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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

1,508 stories in Riverina's papers · page 20 of 76

Leeton High School Council Early and Shorter Meetings Policy of New President

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 4

"I believe we would get better attendances at meetings if we started prompt at 7.30 p.m. and made a point of…

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Minister For Local Government Extended A Civic Reception Representative Gathering at Council Chambers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 1

A representative gathering assembled at the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon last when a civic reception was accorded the Hon. J. J. Cahill, M.L.A. (Minister for Local Government) who was officially visiting the Irrigation Area…

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HOW F. & S.A. PRESIDENT Pictured Association Matters for Information of Members Published by Lockhart F. & S.A. District Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 2

For the information of members and others who have little opportunity of reading it in detail, the Lockhart F. & S.A. District Council hereunder publishes the first instalment of an important reriew of Association matters. The review, of course…

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Inquiry Into Suspension of Wade Shire Officer Council's Four Allegations

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 2

GRIFFITH, Tuesday: The inquiry into the suspension by the Wade Shire Council of its chief health inspector, Cecil Leape, began at Griffith Court yesterday…

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Dipptheria in Tumut Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 2

"Three cases of diptheria have been notified, two from Laurel Hill and the third from Batlow," reported the Tumut Health…

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Carrathool Shire and Hillston Weir

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 3

HAY, Tuesday: Mr. P. H. Brewster, W.C. and I. Commissioner, has suggested that Carrathool Shire should undertake…

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Council Defers Discussion on Park Cycle Track Wont Rush in for a Snap Decision Aldermen Do Not Agree Error Has Been Made

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 1

Because aldermen requested time to fully consider the position which has arisen, no decision was reached at last night's Junee…

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Council Discusses Permanent Officer

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 6

Aid. H. K Pace warned fellow aldermen to tread warily on the appointment of a permanent fire brigade officer at Junee when the…

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Fire at Junee Council Stresses Need for Full-time Brigade

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 2

The prompt arrival of the Junee Fire Brigade saved electrical equipment, valued at many hundreds of pounds, from being destroyed by fire at Junee late on Monday afternoon…

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Fire in Council Store Is Lucky Save Much Equipment Has Narrow Escape

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 6

A fire which broke out in Junee on, Monday afternoon last emphasised the value to be obtained from the appointment of a permanent…

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Publican's Booth and Junee Park Council to Seek Advice From Local Police

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 3

Before deciding whether a publican's booth will be permitted on the park during Maher Cup matches the Junee Municipal…

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Municipal Library Jottings New Books of the Week Travel and Adventure

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 March 1949 · page 4

Masters, David: "Wonders of Salvage," a graphic account, well illustrated and written, of this interesting sphere of marine life…

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Illabo Shire Council, Out After Rabbits, Will First Help Districts Co-operative Owners

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 5

IN AN URGENT ENDEAVOUR TO CONTROL RABBITS IN THE DISTRICT, THE ILLABO SHIRE COUNCIL WILL IN THE FIRST INSTANCE CLEAR RABBITS FROM ROADS ADJOINING THE PROPERTIES OP THOSE OWNERS WHO ARE…

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Voting for Legislative Council

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday: The two Country Party candidates received the highest number of primary votes in the triennial…

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Gundagai Shire Extraordinary Election for C Riding

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 1

Three are contesting C Riding at the extraordinary shire election on 23rd April, for the Gundagai Shire, Messrs. A. J…

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Australian Country Party Annual Meeting of Riverina Electorate Council

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Riverina Electorate Council was held in the Criterion Hall supper room on Saturday last. There was only a…

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Northern Riverina County Council £99,000 Loan Available Construction Gang to Be Formed

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 3

At the meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council, at Temora, on Monday last, the council decided to overcome the difficulties caused by inability to obtain contractors, by forming a construction gang and the…

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City Council Decisions on Wagga Sportsgrounds

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1949 · page 2

The Wagga City Council last night made the following decisions on sportsground in the city: The Wagga Croquet Club is to be informed that it is anticipated…

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Items of Interest From Wagga Council Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1949 · page 4

FOLLOWING acceptance by the Department of Public Health of the tender of Mr. W. P. Powell for the construction…

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Clash of Views at Wagga Council on Albury-cowra Rd

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1949 · page 1

Opinions expressed by a Wagga City Council delegate at the conference to have the road from Albury to Corowa declared a State Highway, held in Wagga recently, led to discussion at last night's…

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