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council the first for two months was held in the School of Arts Ardlethan, on Tuesday…

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Holbrook Shire Monthly Council Meeting Rail Travel Facilities

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1943 · page 4

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Holbrook Shire Council, held on August 24. were Councillors. J. F. Nyhan (president). John Ross…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Approaches to Goods Sheds

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1943 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman W. J. Hobbin) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council this week. The…

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Narandera Council Fortnightly Meeting Items of Interest

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 3

One case of scarlet fever from within the municipality and two cases of diphtheria from the Yanko Shire were reported at the…

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King Christian a Prisoner of the German Army Municipality of Junee Removal of Garbage

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 30 August 1943 · page 1

HOUSEHOLDERS are hereby notified that:-- (1) Garbage pans should be not larger than 20 inches by 14…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 4

Last night's meeting was attended by a full board—Ald. F. R. Dickson (Mayor), T. Nicholson, F. C. Legge, D. Stratton, S. Moorhouse B. Ward, A…

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Cr. Nettlefold Again Lord Mayor of Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday: The [?] Mayor, Councillor Nettlefold, was elected unopposed to-day for a second term…

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Sewerage Effluent Shire President Proves Cleansing Process

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 3

During a discussion among employees at the sewerage treatment works last Wednesday as to whether they would be entitled to the higher…

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Hospital's Beautification Scheme Letter Sent To Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 3

Following is a copy of the letter sent to the Council:—"A special committee has been given the task of planning the layout…

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Saleyards Improvements Turned Down by Council After Conference with Auctioneers and Butchers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 3

SUGGESTED improvements to the sale yards costing a total of £500 were disapproved at the meeting of the Shire…

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Sugar Gums To Remain In Palm Avenue Motion For Their Removal Defeated Council Receives Deputation From Hospital Board

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 1

THE question of the removal of the sugar gums in front of the hospital as part of a beautification scheme for the grounds, was reopened at the Council meeting on Thursday night when a deputation from the Hospital Board was in attendance at the invitation…

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Municipal Reminiscences

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 2

Speaker at yesterday's Rotary Club lunch was Rotarian John Kirley, who joined the Municipal Council staff back in 1914, when the number…

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Lord Mayor's Cup for New Sydney Turf Club

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1943 · page 4

STONEY. Tuesday: Preliminary steps to organise the Sydney Turf Club were taken yesterday by the committee which was set up by the…

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Former Shire Councillor Passes At 68 Years

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 1 September 1943 · page 1

At the Cootamundra Hospital yesterday there passed away Josiah Levett, a member of a family whose name has been…

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