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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,356 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 68

Can't Prevent Jones' Creek From Flooding, Says Shire Engineer Any Iiiterference To Natural Water Course Could Cause Legal Difficulties

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

The Gundagai Shire Council could not prevent Jones Creek from flooding, said Engineer S. J. Hunnings, at yesterday's shire meeting. He added that any interference the Shire might make to the natural watercourse could possibly involve the Council in legal difficulties…

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Present Street Cleaning Arrangement Most Unsatisfactory, Says Cr. Carberry Employee Loses Valuable Time Taking Shire Horse to and From Depot

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 1

The cleaning of the Gundagai streets is likely to become a warmly debated subject at the next Shire meeting. Yesterday Cr Carberry condemned the present system, stating that over six hours a week were lost by the Shire's employee who had to to to and from…

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Council May Reverse Its Decision About Tarrabandra Ramps Cr. Carberry Holds That Councillors Not in Touch With Circumstances "Back Pedalling Again" Asserts Cr. Knox

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 April 1947 · page 4

Anything is likely to happen in regard to the gates Tarrabandra road. Council previously ordered that these gates be removed and that ramps be installed. This demand brought forth protests as well as applause. But now the decision may be reversed…

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Tumut Shire Council April Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 3

The April meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Monday, those present being Crs. L. E. Quarmby (chair), Cook, W. Hassett, L. F. Roche, J. J. Learmont and A. N. Fuller…

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Leeton Shire Council Correspondence Dealt with at Regular Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

DURING the reading of the correspondence at the Regular meeting of the Leeton Shire Council on Thursday night of…

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Shire Council to Meet in Batl0w Special Meeting Set Down For May 5

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 6

Several matters concerning Batlow were discussed at Monday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council. On the suggestion of Cr. Cook it was decided…

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Culcairn Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday. There were present: Crs. Alister Ross (president), C. A…

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“Food for Britain” Shire Fund

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

At last month’s shire council meeting, the council opened the “Food for Britain” Fund, making a grant of £10. Other donations are:…

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Riverina Football Council Annual Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Riverina Football Council was held at the Star Hotel, Narandera, on Sunday last. There were present Messrs. S. Bryce…

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Petrol Tax Local Council Opposes Reduction

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 4

At Monday's Shire Council meeting a letter was read from the Shires' Association that all councils use their endeavors to…

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Northern Riverina County Council Electricity Proposals Explained

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 5

The Northern Riverina County Council met at Italian Ob Tuesday last. Cr. D. W. Edis (Narraburra), Chairman, presided. Others present were: Crs. W. L. Donaldson (Narraburra); N. R. Dyason,…

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Immunisation Against Diphtheria Campaign For Tumut Shire At End of Month

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 4

The Health Department has given permission for Tumut Shire Council to conduct its tenth campaign for immunisation against diphtheria…

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Extra Riding for Tumut Shire Committee Appointed to Draw Up Boundaries

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

In reply to a request from the Tumut Shire Council, the Local Government Department informed Monday's…

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Correspondence Council Handing Over Park Lands (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 6

Sir.—Will you be so good as to grant me space to bring under the notice of the residents of Leeton and district the latest action taken…

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Northern County Riverina Council Proposed Electrical Development Public Ignorance

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 4

The ignorance of prospecting electricity consumers of the County Council proposals was adversely commented on at the meeting of the Northern…

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Tumut Shire Roads Approval Granted To Raise Loan of £2,200 For Repairs

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

Mr. W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Minister for Local Government:-- "I refer to an application by the…

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Murrumbidgee Electorate Council of the A.L.P. The Annual Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Murrumbidgee Electorate Council of the A.L.P. was held at Whitton on Sunday last, delegates being present…

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Legal Action Threat Against City Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1947 · page 3

THIRTY-THREE residents and ratepayers have threatened the Wagga City Council with legal proceedings unless…

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Murrumbidgee A.L.P. Electorate Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1947 · page 2

Delegates from all over the electorate attended the annual meeting of the Murrumbidgee Electorate Council at Whitton…

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Jones’ Creek Flooding Resident Replies to Council (To the Editor)

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 21 April 1947 · page 2

Sir,—At the last Council meeting a request from the residents of Punch Street was considered in connection with preventing Jones…

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