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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

1,275 stories in Riverina's papers · page 21 of 64

Lockhart Shire £3,500 New Machinery Ordered Assistance for Engineer

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 1

In order to cope with the ever-increasing volume of works needing attention, Lockhart Shire Council decided to order a D4 Tractor with dozer and tournal loader (approximate cost, £2,500) and also a new truck complete with mechanical loader. To assist the engineer, a…

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"A State at War" The Official History of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 2

The Mayor of Narandera (Ald. F. C. Garner) recently received a beautifully bound book from the President and Executive Committee of the…

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N.S.W. Citrus Growers' Council President's Report

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 4

THE following extracts are from the annual report of Mr. H. Gordon Bennett, President of the N.S.W. Citrus Growers Council:-…

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Council's Banking Business Finality Not Reached Yet Further Inquiries Proceeding

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 1

FINALITY has not yet been reached in regard to the Leeton Shire Council's intentions as to where it will conduct its future…

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Corowa C.p. Electorate Council Keen on "No" Vote at Referendum

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 3

Over 50 delegates, representing about 20 branches in Corowa electorate, and the Hume and Riverina Electorate Councils, attended the annual…

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S.R. County Council Sues Wagga Man; Alleged Use of Water By Neighbor

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 1

Alleged to have allowed his next door neighbor to draw water from a tap within his property, a Wagga householder was prosecuted by the Southern Riverina County Council at the Wagga Court…

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Repairs to Roads Engineer Prepares Estimate Council Wants Allocation From Petrol Tax Money

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 May 1948 · page 1

AT a recent meeting of the Leeton Shire Council, on the suggestion of Cr. Walsh, the shire engineer (Mr. J. K. Gibson)…

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Assurance to Junee Council on Slaughterhouses

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 3

Active measures are to be taken hp the Department of Agriculture to ensure a high standard of meat inspection and sanitation of slaughter houses throughout New South Wales…

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Town Council Minister's Statement About Aerodrome Unsuitable for Air Service

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 3

Aldermen D. Stratton (Mayor), R. Cohen, F. D. Dickson, M. Mutch, M. Meagher, H. Schofield, C. Williams, L. Conkey and…

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Wagga Municipal Library Jottings

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 May 1948 · page 2

Book of the Week: "Balzac," by Stefan Zweig. You'll Find It: In the Biography Section…

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Culcairn Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 3

Culcairn Shire Council met on Monday. All nine councillors attended. Railway Superintendent, Junee…

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“Saffron Thistle Causes Soil Erosion” Soil Service Criticised By Goodradigbee Shire Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 6

That saffron thistle was one of the causes of soil erosion was claimed by Cr E. C. Archer, at last meeting of Goodeadigbee…

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Opening of Shire Library

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 2

The Tumbarumba Shire free library will be officially opened on Tuesday afternoon next. An appeal is made for intending…

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Building Operations in Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 3

The Shire’s Building Inspector (Mr McFee) submitted the following report to Tuesday’s Council meeting:—…

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Shire Will Enforce Electricity Rationing

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 7

The Gundagai Shire Council will enforce the rationing of electricity within the town. The restrictions apply from 7 a.m…

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Gundagai Shire Discusses Weeds on Roads

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 2

GUNDAGAI, Wednesday: At the monthly meeting of the Gundagai Shire Council, the Pastures Protection Board brought…

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Shire Tractor to Have Rubber Tyres

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 7

Shire Engineer S. J. Hunnings reported to Tuesday’s Council meeting that Mr C. H. Cork had given a demonstration with the Shire’s Ford…

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Points of Interest From the Gundagai Shire Council Meeting Road Work, Noxious Weeds, Nangus Farm-lets, Building Materials

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 10

The Gundagai Shire Councillors at their monthly meeting last Tuesday, had much business to occupy their time. Many requests were received for attention to roads, and it was pointed out that although the Shire Was now receiving more money from rates, there was less…

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Shire Rates Due This Month Interest Will Accrue From May 31st

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 6

Ratepayers of the Gundagai Shire Council will have to pay their Shire rates this month if they do not deride interest to accrue…

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Cannot Pay Wages Forbes Council To Dismiss Employees

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 13 May 1948 · page 4

The Forbes Municipal Council last week dismissed ten employees The reason for this mass dismissal is that the Council funds…

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