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Council & local affairs, 1944

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Shire Roll

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 2

Attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue advising that the list of electors for the Willimbong Shire Council is now in course…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening but, when there were present His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Jindalee Shire Correspondence

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 7

Several residents in Stockinbingal and Wallendbeen sought permits to lop or move trees or substitute better, ornamental trees…

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Rat Menace Wagga Council's Activities

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1944 · page 2

In a report to the health committee of the Wagga Municipal Council on the matter of rats, the health inspector (Mr. D. E. Lewis) stated that the…

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Lockhart Shire Council Council's Monthly Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council, the president (Cr. W. K. Day) presided, and others present were…

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Culcairn Shire and County Council Wagga Representation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday. There were present Crs. Alister Ross (president), C. A. Lee, J. H…

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Council Meeting Straying Stock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire Council held at Wagga yesterday, a deputation was received from the Culcairn Shire Council…

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Proposed Amalgamation with County Council Warm Discussion by Wagga Aldermen Alteration Objected to, Unless on Municipality's Conditions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 7

An interesting discussion took place at Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on the question of amalgamation with the Southern Riverina County Council. The matter arose following the publication in the…

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Wagga and the Referendum Use of Council Chambers Keen Discussion by Aldermen

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 6

Considerable discussion took place at Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council on whether the forthcoming Federal Powers…

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County Council and Wagga Municipality Criticism at Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 7

At Monday's meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council, the president (Cr. W. K. Day) said that as the Southern Riverina County…

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Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Monthly Meeting Entertainment for Troops

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund held at the Town Hall last night it was decided to make the…

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Mitchell Shire and Victory Girl Competition Soil Conservation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 6

A considerable time was spent in debating the question of selecting candidates for the A.C.F. Victory Girl competition at the monthly…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Condition of Intermediate High School

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. R. Begg) presided over a bare quorum of aldermen at the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday. The…

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Shire Roads Overseer’s Report

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 5

Shire Overseer (Mr J. Hey reported to last week’s meet he Gundagai Shire Council as s:—…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday last, there being present Crs. E. J. V. Martin (President), W. Bicket, H. H…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Council Meeting Straying Stock

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on July 12, those present being Crs. H. P. [?] (president), F. M'Hugh…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

Ald. D. Stratton (Mayor), F. Dickson, T. Nicholson, B. Ward, and J. Leonard attended the ordinary fortnightly meeting last night…

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Narandera Council Fortnightly Meeting Items of Interest

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council was held on Monday night of last week. The Mayor (Alderman T…

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Stormy Debate at Council Meeting Aftermath of Filtration Engineer's Visit

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 1

IN a tense and somewhat argumentative atmosphere, members of the Willimbong Shire Council discussed several matters arising out of the aftermath of the recent visit to Leeton of the consulting engineer, Mr. N. R. M. Craigie, in connection with the filtration plant, at…

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Argument at Council Table Over Welfare Farm Work "Started Without Authority"

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 1

WHEN Mr. Hogan (Shire Engineer) reported at the Council meeting on Thursday night that work had commenced at the…

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