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Council & local affairs, 1946

1,315 stories in Riverina's papers · page 38 of 66

Tumut Shire Council July Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 3

Those present at the July meeting of the Tumut Shire Council held on Monday were Crs. L. E. Quarmby (chair), W. J. Hassett, M. R. Burbury, L. F…

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Straying Stock All Owners To Be Prosecuted By Tumut Shire Council

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

Tumut Shire Council resolved at its meeting on Monday to also prosecute all owners of straying stock impounded in Tumut Shire. The…

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Extra Riding For Bland Shire?

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

When general business was being dealt with at Bland Shire Council's meeting, Cr. A. A. Wallace said that be intended to bring the…

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Straying Stock Council Prosecutes Owners

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

At the Leeton police Court on Tuesday before Mr. Isles, P.M. three defendants were proceeded against by the Shire Council for being the…

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Riverina District News Vandalism at West Wyalong Shire President Bitter

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

A bitter condemnation of what he called "hoodlums and vandals" was made by Cr. A. T. Holland (president) at the Bland Shire…

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Dog Racing in Tumut Heated Exchanges at Council Meeting Protest Against Establishment

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

There were some heated clashes at the Tumut Shire Council meeting on Monday in connection with the report that consideration was to be given by the Tumut Returned Soldiers League to the question of the introduction of dog racing…

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Electricity Extensions to Rural Areas Tumut Shire Engineer To Prepare Plans Government Statement on Financial Assistance Awaited

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting on Monday last it was resolved that the Shire Engineer prepare plans for electricity extensions…

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Council Will Not Change Stock Route

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 3

The Wagga Pastures Protection Board la to be informed; that the Wagga City Council adheres to its previous stock route proposal…

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Council Urged Not to Sell Gas Appliances Wagga Deputation Says Nobody Would Benefit

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 2

Members of a deputation told the Wagga City Council last night that if the council commenced trading in gas appliances it would be at the expense of traders, and would not increase gas sales or reduce…

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GUNDAGAl'S Shire President

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

Councillor T. G. Lindiey on account of the increased living wage basis together with the increased demand for services and amenities…

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Mayor's Stolen Clothing Found Burnt at Garbage Depot

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

The suitcase and clothing stolen from the house of the Mayor (Ald. Des. Stratton) was discovered yesterday, partly burnt, at the Cootamundra…

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Gundagai Shire Finances Seven Men Put Off to Cut Expenses

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 4

After the matter had been considered in committee at the last meeting, the president of the Gundagai Shire Council (Councillor T. G. Lindley) announced in open council that it had been…

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Shire's Financial Position Sound "Acted To Avoid Financial Difficulties" Says Cr. Lindiey

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

Dear Sir,- I feel the statements in the Gundagai ‘‘Independent’’ published on the 18th instant, referring to the financial position of the Gundagai Shire…

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Gundagai Shire in Financial Difficulties Seven Employees to be Given Two Weeks' Notice

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 2

With expenditure well above its income, the Gundagai Shire Council was heading for financial disaster when councillors took stock of the position…

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"Gundagai Bookmaker Built Three Houses From Dog Winnings" So Says Tumut Councillor Heated Council Debate Over Coursing Project

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 6

"Dog racing is a gold mine to bookmakers. A bookmaker at Gundagai built three houses from winnings", stated Cr Burbury at last week’s Tumut Shire Council meeting. There were some heated clashes at the meeting, writes the 'Tumut Express'. Discussion was in connection…

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Lockhart Shire Council's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday week. Cr. A. D. Finlayson (president) presided, and the…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday, 11th July, when there were present the President (Cr. U. W. H…

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Town Council Mayor Reports on Housing

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald Stratton) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Cootamundra Town Council last night. Others present: Aldermen Nicholson…

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Protest Against Dam at Blowering Decision by Local Residents Move for More Direct Representation on Tumut Shire Council Local Progress Association Formed

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 5

At a public meeting in Blowering Hall on Friday night last and which was largely attended by local residents a motion was unanimously…

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Town Council Refused Permission to [?]N Gas

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 1

[?] of the Coota[?] a letter was [?] for Local [?] stating that…

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