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Council & local affairs, 1944

1,079 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 54

Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Willimbong Shire Council Fortnightly Meeting Many Matters Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 4

Bushfires and burning-off precautions, the Leeton Filtration plant, soldiers' arrears of nates, heat-stricken Carolina…

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High Praise for Engineer by Willimbong Shire Councillors

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 4

At the recent meeting of the Willimbong Shire Council the president (Councillor Struck) said he desired to compliment Mr…

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Built Shed Without Permission Shire Orders Report To Be Furnished

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 8

It was stated at the Shire meeting yesterday that Mr Syd Olsen had erected a shed at the rear of his residence, without, first obtaining the…

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Southern Riverina County Council Meeting at The Rock Water Scheme for Boree Creek Fusion with Wagga Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 6

At a meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council at The Rock yesterday it was decided to seek approval for the carrying out of the water supply extension to Boree Creek. The extension, which will cost about £14,000, was considered a…

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Municipal Council Special Meeting Mayor and Aid, Baird Clash

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening for the purpose of dealing with a report by the Town Clerk in…

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Tumut Shire Council February Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

The February meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held on Wednesday. Councillors present were A. E. Herring (chair). F…

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Planned Post-war Developent Regional Boundaries Tumut Shire Council's Decision

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

At the Tumut Shire Council on Wednesday a letter was received from the Regional Boundaries Committee, Premier's Department,…

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Lockhart Shire Monthly Council Meeting Firebreak Offenders To Be Prosecuted

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Cr. W. K Day (president) occupied the chair, and…

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Country Party And Advisory War Council

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: The Country Party met today to determine weather its members would continue to attend meetings of the Advisory War…

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Wagga Abattoirs Mayor's Report on Sydney Visit Special Meeting to Be Held

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman H. E. Gissing) reported verbally to last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council in connection…

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Tumut Canberra Road Proposal Opposed by Goodradigbee Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

"That, as information is to hand that an endeavor is being made, as an alternative to the proposed highway to Canberra and Tumut, via…

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Riverina Trades And Labour Council the Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

THE annual meeting and election of officers of the Riverina Trades and Labour Council was held in the Cabaret Hall,…

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Fusion With County Council Department Replies to Wagga Inquiry

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council a letter was received from the Under Secretary. Department of Local…

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Wagga Bathing Beach Swimming Facilities Council Officers to Confer with Club

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 6

At last night's meeting ol the Wagga Municipal Council the health committee reported that a letter bad been received from the secretary of…

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Northern Riverina County Council Water Shortage Fully Explained Monthly Meeting at Ardlethan

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council, at Ardlethan, on Tuesday last, the Chairman (Cr. D. W. Edis), who has devoted so much time, thought and energy to the water scheme, was able, with the assistance…

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Censure Motion Aftermath U.A.P. Members to Withdraw From Advisory War Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1944 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday.—A meeting oF the United Australia Party by an overwhelming majority to-night instructed its…

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War Council Messrs. Menzies and Hughes Resign

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Friday: The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced to-night that he had accepted the resignations of Messrs Menzles and…

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Riverina Trades and Labor Council Annual Meeting Held at Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting and election of officer of the Riverina Trades and Labor Council was held in the Cabinet Hall, Leeton, on Sunday evening,…

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Gundagai Shire Monthly Council Meeting Opening of Court House Discussion on Regional Boundaries

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council was held on Wednesday, February 16. those present being Crs. F. M'Hugh (who…

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War Council Why Mr. Spender Has Not Resigned

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: Mr. P. C. Spender, MHR. said last night that he had not resigned from the Advisory War Council. He said that his…

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