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Council & local affairs, 1954

1,224 stories in Riverina's papers · page 59 of 62

Cr. H. C. Uhr Again Shire President

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Tumbarumba Shir Council yesterday Cr. H. C. Uhr was re-elected…

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President Gives Details Review of Shire’s Work

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 1

At Tuesday’s Shire meeting, President C. B. Stribley gave a detailed report on the Shire’s work over the past…

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Where Shire Money Goes Clerk Gives Derails of Estimates

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 2

Following is the report on estimates presented to Council by the Shire Clerk (Mr. Cec. Mason) before the meeting this week:…

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Cr. C. B. Stribley Re-elected President of Gundagai Shire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 13

Cr. C. B. Stribley was this week re-elected President of the Gundagai Shire Council for the fourth successive term. The president was elected unopposed. Prior to the…

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Shire President’s Tribute to Staff “Their Assistance has Lightened My Duties”

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 6

“I would like to express appreciation for the co-operation received from the respective officers during the…

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The Turf Wicket!— Gundagai Association’s Request to Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 16

Shire Councillors were not in very good batting form at this week’s Council meeting, and when the Gundagai…

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Tennis—mundarlo Tennis Courts Council Will Not Waive Debt

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 16

L. Whiticker, honorary secretary of the Mundarlo P. and C. Association, wrote to this week’s meeting of the…

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Tumblong Bush Fire Brigade Officers Have Not Been Endorsed by Council

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 16 December 1954 · page 6

It was stated at this week’s Council meeting that the officers of the Tumblong Bush Fire Brigade had not…

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Power of an Alderman on Inspection Junee Council Passes Resolution

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 1

The right of an alderman to enter a Council's undertak-ing for the purpose of an in-spection came under consider-…

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Alderman's Concern on Bridge

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 2

Ald. H. L. Cordon last night expressed concern at the way in which the new roadway and bridge at North…

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Shire Finances Satisfactory

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 3

At the meeting of the Coolamon Shire Council on Tuesday, the Clerk (Mr. J. F. Cooper) said…

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Deviation and New Bridge Over Gilmore Creek on Gundagai Road Shire Council Agrees to Proposal

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 5

The existing bridge over the Gilmore Creek on the Gundagai Read is in a very bad state of repair and requires early…

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Fight by Shire for Finance

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 2

The news from the Commissioner of Main Roads this week that his organisation intended now contributing £4,600 towards…

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Building Operations in Tumut Shire

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 5

The following have lodged plans and specifications and were granted permission by the Tumut Shire Council at its meeting on…

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Coolamon Shire-General Rate Unaltered

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 7

At the Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, the general rate of 6d in the £ on the U.C.V…

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Tumut Shire Free of Notifiable Diseases

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 6

Reporting to Tuesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council the Health Officer, stated: I am pleased to state that…

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Parks and Playgrounds In Tumut Shire

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 4

Regular rains and constant attention by the gardeners keep the Tumut Parks in good order. In the Adelong Park some…

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Two Nominations For Deputy Shire Pres

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 1

When nominations for the position of Deputy Shire President were called for at Tuesday’s…

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Tumut Town Hall Proposal Shire Council [?] Sub-Committee's Recommendations Motions Favoring [?] Suggestions Defeated Another Public Meeting to Be Called

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 1

The Tumut Shire Council decided by a majority vote at its meeting on Tuesday that it was not in favor of rating proposals placed before it by a committee appointed by a public meeting to prepare data and…

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£50,000 For Hall and Shire Offices

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 17 December 1954 · page 1

Mr. J. Windridge, "A" Grade Clerk with the Shire Council, then verbally reported that local builder W. Beavan had inspected…

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