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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

1,275 stories in Riverina's papers · page 17 of 64

Discipline of Jewish Terrorists Ratified by Zionist Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Tuesday: A resolution to bring the terrorist organisations, Irgun Zvai Leumi and the Stern Gang, under…

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PERPETUAl Dust Storm in Cypress Street Discussion at Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 4

ATTENTION was drawn by Cr. Washington at the Council meeting on Thursday night, to the dust nuisance caused in Cypress…

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Returned Soldiers In Conference Annual Meeting of Riverina District Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 1

THE annual general meeting of the Riverina District Council of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Shire Chambers, Leeton, on Saturday, March 20, when delegates from sub-branches were in attendance. Conference opened with an address of welcome, extended…

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Shire Clerk's Report Houses For Yanco Question of Bus Stands Safety Walks in Pine Avenue

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 2

At the meeting of the Leeton Shire Council on Thursday night, the shire clerk (Mr. A. Thompson), presented the following report:—…

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Hume A.L.P. Council's Vote of Confidence in Federal Govt

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 2

The Hume Electorate Council of the A.L.P., at its annual meeting on Sunday, carried a resolution expressing absolute confidence in the present Federal Government's ability and determination to protect the…

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C.W.A. Start Group Council Meets in Narandera Interesting Talk on the Netherlands

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 1

On Wednesday last, 7th April, the Sturt Group of the C.W.A. held a Council meeting in Narandera, when there were present representatives…

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West Batlow Road Engineer Engages Surveyor To Complete Survey Sharp Words at Council Meeting

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 2

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting yesterday there was somewhat of an uproar when the Engineer, Mr. O. Dixon, stated he had…

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Hume Electorate Council of A.L.P. Meets at Cootamundra Vote of Confidence in Govt

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1948 · page 4

The Hume Electorate Council ol A.L.P. at its annual meeting on Sunday, carried a resolution expressing absolute…

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Town Council (Continued from Page 3.)

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1948 · page 4

Normal maintenance has continued. Housing: Work is progressing satisfactorily in Sutton St. The…

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Town Council New Name for Supper Room To be Called "Civic Hall"

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1948 · page 3

Ald. D. Stratton (Mayor), R. Cohen, M. Mutch, M. Meagher, F. Dickson, H. Schofield, C. Williams, and A. Hutton attended…

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No Need for Shire Officers to Work Overtime

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 6

At last Tuesday's meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, the matter of officers claiming overtime was discussed…

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Case of Diphtheria Reported to Shire (Patient an Adult, Who Har Not Been Immunised Council Decides on Another IMMUNISATlON CAMPAIGN

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 1

The Shire's Health Inspector (Mr F. McFee) reported to Tuesday's Tuesday's Council meeting that one reported of diphtheria had been…

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"Will Have to Take to Secure Blocks at Coolac" R.si. Submits Proposal To Points From April Meeting of Gundagai Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 10

Among the many matters discussed at last Tuesday's meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, was the proposal for the provision of building blocks for home seekers at Coolac. Councillor Jack Crowe said that stern action would have to be taken to secure the blocks…

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Shire Will Not Tennis Courts Proposal Unless Club S to Meet

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 1

Shire President Frank McHegh reported to Tuesday's meeting that at a committee meeting, held on April 6th, a letter was received from the Tennis Club regarding Council's request that representatives be sent to meet Council at Tuesday's meeting, and…

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Gundagai Shire Roads To Be Bitumen Surfaced Council to Borrow £30,000 to Carry Out Work Plant Costing £5,000 To Be Purchased Extension of Water and Electricity Schemes

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 1

A FAR REACHING DECISION, AND ONE THAT WILL BE HAILED BY ALL RATEPAYERS, WAS MADE AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING OF THE GUNDAGAI SHIRE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL HAS DECIDED ON A POLICY OF BITUMEN SURFACING ROADS…

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Out of the Mouths of Babes ! How To Get Your Shire Roads In Order

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 3

One of the Gudagai shire Councillors told his colleagues at this week's Shire meeting of-his youngster's retort to another…

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Canberra Grammar School To Be Taken Over By Diocesan Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 3

Complete responsibility for the Canberra Grammar School will be assumed by the Diocesan Council. This decision was reached by the…

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Hume A.l.p. Council's Vote of Confidence Iii Federal Government

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 6

The Hume Electorate Council of the ALP, at its annual meeting on Sunday , carried a resolution expressing' absolute confidence in…

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Civic Association's "White Way" Proposal Would Cost £700 Shire Decides To Send Report On To That Organisation

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 April 1948 · page 1

Recently the Gundagai Civic Association submitted a proposal to the Shire for the' installation of a white way in Sheridan Street,…

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Coolamon Shire Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 16 April 1948 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council held on Tuesday last, the following attended : Councillors N. R. Dyason (President)…

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