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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

1,259 stories in Riverina's papers · page 43 of 63

Roads Grant for Illabo Shire

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 3

The Minister for Works and Local Government, through Mr. W. F. Sheahan, M.L.A., advise: "I have pleasure in informing…

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Road Grant for Leeton Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 2

Mr. A. G. Enticknap, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following letter from the Minister for Public Works:—"I have pleasure in informing you…

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Council Officially Approves Swimming Pool for Lockhart

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1951 · page 8

As mentioned in last issue, the Lockhart Shire Council, ai its last meeting, received a deputation from the Lockhart Swimming…

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Illabo Shire Gets Federal Grant. Five Roads to Benefit by Petrol Tax Money

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 5 September 1951 · page 1

The Illabo Shire Council has been granted £8,600 for a schedule of works under the Federal Works (Aid) Act…

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Young to Have Dog Racing License? Council Gets Letter From Chief Secretary

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 5 September 1951 · page 7

"In view of the fact that only live aldermen are present this Council should give tide matter fun and serious consideration, and…

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Road Grants to Shire Councils

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 4

In response to his personal representations, the Minister for Apiculture (Mr. E. H. Graham) has been advised…

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£8,700 Grant Carrathool Shire

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 4

Mr W. E. Wattison, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Minister for Public Works & Local Government:—…

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Municipal Library Book List

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 September 1951 · page 3

This week's best. Three books we've chosen as the most outstanding among the new hooks which come into circulation today:—Hurst, Fannie: "Anywoman."…

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Coolamon Shire Council Correspondence

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 7 September 1951 · page 2

The following correspondence, from the sources mentioned, was dealt with at the last Shire Council meeting…

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Wants Committee to Beemlakged Illbo Shire to Back Local Representations

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 7 September 1951 · page 8

The Illabo SMre Council will suggest that the representation on the Murrumbidgee Regional Development Committee should he…

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Badges for Country Fire Brigades No Danger of Fire Yet Exists, Says Shire

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 7 September 1951 · page 4

The Bush Fire Committee of the Chief Secretary's Department has asleed the [?] Shire Council if a fire danger exists in the Junee…

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Junee Electricity Users Will Have to Pay Higher Tariffs Because of Increased Cost to Council

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 7 September 1951 · page 2

DURING THE DISCUSSION AT THE JUNEE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, MEETING ON WEDNESDAY NICUT, WHEN INCREASED ELECTRICITY CHARGES WERE DECIDED, UPON BY THE ALDERMEN. IT WAS REVEALED THAT…

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Council's Loan Allocation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1951 · page 1

The Department of Local Government has advised the Wagga City Council that a lump-sum allocation had been…

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Items Of Interest From Wagga Council

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1951 · page 3

After having discussed the prevalence of unauthorised political slogans- painted at public places in various parts…

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Leeton Items Leeton Council Gets £6555 Road Grant

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1951 · page 4

LEETON, Friday: The Minister for Public Works (Mr. J. J. Cahill) has informed Mr. Enticknap, Member for Murrumbidgee, that he hat approved a grant of £6555 to the Leeton Shire…

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Surprise Move Over Wagga Pool Council Considers Loan From Citizens

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1951 · page 1

Because of the "intense public interest" in the delay over finishing the Wagga baths, the City Council last night decided to test feeling in…

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Illabo Shire Council Meeting Agrees With Wantabadgery Landowner's Complaint Concerning Straying Stock on Roads

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 10 September 1951 · page 6

WHEN MR. L. GWINN, OF "YARRABINNE," WANTABADGERY, WROTE A STRONG LETTER OF PROTEST TO THE ILLABO SHIRE COUNCIL, ABOUT STRAYING STOCK IT BROUGHT FROM THE PRESIDENT (CR. H. L…

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Cricket Council a ‘Washout’ Says Temora Assn

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 10 September 1951 · page 4

Although branding the Southern Tablelands Cricket Council a washout, the Temora District Cricket Assn…

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Jindalee Shire Monthly Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 3

Present at yesterday's meeting of the above were the president (Cr. A. S. Donaldson), and Crs. C. J. Morrow, R. P. Ward, J. M…

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Town Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 11 September 1951 · page 2

Present at last night's meeting were the Mayor (Ald. F. R. Dickson), Ald. D. Stratton, M. Mutch, R. Richards, D. Dickson…

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