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Council & local affairs, 1944

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Farmers and Settlers Culcairn District Council Quarterly and Annual Meetings Held Resolutions Carried

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 4

The Culcairn District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held its quarterly meeting on Monday. The following delegates were present:…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · 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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Municipal Market Wagga Council's Inquiries Town Clerk to Visit Victoria

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 2

At last night's meeting [?] Municipal Council the health committee reported having received a letter from the Home Vegetable…

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No Bitumen for Repairing in Carrathool Shire

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 1

As the release of bitumen for repairing footpaths in Carrothool Shire cannot be arranged, concrete will be used henceforth. This decision of the…

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Municipal Matters Last Nights Council Meeting Firewood Position; Disposal of Tar; Gumly Electricity; North Wagga Lighting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

Those present at last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council were the Mayor (Alderman H. E. Gissing), Aldermen W. H. S[?]lman. J. V. Doyle, J. Harrison, H. M'Donough. W. J. E. Melville. V. E. Lawrence, John Graham, L. Barrand,…

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United Country Party Meeting of Murrumbidgee Electorate Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 2

A MEETING of the Murrumbidgee Electorate Council of the Country Party, was held at the Hydro, Leeton, on Saturday last…

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General Blamey Letter of Appreciation to Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 4

The following letter from General Sir Thomas [?] Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Military Forces, to the Mayor of Wagga (Ald…

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Odor From Bacon Factory Inspector's Report to Council Suggestions Made

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 2

Offensive odors from the bacon factory on the Tarcutta road were the subject of a report by the health inspector (Mr. D. E. Lewis), which…

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Abattoirs Site Questions Raised at Council Meeting Health Report Awaited

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

The subject of the abattoirs site came up for discussion at last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, and after Ald…

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Salvage Collection New System Outlined Wagga Council to Act As District Committee

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 2

A comprehensive report on the new system for the collection of salvage was tendered to the health committee of the Wagga Municipal…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Proposed Alteration of Ridings

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Culcain Shire Council was held on Monday, when there were present: Councillors Alister Ross (president),…

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Mayor's Patriotic Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 4

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

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Cr. Richardson Completes 30 Years Many Fine Tributes

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 2

Member of fee Mitchell Shire Council at their meeting yesterday paid high tribute to their fellow councillor. Cr. C. W. Richardson, who…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting Long Discussion on Culvert Councillors Visit Area

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 2

A lengthy discussion between councillors and the shire engineer in reference to a complaint by a landholder that a culvert near his…

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Junee Council School Children Travel Better Facilities Asked For

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 6

In the absence of the Mayor (Ald. W. J. Hobbin) at a conference in Sydney, Alderman T. C. Coates occupied the chair at the…

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Regional Areas Wagga Council's Conference Sought with Shires Concerned

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 7

At Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, aldermen had before them a copy of the information supplied by the…

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U.c.p. Wagga Electoral Council Office-bearers Elected

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Wagga Electoral Council of the United Country Party was held at Wagga recently when there was a very good…

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Wollundry Lagoon Question of Control of Boating Council to Make Application

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 6

In a special report to the health committee of the Wagga Munk[?] Council the town clerk (Mr. [?] Burns) stated that, following [?]…

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Big Increase in Rats Wagga Council's Concern Efforts to Check Danger

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 6

In a special report to the health committee of the Wagga Municipal Council, the health inspector (Mr. D. E. Lewis) stated:—…

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Wagga Trades and Labor Council Address Bt A.r.u. President

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wagga Trades and Labor Council held at the Wagga Tirades Hall. Mr. Austin, president of the A.R.U., vice-president of the…

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