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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

1,066 stories in Riverina's papers · page 51 of 54

New Name Suggested for Willimbong Shire

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 4

At 8 special meeting of Willimbong Shire Council at Leeton a suggestion was made by the president (Councillor R. A. Struck) that…

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Tarakan Airman's Appreciation Letter to Mayor of Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 3

Appreciation of Wagga's hospitality to Australian altman. and of parcels of comforts sponsored by the Wagga Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund is…

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School Children Attend Gundagai Shire Council Meeting Keen Interest Shown In Presidential Election

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 3

The scholars from the senior classes of 'the Gundagai Central School were in attendance at the Gundagai Shir Council meeting,…

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Junee Mayor Chosen by Draw From Hat

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 2

The election of Mayor for the Municipality of Junee took place at a special meeting of the council this week The mayoral allowance was…

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Wade Shire Public Library Official Opening at Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 4

The official opening of Wade Shire Public Library last Friday was attended by a large number of interested citizens. It had been hoped to…

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Wool Auctions Growers' Council Views on New Centres

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 3

At a meeting of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council in Melbourne full consideration was given to certain aspects of the wool marketing plan and in particular to the centres at which wool auctions will take…

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Increase in General Fund Rate Estimates Come Before Councils Meeting of Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 2

At this week’s meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, the estimates for were presented. It is proposed to increase the General Fund rate by a farthing to 2¼d in the £ on the unimproved capital There are no other proposed alterations but two new additions…

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Gundagai Shire Secures Valuable Town Property Site For Tennis Courts, Swimming Baths, etc

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 3

The Gundagai Shire Council has decided to purchase the valuable town property with frontages to Sheridan abd Otway streets, owned…

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Wagga Reaction Mayor Assures Prime Minister of Full Support Local Power Consumption Cut by 40 Per Cent

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga (Alderman J. V. Doyle) has sent a telegram to the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) assuring him of his loyalty and support in the present fight…

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Cricket Council Will Help Cricket Assn.to Prepare Turf Wicket

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 8

At this week's meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council it was decided to donate £30 to the Gundagai District Cricket Assn and to…

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Jeeps for Gundagai District Fire Brigades Position Being Investigated By Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 6

The Gundagai Shire Council is investigating the possibility of securing for use by bush fire brigades this district…

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Cr. Tom Lindley Shire President Will Am for Better Town and District Defeats Cr. McHugh By 5 Votes To 3

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 4

Councillor T. G. Lindley of South Gundagai was this week elected President of the Gundagai Shire Council, in succession to Cr H. P. Carberry, who, after twenty - six years as President, did not seek re-election The position of deputy president was filled by Cr R. R. Knox…

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Aldermen Felicitate The Mayor Congratulated

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 1

After the ordinary business of the Municipal Council on Monday evening last the aidermen partook of refreshments and opportunity was taken…

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Municipal Council Ald. Gammage Mayor Ald. Garner Deputy Mayor

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 1

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of electing a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor for the…

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The Estimates Tumut Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 2

The estimates for 1946 were tentatively discussed at the meeting of the Shire Council on Wednesday, when it was resolved to increase the…

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Corowa Elects New Mayor

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 2

Ald George Eberle was elected Mayor of Corowa at a special meeting of the council on Tuesday. He was only elected an alderman 12 month[?]…

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Lockhart Shire President

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council this week Cr. A. D. Finlayson was elected president Cr. W. J. Day, the retiring president…

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New Shire President

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 2

At Tuesday’s Shire Council meeting. Cr. Dyason was elected president. Cr. Eastick was the other nomination, Cr…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Tri-weekly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night last. Minutes were confirmed…

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Shire Council Decides to Resume Town Block for Park Corner Wynyard And Capper-Streets Owner Submits Elaborate Plans for Shops, Flats and Garage

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 2

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting on Wednesday Moses Bros., of Tumut, lodged an application for permission to construct a garage…

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