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Council & local affairs, 1945

1,066 stories in Riverina's papers · page 45 of 54

Wade Shire Council Land For Housing

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 4

The opening of last Friday's meeting of Wade Shire Council, Griffith, was postponed for no minutes for lack of a quorum…

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Mayor's Welcome

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman Doyle), in extending the town's welcome to the Duke of Gloucester, said: "Your Royal Highness:…

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Northern Riverina County Council Electricity Extensions

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council was held on Wednesday, 17th October, at Ganmain. The Chairman (Cr. D. W…

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Big Win for Labour in British Council Polls

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1945 · page 4

In the country-wide municipal elections, the Labour Party repeated its general election successes. It made sweeping gain at the expense of…

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Meeting of W.g.c. and Trades and Labor Council

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 November 1945 · page 2

At the wagga Trades Hall on Saturday next, there will be a fleeting to discuss co-operation between the Wheatgrowers' Union…

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O'dwyer Mayor of New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 2

NEW YORK. Wednesday: William O'Dwyer (Democrat) was elected Mayor of New York to-day in succession to Fiorella la Guardia, who…

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British Sailor's Mother Writes to Wagga Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga (Aid. J. V. Doyle) has received a letter from Mrs. Jas. S. Kay, of Sheffield (England), whose son visited…

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Shire to Ask Civic Association to Refor[?] To Act As Council's Subcommittee In Regard To Developmental Works

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 4

The Gundagai Shire Council has decided to ask the local Civic Assn. to reform and to act as its sub-committee in regard to matters of…

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Shire Offers £700 for Saleyards Councillors Now Await Syndicate's Reply

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 1

It was reported at Tuesday’s Shire meeting that deputations from the Shire (Crs Carberry, McHugh Lindley and Chandler) and…

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Far East Advisory Council Russia Again Not Represented

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 2

WASHINGTON. Wed. (A.A.P.): "Although Russia was again not represented when the .Par East Advisory Council met privately…

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Work for Idle Men at Leeton Suggestions at Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 3

Suggesting that there was uu; need to keen good men idle in Willimbong shire through mechanical breakdowns, Councillor…

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Gundagai’s Scenic Beauty Shire to Establish “Look Out" On Hill Near Power Station Interesting Items From This Week's Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 2

A move was made at Tuesday's Shire meeting to establish a “look out” on the hill near the power station at South Gundagai. The scheme has as its object the presentation of Gundagai’s scenic beauty to all visitors…

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Labor Municipal Gains in Scotland

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1945 · page 6

LONDON. Wed. (A.A.P.): Results of the Scottish municipal elections up to 2 a.m. show that Labor has gained control of…

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Dividing Carrathool Shire President's Suggestion Rejected

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Carrathbool Shire Council on Wednesday of last week, the suggestion put forward by Cr. E. C. L. Killen, President of…

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Items From Junee Council Meeting Town Water Reticulation

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 November 1945 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. C. Passlow) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The…

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County Council Meetings

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 4

The Eastern Riverina County Council is to meet at Tumbarumba on Monday, November 19, and the Southern Riverina Council will…

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Opposition to Valuer-General at Kyeamba Shire Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 2

Cr. T. V. Brunskill spoke very strongly in opposition to a proposal that the Valuer-General should be asked to do the shire…

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Mitchell Shire Councillors Perturbed New Rating System Crippling Finances

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 2

"We might as well prepare to shut up shop," said Cr. Cox, at the monthly meeting of the Mitchell shire Council…

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Military Bridges for Peace-time Use Kyeamba Shire Investigating Proposal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1945 · page 7

Councillors of the Kyeamba Shire yesterday inspected the large steel military bridge which spans the Murrumbidgee River and were impressed with the possibilities of acquiring a similar bridge for use in…

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Agricultural Bureau Tumut Shire Sub-district Council

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Monday 12 November 1945 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the above council was held in the C.W.A Rooms on Thursday, October 25, 1945. Members present were…

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