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Council & local affairs, 1954

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Correspondence dealt with at Council meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 4

The following correspondence was dealt with at the last meeting of the Shire Council…

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Leeton Junior Farmers' District Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 1

On Monday, July 19, the first meeting of the Leeton District Council, which has been re-formed was held at…

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Govt. Faces Land Claims Reaction to Privy Council's Decision

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 27 July 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday—State Treasury, officials expected hundreds of compensation claims against the Government under…

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Many Matters of Minor Importance Discussed by Aldermen at Last Night's Council Meeting

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 28 July 1954 · page 7

ALDERMEN AT LAST NIGHT'S MEETING OF THE JUNEE MUNICIAL COUNCIL DID NOT HAVE ANY MAJOR MATTERS ON THE AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION BUT THEN HAD A MOST…

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Mayor Will Open Drama Festival

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 July 1954 · page 2

The Mayor of Wagga (Aid. W. F. Dunne) will officially open the 1954 drama festival in St. Andrew's Hall tonight. The Wagga School of Arts Players have organised…

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House Cows Will Have to Be Free of T.b. Decision by Municipal Council

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 28 July 1954 · page 2

Reports on the T.B. testing of cattle were being prepared, the municipal health and building inspector (Mr. G. Smith) informed council on Monday night, and there had been on…

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Wagga Court Items The City Council if conducting a "blitz" on straying stock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 July 1954 · page 2

Asa result of the "blitz" the Wagga Court of Petty Sessions yesterday heard eight cases against people who…

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No "Questionable Motives" by Junee Scouts Committee Council Was Told of Proposed Sale

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 28 July 1954 · page 5

The Junee Boy Scouts committee has been cleared of any suggestion that it adopted "questionable…

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Treatt opposes pay for aldermen

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The proposal by the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Renshaw) to amend the law to provide for the payment of aldermen and councillors would harm true Local Government, the Leader of the…

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Council in Debate on Road Work

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 2

Following the presentation of an estimate of the cost of scaling with bitumen emulsion the shoulder of Thompson…

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Sporting Comment Fisher Park Improvement. Mayor Stratton Will Call Meeting If Sportsmen Show Interest

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 1

Following the opening article in Tuesday's "Sporting Comment" regarding the improvements required at Fisher Park and how these achievements could be made with the co-operation or Council, all sporting bodies, and public spirited citizens, the…

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Shire President’s Words of Welcome to M.u.i.o.o.f. Delegates

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 29 July 1954 · page 5

Shire President C. B. Stribleyy, on behalf of the citizens of Gundagai, welcomed the Grand Master…

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Shire Engineer's report to Leeton Council Shortages at Stockpiles

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 4

The Shire Engineer, Mr. R. G. Corben, submitted a comprehensive report to the meeting of the Shire…

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To the Mayor of Corbie

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 4

A letter dated May 20, and written by me Mayor of Corbie in France, was read at last week's meeting of the Leeton…

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Aldermen Cannot Be Held Liable. Given Protection If Rates Are Waived

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 7

If the Junee Municipal Council writes off rates an ex-servicemen on the grounds of hardship there cannot be…

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One-fifth of the Water Meters Did Not Operate ''Pretty Grim" Says Worried Alderman

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 3

During the quarterly reading of water meters in Junee the Water Meter Operator (Mr. R. B. Harris) made a…

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Arts Council Appeals for Funds

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 3

The Arts Council of Australia which has been doing a grand job bringing the various Arts to the country for the enjoyment and…

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Former Mayor of Junee Dies Mr. W. Pegg Leaves Local Relatives

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 1

A former Mayor of Junee, Mr. William Pegg has passed away in the metropolitan area…

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General business discussed at Council meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 4

In the general business section of the Leeton Shire Council regular meeting last week several items requiring…

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Education Week Topic at High School Council Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 July 1954 · page 1

There was a large gathering of parents at the regular monthly meeting of the Leeton High School Council held…

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