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Council & local affairs, 1950

1,340 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 67

Coolamon Shire Council Correspondence

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 4

The following Correspondence was dealt with at last week’s Shire Council meeting:-FROM A. C. Bryon, Ashbridge,…

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Culcairn Shire Council Makes Many Decisions

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 2

Culcairn Shire Council decided at its meeting this week [?]urge the reduction of fire [?]surance rates for Henty…

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Coolamon Shire Council Interesting Meeting Many Building Permits

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 3

There was an interesting meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday of last week. Those present were: Councillor…

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Presents Painting to Junee Council Aldermen Eulogise Work of Mr. L T. Yeo

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 7

The resignation of Ald. L. T. Yeo as an alderman of the Council was formally received on last Wednesday night, and was…

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Appointment of Council Overseer Complaint From Shire Employees' Union

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 1

At Wednesday's meeting of the Tumut shire Council Mr. J. Henrick, representing the Municipl and Shire Employees' Union, said…

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Proposed Coolamon and Ardlethan Swimming Baths Application for Government Grant Shire Council Discussion

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 1

At last week’s shire council meeting, a letter was read from Mr. A. Druce, secretary of the Ardlethan and District War Memorial Association, asking council to support an application made by his Association,…

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Junee's Values Need Sound Revision Aldermen Want Interior ol Premises Inspected

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 1

A representative of the Valuer-General's Department, Mr. Wheel-house, is at present making a visit to Junee to overhaul valuations…

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Junee Municipal Council Told Premiers' Conference Will Shortly Discuss Increased Road Grants

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 2

A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS WERE HANDLED BY THE LOCAL ALDERMEN AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING, WHICH WAS PROLONGTD OWING TO A LARGE VOLUME OF CORRESPONDENCE AND THE NECESSITY TO…

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Building Applications Approved by Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 6

Building applications of a total value or £10,230 were approved at the last meeting of the Leeton Shire Council, on the recommendation of…

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Oil Pump Fails on Council Grader

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 6

Recently a seal in the oil pump of the Council's No. 2 grader failed, and no replacement can be obtained at present, although inquiries are being…

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Town Quarry for Stone Crushing Council Refuses Application

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council Mr. J. Henrick wrote to the Council stating that he was prepared to…

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Ellerslie Settlers Ask for Electricity Deputation To Local Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council a deputation, comprising Messrs. Jus. Prowse, R. Edwards, J. H. Mackay and B…

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C.W.A. Hume Group Council Meeting Held At Cootamundra

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the above and delegates were present from Adelong, Barmodmnn, Batlow. Bellarwi. Bethumgra…

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New Taxi Licence for Tumut Approval Given By Local Council

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council a letter was read from the Department of Road Transport, stating that several…

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Visit to Junee of Sir John Northcott Council Decides on list of Dinner Invitations

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 8

When the itinerary for the visit of the State Governor, Sir John Northcott, to Junee on 15th. September, came up tor final…

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Northern Riverina County Council Extracts From County Engineer’s Report (Held over from last Issue)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 18 August 1950 · page 6

The bulk electricity purchases for the May and June periods were:- (May), Buying Point. Temora 80.5 KVA, 36,733 KWH,…

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Ex-mayor Gets Six Months; Judge Caustic

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1950 · page 10

SYDNEY. Friday: Mr. Justice Clyne today described an ex- Mayor he sentenced to six months' gaol as "an unscrupulous…

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Tumut Shire Council August Meeting

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 August 1950 · page 3

The August meeting of the Tumut Shire Council was held at the Tumut Shire Chambers on Wednesday last, those present being Crs. L. E. Quarmby (chair), J. Oliver, L. E. Roche, A. N. Fuller, W. P. Nicholas, F. Murphy, W. Hassett, G. Keenan and the Shire Clerk (Mr. C. E…

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Tumut Shire Council Auditor's Report

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 22 August 1950 · page 3

The yearly Auditors report was submitted to the Tumut Shire Council at their meeting last Wednesday. The Chairman, Cr. L. E. Quarmby,…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1950 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday, 10th August, there being present the President (Cr. J. L. Bull) and Crs. W…

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