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Council & local affairs, 1952

1,289 stories in Riverina's papers · page 31 of 65

Labor Day Holiday in Urana Shire

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 4

Tre Urana Shire Clerk, Mr. A. G. Hill, advises us that the Labor Day holiday will be observed on Monday, October 6, 1952, in that…

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County Council Formed and Name Adopted Council Delegates Confer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 2

At a meeting of representatives of the shires of Carrathool, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Wade held in the…

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Lockhart Shire Financial Position Holds Up Sewerage Scheme

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Cr. W. K…

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General Business at Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 3

The following general business matters were dealt with at the Council meeting on Thursday night of last week…

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Winning of Bluett Award Council to Hold celebration function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 3

At the meeting of the Leeton Shire Council on Thursday night a letter was received from the A. R. Bluett…

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The Meat We Eat More Drastic Law Suggested by Council

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 4

A discussion was held at the Council meeting on Thursday night as to whether the whole of a carcase should be…

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Death of E. H. Farrar, Mlc President of Leg. Council

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday: Mr. Ernest Henry Farrar, M.L.C, president of the N.S.W. Legislative Council, died in St. Ronan's Hospital, Manly, early today, after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years of age. He is survived by his widow…

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Pigs Straying in Junee. Aldermen Discuss Possible Action

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 8

Aldermen have for some time been considering the question of straying stock in Junee but last night they were…

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Council Plans Flood Protection

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 2

Wagga City Council has arranged with the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commissioner for a senior engineer to proceed to Wagga so that he can review the flood here during the next few days. The engineer will. [?] is…

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Junee Aldermen Do Not Want Any Payment. Opposed to £250 a Year Salary Plan

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 1

Aldermen should not be paid a salary or reimbursed for their services according to an opinion expressed by…

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Broadway Loses Its Barricade Knocked Out, Now Removed by Council

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 18 June 1952 · page 7

The barricade around the hole in the road opposite the Broadway Theatre has been knocked ever for the second…

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Yanko Shire Council Monthly Meeting at Narrandera

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Yanko . Shire Council was held on Thursday, 12th June, there being present Crs. E. J. V. Martin (President),…

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Shire Get £8,000 Grants

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 4

Flor grants of £2,000 each have been made to Shire Councils within the South Western Area from petrol tax revenue funds. This was revea'ed by the Minister Assist-…

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New County Council Formed for Distribution of Electricity

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 19 June 1952 · page 1

At a meeting of representatives of the Shires of Carrathool, Leeton, [?] and Wade held in the Council Chambers, Griffith, it was…

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Building Operations In Tumut Shire

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

The following permits have been issued: E. Howden, additions to premises, Kunama: N. S. Keenan, timber frame and fibro cottage,…

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Hospital to Get Account Details Municipal Council Supplies Information

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 3

The Municipal Council has prepared details of the itemised account which is to be submitted to the Board of…

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Gundagai Shire's Loss in Bridges Concrete Structure Gibes at Burra

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

Collapsing under the terrific strain of rushing flood waters, a concrete bridge situated near the Burra Creek school, was…

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Infectious Diseases in Tumut Shire Six Cases Of Diphtheria In Adelong District

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 1

Reporting to Wednesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council the Health Officer, Mr. J. Lockeridge said:--…

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Junee Needs a 'Drome. Council to Probe Local Possibilities

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 6

Although the natural country might not now provide a suitable area for ah aerodrome in Junee, there was no…

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Petrol Tax and Local Roads. Council Seeking Engineer's Advice

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 20 June 1952 · page 5

Although Mr. J. H. Hague, Government engineer, will only be making a flying visit through Junee on July 3rd…

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