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Council & local affairs, 1944

1,079 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 54

Unsewered Premises Council Gives Fortnight's Notice

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 1

The Health Inspector (Mr. G. Muck) reported to the Shire Council on Thursday that; "Although the owner of the premises known as…

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WAGGA A.L.P. Monthly Meeting Municipal Markets Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 April 1944 · page 4

The Wagga branch of the Australian Labor Party met at the Trades Hall on Saturday night. There was a good attendance, over…

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Police Association Proposed Affiliation with Labor Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 19 April 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday: After a motion to affiliate with the Sydney Trades and Labor Council has been defeated at the annual conference of the NSW…

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He Bowling Club and the Shire (To the Editor)

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

Sir—Reading- the arguments for and against taking over the assets of the bowling club, the council, or rather, some of the councillors want…

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Gundagai Green Question of Transfer to Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

At its recent meeting the Gundagai Shire Council received the report of the sub-committee appointed to confer with representatives of the…

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Parliament Not to Be Called War Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wed.: The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) tonight rejected the demand by Mr. Menzies that Federal Parliament…

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Southern Riverina County Council Meeting at The Rock Councillors' Tyre Difficulties

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council held at The Rock, Councillor L. C. Lindner stated that he would not be able to attend future meetings of the council until his application for motor tyres had been granted. After…

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Alleged Waste on Allied Works Council Jobs Searching Investigation Urged By Mr Fadden CANBERRA

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) has informed the Leader of the Australian Country Party [?] Fadden) that he will ask the…

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Shire Council President's Minute

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

Cr. R. A. Struck submitted the following Presidential minute for the information of councillors:— I refer to a recent discussion at…

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Coolamon Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, The President (Cr. J. W. Hawthorne) presided. Others present were: Crs. N…

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Tumut Shire Council April Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

Those present at the April meeting of the Tumut Shire Council held on Wednesday were Crs. A. E. Herring (chair), L. F. Roche, M. R. Burbury,…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting £1000 for Victory Loan

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

It was decided at the monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council, held last Friday, at the shire offices in Johnston Street, to give £1000 towards the First…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council mi held on Monday evening last, when then were present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Municipal Markets Wagga Council Report Position in Victoria Investigated

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

Following a request to the Wagga Municipal Council from the Wagga ALP and the Home Vegetable Growers' Advisory Committee that the…

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Goulburn Racecourse City Council Action

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

GOULBURN, Thursday: The sub-committee appointed by the City Council to confer with Mr. C. W. Townsend on the proposed purchase…

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Municipal Matters Last Nights Council Meeting Firewood Supplies; Mosaic Map; Sheep Grazing in Cemetery; Trevor-street Petition

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council there were present the Mayor (Ald. H. E. Gissing), and a full complement of aldermen—Aldermen W. H. Stillman, J. V. Doyle, J. A. Harrison, H. M'Donough, W. J. E. Melville, V. E. Lawrence,…

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War Council Meets Mr. Forde Gives an Undertaking

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs: Although no statement was made after the meeting of the Advisory War Council to-day. It is believed that Opposition…

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Home Blocks For Servicemen Wagga Council's Inquiries Legal Difficulties

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council the health committee reported that it had given full consideration to the proposal…

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Wagga Junior Rugby League Use of Cricket Ground Council's Divisions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 4

An application from the Wagga Junior Rugby League for the use of the Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoons from April 30 to the last…

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Culcairn Shire Council Meeting Level Crossing Delays Wagga Conference

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1944 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Tuesday last. There were present: Crs. Alister Ross (president). C. A…

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