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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

1,275 stories in Riverina's papers · page 46 of 64

Shire Chambers Alteration and Extension to Be Prepared and Tenders Called for Work

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 1

At its meeting on Monday last the Tumut Shire Council adopted a plan, submitted by Mr. S. J. O'Halloran, architect, of Wagga, to…

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Leeton Council May Seek Big Roadworks Loan

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1948 · page 3

LEETON, Friday: The Leeton Shire Council will consider at its next meeting a proposal for seeking either a £20,000 loan…

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Gundagai Shire Horse Impounded

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 1

They cannot' say that Impounding Officer Hec Smith is anything but impartial, for he treats all alike, for last week even the…

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N.s.w.c.a. Plan to Force Cricket Council Support

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 6

The New South Wales Cricket Association is perturbed at the lack of support for the Riverina Cricket…

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Plan Now for Doubled Population Municipal and Community Leaders Have Important Part to Play in Migrant Absorption

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 September 1948 · page 6

Alone among the peoples of the world, Australians hold an entire continent. But Australia is a land short of people, and the overall International scene underscores the urgency of large scale population As resident partner in the South-west Pacific, this nation has…

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Shire Clerk's Car Questions in Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 1

CR. WASHINGTON said this might be serious or not, but it was rumoured some weeks ago that there were certain…

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Shire Horse Impounded

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 2

They cannot say that Gundagai Shine impounding officer. Hee Smith, is anything but impartial for he treats all alike, for…

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Council "Aware" of Sewerage Problem

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 2

"This council is fully aware of the problem at the sewerage treatment works. The trouble is due to an increase in…

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Council Correspondence at Regular Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 3

The following correspondence was dealt with at the Council meeting last week:— The Minister for Agriculture stating…

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Town Council Praise for Our Parks and Irees

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 3

Present were Aldermen D. Stratton (Mayor), R. Cohen M. Mutch, M. Meagher. H. Schofield, C. Williams, A. Hutton, F…

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Lively Council Debate Over Brush Box Trees Progress Association Considered Curator Was Insulted

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 1

A PROLONGED and lively debate developed at the Council meeting on Thursday night over the concrete bays and planting of brush box trees in Pine Avenue when a letter was received from the Leeton and District Progress…

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County Council Members Visit Burrinjuck Dam

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1948 · page 2

TEMORA, Tuesday: Members of the Northern Riverina County Council and their wives left Temora this morning on an…

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£6 a Week for Legislative Council Members

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: State Cabinet today authorised legislation to pay members of the Legislative Council an…

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Wagga Municipal Library Jottings Book of the Week

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 September 1948 · page 2

Truman, Nevil: "Historic Costuming." (Lend. Pitman. 1947.) This book should prove…

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Shire Servants

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

At its monthly meeting the s Carrathool Shire Council, after studying the present discrepancies in payments and allowances…

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Local News Shire Clerk's Report

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 1

The report of the Shire Clerk (Mr. K. Holm) read at Tuesday's meeting of the Shire Council disclosed that during…

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Far West Annual Meeting Shire President Extends Civic Welcome

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 1

THE annual meeting of the Leeton Branch of the Far West Children's Health Scheme, followed the ordinary meeting held…

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Additional Office Accommodation Required by Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

With an additional health inspector, storeman and stock clerk, added to the office staff of the Leeton Shire Council, and inadequate…

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£6 a Week for Legislative Council Members

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

State Cabinet has authorised legislation to pay members of the Legislative Council an allowance of £6 a week. The payment will be…

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Leeton High School Council Department Agrees To Name

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 2

Mr. S. P. Dart has received a letter from the Department of Education, signifying that it will agree to the name of Leeton High School Council…

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