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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

626 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 32

St. John's Wort Inspection of Bright Shire by Hume Shire Councillors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 20

On Saturday a party of Hume Shire councillors and directors of the Albury, P.P. Board visited Bright Shire on a tour of inspection to gain information…

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St. John's Wort County Council Formed to Combat Menace

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 4

Agreement on the proposal to form a County Council, embracing 14 shires in the Wagga district, to check the spread and growth of St. John's Wort…

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Probable Abolition of Small Municipalities

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 September 1926 · page 1

In the Victorian legislative Council last week the Local Government Act was amended, giving the Governor-in- Council power to unite, sever or…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 September 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Municipal, Council was l held last night Ald. J. Hynes (Mayor) and Aid G. Evans, J McFaull, W H Jones and J. A…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 29 September 1926 · page 4

A meeting was called at the Shire Chambers, Moulamein, for September 22nd, 1926. At 11.30 a.m., there being no quorum present the clerk…

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Wakool Shire Council Regular Monthly Meeting Moulamein

The Independent · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 2

At the regular monthly meeting of Wakool Shire Council, on Wednesday, there were present:—-Crs. Graba[?] (President) Creswick, Darbyshire and…

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Municipal Council Regular Bi-monthly Meeting

The Independent · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 2

At the regular bi-monthly meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday night, the Wayor, Aid. J. Hynes, presided and there were present, also…

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Hay Municipal Council. the Lachlan-street Contract

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Hay Municipal Council the recently completed roadwork in Lachlan-street north furnished material for…

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Hume Shire Election. Jindera Candidate Chosen

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 11

A splendidly attended and representative meeting of residents of [?]ndera and the surrounding district has held in the School of Arts to…

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Hospital Tax Council Against It

The Independent · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 2

Parramatta Municipal COuncil wants co-operation in approaching the Chief Secretary to introduce legislation to impose a [?] tax on all adult…

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"Mud Slinging?" Mayor Defends His Staff the "Cane" for Mr. John Citizen (To The Editor "Independent")

The Independent · Friday 1 October 1926 · page 2

Sir,—In compliance with the request of several citizens I reply to the letter written by a person signing himself "John Citizen," appearing in your…

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"Comic Opera Council" Mr. F. J. Bottrell in Off the Deep End "John Citizen" Says More and Signs His Name a Vigorous Reply to His Worship the Mayor (To The Editor "Independent")

The Independent · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 2

Sir.—I was very pleased to read the reply of Mr. Hynes to my letter about the methods of the Council, and I feel flattered that "he should let the public…

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Wakool Shire Council Engineer's Report. Contracts

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 6 October 1926 · page 2

1. 26-1D—W. E. Wooster—Clearing, forming and sanding on the Barbam Saw Mills Road, very little progress since last meeting, contractor has…

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Murray Shire Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 2

A meeting of Murray Shire Council will be held at Mathoura next Tuesday, at 11 a.m. MOTOR CAR FIRE CASE…

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Shire Council Dispute

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 21

There was a development in the dispute at The Rock regarding the shire council's proposals for the town drainage scheme. Cr. Charles Condon…

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Wodonga Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wodonga Shire Council was held on Wednesday last. Present:—Crs. C. F. Pollard (president), R. Richardson, T…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 4

The Council met on Monday night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. W. A. Beissel) Aldermen Williamson Myers, Speer, Bent, and McMahon…

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Mayor and Mr.[?] (To the Editor)

The Independent · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 2

Sir,—I notice that there people who seem to have but criticise the aldermen paper. They must have [?]…

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Bribery Alleged Alderman Mentioned Mr. Farley's Piece of Paper Sydney

The Independent · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 2

When the Select Committee's inquiry into the Parliamentary Bribery charges was continued this morning, the chairman, Mr. Evatt, announced…

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F. and S. Association Culcairn District Council. Voluntary Pool Supported

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1926 · page 31

A meeting of the district council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Culcairn on Monday, the president, Mr. W. H. George…

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