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Council & local affairs, 1944

1,079 stories in Riverina's papers · page 32 of 54

CORRESPONDENCE (To the Editor.) County and Municipal Councils

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 August 1944 · page 3

Dear Sir: Your report of the meeting of delegates in connection with the proposed county council makes it appear that I favored the municipal…

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Work on Shire Roads

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 6

The Overseer (Mr J. Heydon) reported to Wednesday’s Shire meetiny as follows:— The No. 1 grader has been engaged…

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Shire’s Sound Financial Position Thousands in Credit; Despite Large Expenditure

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 1

This morning a representative of “The Independent” interviewed Cr Knox on the question of the finances of the Gundagai Shire…

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No Aerodrome for Gundagai Just Yet But Shire Decides To Keep Question Alive [?]Oings at the Monthly Meeting of the Gundagai Councillors

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 5

Although it is unlikely that as aerodrome will be established at [?]undagai in the near future the Shire Councillors decided at a meet [?] yesterday to keep the question alive. Crs Knox and Lindley had [?] motion carried that Shire contact the Director of Civil…

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Allied Forces Within 87 Miles of Paris Shire’s Finances in a Very Sound Position Cr. Knox’s Revelations Will Astound Public Debate on Bowling Club Will Be Resumed at Next Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 August 1944 · page 1

At the Gundagai Shire meeting yesterday Councillor Knox stated that the healthy state of the Gundagai Shire’s financial position should be revealed to the public. He was speaking on the proposed referendum in connection with the purchase by the Shire of the…

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Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

During discussion on the shire Enginner’s report at the last shire council meeting Cr. pan[?] said that he thought more work was to be done on the…

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Jindalee Shire Meeting Days Changed to Mondays

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 7

Tuesday;s meeting was attended by a full board—Crs. A. S. Donaldson (President), C. J. Morrow, L. F. Benett, G. G. Davidson., R.P. Ward, F…

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Gundagai Shire Council Monthly Meeting Aerodrome Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on Wednesday last, those present being Councillors H. P. Carberry…

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Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund Last Night's Meeting Victory Girl Contest

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 3

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

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Kyeamba Shire Monthly Meeting at Wagga Yesterday Regional Committee Representation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Kyeamba Shire council held at the shire office, Wagga, yesterday it was decided to send two…

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Industrial Crisis Pending Sydney County Council Coal Position

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday: An industrial crisis, involving the closure of war and other industries on a large scale was forecast to-day by a…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Pedestrian Rail Crossing Refused

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. R. Begg) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The only…

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Kyeamba Shire Victory Girl

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 August 1944 · page 2

Miss. Peg Allison, of "Scotsburn." Tarcutta, is to be the Kyeamba Shire's candidate in the Victory Girl contest being conducted by the…

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Willimbong Shire Council Lighting of School Grounds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council was attended by Crs. R. A. Struck (President), J. S. Dooley, M. J…

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Mitchell Shire Council Monthly Meeting Soil Conservation Matters

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mitchell Shire council was held at Wagga on Friday. The president (Councillor D. Hamilton)…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening last, there being present His Worship the…

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Water and Electric Light for Northern Riverina Shires Report to Gundagai Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 August 1944 · page 3

In forwarding to the Gundagai Shire Council a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council, held…

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A.I.F. MEN Welcomed in New York Addressed by Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1944 · page 2

NEW YORK, Monday (A.A.P.): Crowds cheered 300 bronzed members of the A.I.F., escorted by a crack American guard of honor…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Regional Planning

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 6

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

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Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Willimbong Shire Regional Area Conference Progress Association Suggestions

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 4

The August meeting of the Willumbong Shire Council, Leeton, was attended by Crs. R. A. Struck (president). J. S. Dooley, M. J…

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