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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

1,235 stories in Riverina's papers · page 52 of 62

County Council Action

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: An investigation has been ordered by the Commonwealth Electrical Controller (Mr. Moss) into the Sydney County…

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State Assembly Premier on Constitution Bill Abolition of Council Wool Transport

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday. — "The Government's intention is not merely to reform the Legislative Council, but to finally abolish it,"…

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Coolamon Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, Councillor J. W. Hawthorne, President, presiding, Others present were: Crs…

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Jindalee Shire County Council Report President's Outspoken Remarks

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 4

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

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Tumbarumba Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Rosewood End of Wagga Road

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council, held on October 20, there were present: Cr. A. E. Elliott (president), Crs. T. W…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 6

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

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Government Work Beginning to Tell on Shire Staff

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 6

An order of the day for the next meeting of the Illabo Shire is a suggestion to be brought forward by Cr. H. H. Hannon…

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War Advisory Council Makes Important Decision

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday: A decision which will have an important influence on the future of the Allied war effort was taken by the…

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Mr. Moloney to Retain Council Seat

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

Australia's new Minister to Russia (Mr. Moloney, M.L.C.) does not intend to resign from the Upper House in N.S.W. He said that this…

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State Assembly Council Reform Bill Railway Restrictions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: Describing the Legislative Council Reform Bill as one that promised to become a landmark in the history of New South…

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Northern Riverina Country Council Meeting at Ardlethan

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council at Ardlethan School of Arts, the President, Dr. D. W. Edle, presided. Also present were: Crs. N. R. Dyatton, P. Walsh, W. L. [?] W. Rickett, Mr. R. Frear (County Clerk), Mr. [?]…

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Tumut Shire Subscribes £56,000 To Fourth Liberty Loan

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 2

All three towns in the Tumut Shire -- Tumut, Adelong and Ballow -- have exceeded their quotas in the Fourth Liberty Loan. Applications are still…

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Council Chambers and Memorial Hail to be Built Locally

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 4

One of the best-attended public meetings seen in Junee for many years on Wednesday night last discussed a suggestion that a…

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U.a.p. to Be Dissolved Council Adopts Merger Plan

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 4

The council of the New South Wales branch of the United Australia Party decided this week that its organisation should be dissolved, and a new…

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Not Formed to Accumulate Wealth Illabo Shire Patriotic Funds Makes Big Hole in Credit of About [?]900

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

IT MAY HAVE TAKEN THE ILLABO SHIRE PRESIDENT'S FUND TWELVE MONTHS TO ACCUMULATE ABOUT [?]450, BUT THAT SUM WAS SPENT IN A FEW MINUTES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT THE…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Discussion on Burning Off

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council was held yesterday at the shire office, Johnston street Those present were Councillors…

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Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund was held last night. A report will appear in a later issue…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Urgent Post-War Works

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday. There were present Councillors Alister Rocs (president), C. A…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Meeting Reduction in Rate Sought

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on November 8. Those present were: Councillors W. K. Day…

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Council Bill Upper House Opposition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday: The Legislative Council Reform Bill, which is now before the Legislative Assembly, is expected to be rejected…

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