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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

723 stories in Murray's papers · page 12 of 37

Bill in Council Dealt with Expeditiously

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 6

The Legislative Council received the bill at 4.30 o'clock, and the measure was dealt with expeditiously. Sir Joseph Carruthers said that he…

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Loan Council Efforts to Restore Stability Party Leaders to Meet

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 26

At the conclusion of the Loan Council meeting Melbourne, Mr. Theodore announced that the following resolution was adopted:…

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Municipal Rates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 4

By advt. in this issue the Municipal Council directs the attention of ratepayers to the fact that all rates for the current year must be paid…

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Wakool Shire Council Engineer and Clerk's Reports

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 1

The Shire Engineer (Mr. E. F. Eber bach) reported as follows to the last meeting of the above council held on 8th April:—…

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Windouran Shire Council Meeting To-day

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 2

Cr. H. S-Schollick (president) and Crs. C. J. Cameron, H. M. Eastman, H. J. Porter and J. R. Dickson were present sent at a meeting of Windouran Shire…

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The Fusion of Parties. The Nationalist Council Makes Stipulations. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 3

An important decision affecting the Proposal for unity between the forces opposed to the Federal Government was reached by a meeting of the…

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Group Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Group Council was bold at Finley on Friday Mr S. S. Creed presided, and delegates were present from Finley…

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Group Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 3

A meeting of group leaders of the Movement was held at Finley on Friday. Mr. Creed, the president, reported on the Unity…

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Wodonga Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 7

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present: Crs. K. D. Wat-son (president), R. Richardson, T. Ryan, C. Jones, E. B. Mann, F. C…

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Brisbane Council Election Lord Mayor Defeated

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

The Greater Brisbane City Council elections held on Saturday resulted in the defeat of 16 aldermen, of whom 13 were Nationalists. The Lord Mayor…

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Scene in a Council Chamber. Alderman Attacked by a Man and Woman. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 3

Disgraceful scenes were witnessed at Cabramatta (Canley Vale) Council, last night, when an alderman and a man and a woman came to blows. The…

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Sustenance Criticised Shire President's Comments

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

Criticism of the system of giving sustenance to unemployed men was offered by the president of the Shire of Kellor (Cr. Stevens) at the last…

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Windouran Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 4

Councillor H S. Shollick (president) and Crs. C. J. Cameron, H. M. Eastman, H. J. Porter, and J. R. Dickson were present at a meeting of…

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Original Correspondence the Carrathool Shire Council Chambers

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

Sir,—I notice that you published in "The Grazier" of April 28th, a letter to the "Area News," from Mr. McGrady, re the site of the Council…

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Aldermen Come to Blows at Council Meeting Woman Tales a Hand

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 4

Extraordinary scenes were witnessed at the Cabramatta-Canley Vale Council meeting last week when two aldermen came to…

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Coreen Shire Council Monthly Meeting Monday, May 11, 1931

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was held at the Municipal Council Chambers on the above date…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

Ald. E. T. Matthews (Mayor) and Ald. A. H. Windeyer, C. Jones, J. E. McFaull. J. Hynes, and W. H. Jones attended the council meeting last night…

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Green Fields and Muddy Footpaths. Alderman Receive Numerous Requests

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

The frequent and welcome showers of rain during the past week or so have rapidly transformed the district into an area of luscious green…

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Latest Telegrams the Riverina Movement. First Meeting of Provincial Council. WAGGA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 3

The first meeting of the Riverina Provincial Council was held to-day to consider the position of the Riverina Movement in relation to the various…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Monday last, the following councillors being present:—Crs. J. Howe…

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