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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Trades and Labor Council For Cootamundra?

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

It is reported that a Trades and Labor Council will be shortly be formed in Cootamundra. A move in this direction was started…

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Pipe-head Dam Advice to Council by Excavation Contractor

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 4

Arising out of lite Shire Councillors' inspection of the pipe-head dam last month, Mr. J. Dunn, excavation…

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Rates Must Go Up or Expenses Down Auditor Warns Junee Council on Financial Position

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

The auditor (Mr. John L. Campbell) warned Junee Municipal Council that rates will have to be increased or expenditure curtailed so as to correct…

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No More Straying Stock Prosecutions Shire Councillors Now

The Gundagai Independent · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 1

The Gundagai Shire Councillors decided at their meeting today that there will be no more prosecutions for straying stock…

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Shire to Complain to Postal Authorities Non-Delivery of Rate Notices

The Gundagai Independent · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 1

It was reported at to-day's meet of the Gundagai Shire Council, that many rat notices posted by the Shire had never…

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40 Hour Week Hours of Shire Staff Auto-patrol’s Double Shift

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 1

At Tuesday’s council meeting the Clerk Mr. Cooper, reported a representative of the outside staff had reported to him that the men would prefer to…

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Gundagai Shire President Exonerated Charged With Driving In Manner Dangerous To The Public

The Gundagai Independent · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 3

In his official capacity as first citizen of the Gundagai. district, Shire President J. A. Chandler has oft presided over meetings and Public gatherings; but the position was somewhat reversed on Wednesday last when the Chief. Councillor was assisted to victory by…

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Dramatic Scenes at Council Meeting Community Hotel Dispute Councillor Announces Resignation

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

DRAMATIC scenes were witnessed at the meeting of the Leeton Shire Council last night when Cr. Marks unsuccessfully sought to introduce a deputation, before the ordinary business commenced, who desired to present a petition asking for an immediate poll of…

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Alderman Objects to Council Going Into Committee

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 1

Alderman J. Graham last night strongly objected to the practice of the Wagga City Council going into committee to discuss certain…

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Mitchell Shire Discusses Joint Weed Control

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 2

The president (Councillor H. W. Baker) told yesterday's meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council that the formation of a county council in Riverina to control noxnius weeds appeared unlikely for some time…

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Fees For Impounded Stock Increased, Clerk Tells Kyeamba Shire

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 3

The Kyeamba Shire clerk (Mr. S. Hedditch) advised councillors at a meeting yesterday that fees for impounded stock had been extensively increased by recent legislation…

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Leeton Council's Application For Grant Deferred

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 2

LEETON, Friday: The Minister for Local Government has informed the Leeton Shire Council that its application for increased…

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Civic Matters Opposition to Weeds County Council; New Trial Bus Timetables; Homes Plan Rejected

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 3

The Wagga City Council decided last night to advise the Minister or Building Materials (Mr. C. H. Mathews) that it considered no good purpose could be served by the council entering into a home construction scheme…

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Control of Gundagai Sale Yards Agents Wait on Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

Various matters, concerning the control and administration of the 'Gundagai saleyards were discussed at last Friday's meeting of the…

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Councillor Asserts Shire Employed Insulted Him "Gross Insubordination" Says Cr. R. R. KNOX Mr. Dave Bowditch Declares He Is Being Victimised Fiery Scene at Gundagai Shire Council Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 1

THE USUAL SERENITY OF THE GUNDAGAI SHIRE COUNCIL MEETING WAS RUDELY SHATTERED ON FRIDAY LAST WHEN A SHIRE EMPLOYEE WAS BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEETING AND ACCUSED BY A COUNCILLOR OF WHAT HE…

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Serious Breakdown Could Occur Water Pump Breaks Down Town Supply Depending on One Pump July Meeting of Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 3

One of the two pumps at the Gundagai town after supply pumping station has broken down, and advice has been received from Sydney that parts will have to come from England, and even if these are in stock it will be at least eight months before delivery can…

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Gundagai Shire and Banking President's Casting Vote Decides Issue

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

When the question of the transfer of Council's banking business to the Commonwealth Bank was discussed at last Friday's Gundagai…

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Ryde Council's Example in Home-building

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday: "The Ryde Council, which has been in the forefront of the State home-building programme, has set a…

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Heated Meeting of Wagga Trades and Labor Council; Stir Over Delegates

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

Saturday night's annual meeting of the Wagga Trades and Labor Council developed into a verbal battle, when an attempt, which the president (Mr. Kelly) claimed was organised, was made to oust three delegates from the…

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Rates Must Go Up or Expenses Down Auditor Warns Junee Council of Financial Position

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 2

The auditor (Mr John L. Campbell) warned Junee Municipal Council that rates will have to be increased or expenditure curtailed so…

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