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Council & local affairs, 1944

1,079 stories in Riverina's papers · page 45 of 54

Tumut Shire Council Triennial Election of Councillors Postal Voting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

ANY PERSON, whose name appears on the Shire Roll or the State Electoral Roll as compiled on 24th April, 1944. CLAIMING TO VOTE at…

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Town Hall for Tumut Recommended To Incoming Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting on Wednesday the following letter was received from "Citizen": -- "May I suggest for your Council's…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, when there were present Ald. T. Gordon…

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Tumut Saleyards Expansion Shire Council to Endeavor to Borrow Money Locally

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

At the October meeting of the Tumut Shire Council advice was received that approval had been granted by the Government for the…

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Wool-classing Course and Establishment of Hostels in Tumut Shire Council to Support P & C. ASSOCIATION

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

The Tumut Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday decided to support the Parents and Citizens' Association's request to the…

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Jindalee Shire Protest Against Saturday Half-holiday

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 7

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

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Last Meeting of Present Shire Council Vote of Appreciation to Retiring Crs. Herring And Armstrong Mr. Jepsen and Staff Thanked

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

Wednesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was the last of the present Council prior to the election of the new Council on…

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New Racecourse Council Approves Work

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Shire Council yesterday afternoon, the following resolution was carried: "That Council agree with the activities…

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Municipal Matters Last Night's Council Meeting Scarlet Fever Cases; Public Library; Speeding in Gurwood-street; Edward-street Trees

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council—the but meeting before the local government elections on December 2—there was a fall attendance of aldermen. Those present were the Mayor (Alderman H. F. Glaring), Aldermen…

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Correspondence Council and Aerodrome (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 4

Sir— Pardon if I trespass on your worthy time, but your last issue simply invites one to blossom forth us the "Mother of Ten," or some other…

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Council Wants Grant for Burnt-out Soldier Settler

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 5

At the meeting of Goodradigbee Shire Cr. H. J. Best drew attention to the case of Pte. Peter Davis, whose property was burned out. He said the…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Acquisitions For Closer Settlement

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 4

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

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Wagga Beach Women's Life Saving Club Request to Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 4

The Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night dealt with a letter from the Wagga Beach Women's Life Saving Club, advising that the club…

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Holiday Play Centre Proposed for Wagga Letters From National Fitness Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 3

Following receipt of a letter from the Director of Physical Education, National Fitness Council, the Wagga Municipal Council decided at its…

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Poll of Wagga Electors Council Decides On Question County District Boundaries

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 3

The Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last night decided to conduct a poll of electors in conjunction with the municipal…

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Municipal Elections 18 Candidates Nominated Ten New Aspirants

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

When nominations dosed with the returning officer at 5 o'clock on Wednesday last, 18 nomination papers were received…

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Municipal Elections 15 Candidates

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

A field of fifteen will face the starter in the Municipal stakes, to be decided at Cootamundra on Saturday, December 2…

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Municipal Saleyards

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 2

The saleyards inspector (Mr. J. Cheshire) reported to last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council that during the three weeks ended…

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Municipal Elections Ratepayers of Wagga P. H. Chauncy, Grandview Avenue

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1944 · page 3

I am offering you my services as an alderman of this great progressive town of Wagga. Having served four years and two…

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Aldermen Not Seek-ing Reflection Final Speeches at Wagga Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1944 · page 7

The three Wagga aldermen who are not seeking reelection at the forthcoming triennial municipal elections—Aldermen W J E Mel…

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