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Riverina · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

1,224 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 62

Cr. D. W. Edis Chairman for 16th. Termto County Council

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 4

A a special meeting of the Northern Riverina County Council, on Monday last at Temora, Cr. D. W…

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Shire and W.c.&i.c. Officers to Discuss Leeton's Future Development Special Joint Meeting on February 18

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 3

Leeton Shire Council and W.C. & I. Commission officers are to discuss the future development and expansion of the town. A joint meeting of Shire and Commission officers will be held on Thursday, February 18. The…

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Junee's Council Rates for 1954 Unlikely to Increase After Aldermen Consider Estimates

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 4

ALTHOUGH ALDERMEN THE JUNEE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DID NOT COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION ON THE 1654 ESTIMATES OF INCOME AND EXPEDITURE AT A MEETING ON FRIDAY…

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Kyeamba Shire arch

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 2

Kyeamba Shire's arch in Edward Street East is rapidly taking shope for the big day…

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Gundagai Meeting of Hume Liberal Party Council

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 1

At Gundagai last Saturday the annual meeting of the Hume Liberal Party Council was held, when Mr. R. Grant,…

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Banner From Leeton Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 1

Where the Leeton people are to congregate at the top of Thorne Street, a large banner will be erected by the Leeton Shire…

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County Council Water Engineer's Report

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 7

The following are extracts from the report tendered recently to the County Council by the Chief Water Engineer, Mr. W. L…

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Full High School Status Sought Council Will Form Deputation to Mr. Sheahan

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 2

Among correspondence dealt with at Cootamundra Municipal Council last night was a letter dealing with the raising of Cootamundra Intermediate High School to full high school status…

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League Grained Use of Fisher Park Delegations From Two Rugby Bodies Received by Council

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 2

Following the reception of two delegations of the Cootamundra Municipal Council's meeting last night, it appears likely that the Cootamundra Rugby League Football Club will play home matches this…

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Surprise Decision by the Aldermen Raises 1954 Rates and Increases Charge for Hire of Water Meters

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 10 February 1954 · page 1

IT WAS MOST UNEXPECTED AT LAST NIGHT'S JUNEE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEETING WHEN ALDERMEN DECIDED TO INCREASE THE 1954 RATES BY A FARTHING IN THE £ OVER…

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Kyeamba Shire Council Reduces General Rate New estimates adopted

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 3

The Kyeamba Shire council decided on its estimates for 1954 at yesterday's meeting—and substantially reduced the general rate…

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Coolamon Shire Council Finance Deemed Satisfactory

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 2

Cr. W. H. Aitken (deputy president) presided at last Tuesday’s Coolamon Shire Council meeting. Other present were Crs. H. L. Eastick, C. Logan, J. J. Carroll,…

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Coronation Gift Fund Coolamon Shire Effort

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 8

At the Council meeting on Tuesday. Cr. Logan said he had been handed by Miss Reiher, of Ganmain, a list…

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Shire Engineer Resigns Mr. Champion Goes To Rockdale

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 8

The resignation of Mr. I. R. Champion, Shire Engineer, was read at last Tuesday’s Council meeting…

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Frank Opinion on Voting Wanted Council to Advise L.G. Association

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 6

The Local Government Association is endeavouring to And out the reaction of Councils throughout the State to…

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170 Extra White Way Lights. Would Coat Council Over 1,200

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 4

Extension of the white way lighting system to the remaining parts of the business areas of Junee would…

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Irregularities Claim Garrathool Shire Allegation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 February 1954 · page 5

GRIFFITH, Friday: Cr. W. A. Murrell has asked the Local Government Department to investigate…

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Buyer Available for Saleyards Shire Council to Hold Conference

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 6

So that all the cards can be placed on the table, the Illabo Shire Council will have a conference with the stock…

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Illabo Shire Council Rates Rise to d 6 12d in the £ But Amount Includes N.R.C.C Contribution

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 7

ESTIMATES ADOPTED BY THE ILLABO SHIRE COUNCIL PROVIDE FOR A RATE OF 6 12 d IN THE WHICH REPRESENTS A RISE OF 1 12 d ON LAST YEAR, BUT INCLUDES THE CONTRIBUTION…

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Department Said Council Took a Great Risk. I But Mr. Nugent Went On to 46 Years as Illabo Shire Clerk

Junee Southern Cross · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 4

When the Illabo Shire Council appointed Mr. J. B. Nugent as shire clerk in 1907 the Local Government De-…

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