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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

752 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 38

Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 4

The adjourned meeting of the Hay Municipal Council was held on Thursday night. There were present: Ald. Butterworth (in the chair), Ashcroft…

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Scholar's Dirty Legs Broken Hill "Mayor's Nest."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 4

In the course of a speech in the Broken Hill Town Hall against the increased cost of living one of the speakers complained that owing to the high prices…

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Labor and Recruiting the Sydney Labor Council's Attitude. Divergent Opinions Amongst Laborites. Sydney. Friday Evening

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 1

Although the Labor Council meeting did not give a vote on the direct motion, opposing recruiting, there is now no doubt as to the issue. The…

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Municipal Employees. Compulsory Conference

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 4

An application by the Federated Municipal and Shire Council Employees' Union of Australia has been made to Mr. Justice Higgins for a compulsory…

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Insurance of Soldiers. Municipal Funds May Be Used

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1918 · page 3

At the meeting of the Enfield council on Tuesday the town clerk read a reply from the Local Government Department in answer to inquiries made…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the above council was held in the Shire Chambers, Moulamein, on Wednesday, 15th May, at 11 a.m, when there were present:—Councillors…

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Balranald Municipal Council

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held on Monday evening, 13th inst., when the Mayor, Aldermen Dargin, Wetherman, and Puryen were in…

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Labor Split Begins Council Delegate Resigns

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 4

Apparently the break-up of the Sydney Labor Council has begun. There is now every likelihood of a new party coming into power, but the next few days will…

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Towong Shire Council

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the above body was held at Tallangatta on Monday, the following being present:—Crs. Nankervis (in the chair), Reid, Seobie, Cook,…

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Yackandandah Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 44

The monthly meeting of the above council was held last week, when Crs. Molyneux (president), Ivers, Wallace, Longstaff, and Hodgson were present…

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Urana Shire Council

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Uraua Shire Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present.— Crs F. Patev…

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Towong Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 46

The monthly mooting of the above body was held in the council chambers, Tallangata, on Monday last, the following councillors being present:—Crs. Nankervis (in…

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Shire Council & Water Trust

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the Yarrawonga Shire Council a letter was received from Mr. W. Parsons, secretary of the Yarrawoaga Urban Waterworks…

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Wakool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Independent · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wakool Shire Council was held at Shire Chambers. Moolamein, on 15th instant Cr. W. C. Finlay (president) occupied the chair, and…

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Municipal Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 3

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening last Present,—Ald. Steele, (ch.), Clark Thompson and McDonald…

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Municipal Council. Bi-monthly Meeting

The Independent · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, there being present Aldermen Windeyer (Mayor). Jones, Perrin. McKenzie. Maher…

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Municipal Employes' Drastic Action. a Delegate Withdrawn. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

A startling development has take place in connection with the Trades Hall split. At a special meeting of the executive of the Municipal Employes' Union last…

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Municipal Council

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 2

The Council met on Monday night. Ain A. H. Windever (Mayor), and Aid G. William A. J. Whitelock, F. Jane ` J. McKenzie, P. W. Maber G. H…

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Albury—wodonga Road Cars Getting Bogged. Shire Engineer's Experience

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 2

The side track round the No. 3 bridge on the Albury—Wodonga read, which is still under water, is fast becoming impracticabe for motor traffic, and several…

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Federal Viticultural Council the Prohibition Movement

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 29 May 1918 · page 4

On Friday the different State viticultural associations met in Melbourne and formed a Federal Viticultural Council. The meeting, which was a widely…

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