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Council & local affairs, 1944

1,079 stories in Riverina's papers · page 8 of 54

War Council May Deal with Rural Manpower Mr. Curtin Meets Wishes of C.P.

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Saturday: The functions of the Advisory War Council; will be defined to meet the wishes of the Country Party, and it is…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 4

The monthly melting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday last, when there were present Crs. E. J. V. Martin (President), W. R…

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U.a.p. to Leave War Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 1

The Parliamentary U.A.P. decided to withdraw its representatives from the Advisory War Council, which was constituted in October, 1940, during…

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In Australia War Council Discussions Behind Scenes Mr. Spender Expected to Continue Membership

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Moo.: Until members return to Canberra for Che resumption of Parliament on Wednesday, no important development regarding the…

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War Council Mr. Hughes May Withdraw Resignation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tues.—There is a strong likelihood of the return of Mr. Hughes to the Advisory War Council from he resigned as…

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Advisory War Council Co-operation

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

Although disagreeing entirely with the expressed views of Mr. Ward on international politics, and supporting the strong attack made by members of both the United Australia Party and the Country Party on his recent statement in Parliament, a large…

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The Latest Second Edition War Council Stir Sir Earle Page Takes Place of Mr. Menzies U.A.P. Expels Mr. Spender; Mr. Hughes Still Undecided

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The appointment of Sir Earle Page as a member of the Advisory War Council to [?] one of the vacancies caused by the resignations of Messrs. Menzies and Hughes was announced by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) to-night. Mr Curtin's…

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Special Shire Council Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 4

A special meeting of the shire council, under the presidency of Cr. J. W. Rogerson, was held to deal with a resolution passed at the previous council meeting,…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 4

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

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County Council Harden Conference

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 4

"We recommend to our respective council that we consider an area comprising the municipalities of Yass, Boo[?]wa, and Murrumburrah and the…

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War Council Stir Sir Earle Page Takes Place of Mr. Menzies

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

The appointment of Sir Earle Page as a member of the Advisory War Council to fill one of the vacancies caused by the resignations of Messrs…

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Abattoirs Site Delegates Attend Meeting of Wagga Council Consultant & Railway Superintendent Answer Questions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

The Wagga Municipal Council held a special meeting last night, attended by delegates from various interested organisations in the town and district, to discuss the site for the proposed municipal abattoirs. Mr. William M'Donald, the…

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In Australia War Council Resignations Accepted Of Messrs. Menzies and Hughes Mr. Spender Retains Seat

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thurs.: "The Governor in Council has been pleated to accept the resignations of Messrs. Menzies, Hughes from the…

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Junee Council Fortnightly Meeting Ald Begg Presides In Mayor's Absence

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday evening the Mayor (Ald. W. J. Hobbin) was absent at a church…

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Holbrook Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Loan Address by Mr. A. W. Chessell

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 2

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Holbrook Shire Council were Crs. J. F. Nyhan (president) J. C. Bowler, T E Kendall, A. R…

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Correspondence [?] do not necessarily endorse [?] views of our correspondents) Representation Between S.R. County Council and Wagga Council (To the Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1944 · page 7

Sir,—I was one of the inaugural members with the late E. H. Hedditch representing the Kyeamba Shire at tie formation of the S.R…

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Narandera Council Deputation From Cwa Hostel for Children

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. F. Gordon) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Narandera Municipal Council, held last Monday…

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Bulk Supply to Tumut Shire Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 1

Mr. W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Minister for Public Works and Administrator…

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Rubbishy Tyres Coming Into Leeton Protest By Shire Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 4

"It is better to make one good tyre than four bad ones, because they are not worth while putting on a truck," said Cr. Washington at the…

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Subtitute Fuel Unsatisfactory, Says Shire Clerk

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 2

Mr. Thompson (shire clerk), ported at the Council meeting on Thursday night, that results, being obtained from substitute fuel on the…

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