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Council & local affairs, 1952

1,289 stories in Riverina's papers · page 25 of 65

Jindalee Shire Will Rate Muttama Owners Who Are To Get Bush Fire Equipment From Gundagai

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 15 May 1952 · page 1

Muttama Bush Fire Brigade this week informed the Jindalee Shire Council that the brigade intends in future to purchase…

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Tumut Chamber of Commerce Council Meeting

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 16 May 1952 · page 2

The Council of the Tumut Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday night when it was decided to recommend to the…

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Shire President Caustic on Blackouts Griffith, Sunday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1952 · page 2

The president of Wade Shire Council (Cr. Percy Hamilton) said today at Griffith that he was astounded and disgusted at the daytime exemption from blackouts allowed for Kings…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Yanko Shire Council was held on Thursday, 8th May. There were present Crs. E. J. V. Martin (President), W. Bicket…

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Deputation to Shire Council Bridge Over Euroley Creek Wonted

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 1

At the meeting of the Yanko Shire Council on Thursday last. Cr. G. S. Hopwood introduced a deputation consisting of Messrs. W…

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Benefit to Pensioners in Relief From Rates Gundagai Shire Council’s Inquiries

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 2

Consideration was given at last week’s Gundagai Shire Council meeting to making allowances to pensioners by…

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Engineer Demands Apology Shire Clerk’s Concern at Inference Contained in Report Sparks Fly At Gundagai Shire Meeting

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 1

ENOUGH SPARKS FLEW AT LAST FRIDAY’S MEETING OF THE GUNDAGAI SHIRE COUNCIL TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT CURRENT TO TIE THE TOWN OVER A WEEK OF CONDE’S BLACKOUTS. CROSSFIRE…

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Awnings on Highway Local Firm’s Application to Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 2

A request to erect, on private property, awnings displaying maps of Gundagai, . . was made to the Gundagai Council…

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Denied Use of Private Saleyards Grazier’s Request To Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 6

The saleyards on the flat near Anzac Park, which are owned by Mr. T. J. (“Ben”) Nicholls, were the subject for…

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Swimming— Toddlers Pool at Swimming Reserve Club’s Request To Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 May 1952 · page 8

A proposition to erect a pool on the hank of the Gundagai Swimming Reserve for the use of toddlers and…

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Lockhart Shire Engineer's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council, the engineer, Mr. F. Prichard, reported on various matters, as follows…

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£7,600 In Loans Accepted By Urana Shire

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 6

The Urana Shire Council met on Tuesday last. All the Councillors were present, including Messrs. J. M. Smith (president)…

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"Balackouts a Disgrace" Comments at Council Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 May 1952 · page 2

A letter drawing council's attention to recently gazetted now zone day regulations brought caustic remarks from aldermen at last night's meeting of the Cottamundra Municipal council…

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Fortnightly Municipal Council Meeting in Junee Last Night Plans to Probe Rate Relief For Pensioners

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 5

THE JUNEE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WILL INVESTIGATE A SYSTEM ALREADY IN OPERATION AT ROCKDALE WHICH ALLEVIATES FINANCIAL STRAIN ON PENSIONERS WHO MAY HAVE…

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Premiers Want Loan Council Meeting Again

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tues.: The Tasmanian Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) told the Victorian Premier (Mr. McDonald) today…

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The Pacific Council First Meeting Soon

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 1

WASHINGTON, Wednesday —The United States Department of State, is hopeful that the first meeting of the Pacific…

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S.r.c. Council Granted Works Loan

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 2

The Commonwealth Bank has approved of a loan of £ 28,000 to the Riverina County Council for electricity supply undertakings in the Council's area…

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Municipal Library Book List

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1952 · page 4

"Ghosts with a Purpose" is the intriguing title of our choice of book of the week. Written by Elliott O'Donnell, well-known author of over 40 books on ghostlore and the macabre, it…

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Municipal Council Tri-Weekly Meeting

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 3

The tri-weekly meeting of the Narrandera Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last, there being present the Mayor (Ald W. G…

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Electricity County Council

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1952 · page 1

A resolution passed at last month, recommending' the formation of a County Council for the…

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