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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Racing Council. Meeting of Delegates

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

A meeting of delegates from Oaklands, Urana, Daysdale and Savernake Race Clubs was held at Oaklands recently…

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Tumbarumba Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 38

At the monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council there were present: 'Crs. J. L. Thomson (president, in the chair), Maginnity, Woodhouse…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

The Council met on Monday night. There were present: The Mayor, and Aldermen Speer, Spence, Hill, Lugsdin, Morgan, and McKinney…

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Increased Taxation and Municipal Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 44

Glen Innes Municipal Council last year lodged an order for a now engine for the power-house, which, because of increased tariff and taxes, will cost…

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Municipal Council. Tuesday, January 20,1931

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

Present: His Worship the Mayor (Aid. J. Chivell) Aldermen F.J. Sammons, A.G. Phillips, H.G. Norton, C.H. Dawborn, G.M…

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Mr. Lang and the Loan Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

On Tuesday the High Court commenced the hearing of the appeal by Mr. Lang, Premier of New South Wales, against the decision of the…

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Legislative Council Appeal to High Court

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 5

The Legislative Council abolition appeal case came before the High Court in Melbourne on Tuesday. The bench consisted of the Acting Chief…

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Producers' Advisory Council Big Meeting at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

It has been arranged tentatively by the Producers' Advisory Council to hold a meeting at Albury on Thursday afternoon, February 5, at which…

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To Discuss Shire Rates. Culcairn F. and S. Assn. to Call Public Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 3

At a meeting of the Culcairn branch of the Farmers and Setters Association last week, it was decided that a public meeting be…

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German Municipal Libraries

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 35

Municipal libraries in Germany contain 54,000,000' books, Berlin being first with 9,360,000 volumes, followed by Munich with 4,260,000, and Leipsic…

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To-Day's Messages. How the Court's Decision is Viewed. Sydney Trades and Labour Council Talks Strike. Mr. Crofts Issues a Threat. SYDNEY, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

The President of the State Branch of the A.L.P. referring to the basic wage reduction, said the financial magnates will now be able to say to…

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The Carrathool Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 4

The Council of the Shire of Carrathool met on Friday. There were present: Councillors Westrup (president) Mills, Varcoe, Chapman, and Gullifer…

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The Carrathool Shire Finances Again Discussed. Former Estimates Revised and Minimum Rate Struck

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

The continued financial stringency was the reason assigned for the Council of Carrathool Shire taking the unprecedented course of rescinding…

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Shire Rates to the Editor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 4

Dear Sir,—May I be allowed to encroach on the columns of your paper to express my opinion in reference to the recent reduction on…

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The Carrathool Shire Reports of Shire Clerk and Engineer

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, the Clerk reported to the following effect: CLERK'S REPORT…

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City Council's Big Deficiencies

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 9

The biggest clean up at the city hall for years will be made by the Sydney City Council following an investigation made by the Town Clerk (Mr. Layton)…

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Producers' Advisory Council Important Meeting at Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 5

Arrangements have been made for the holding of a big meeting of persons interested in trade, production and commerce at Albury Town Hall on…

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Municipal Economy Urged. Demand by Echuca, Ratepayers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 1

A largely attended meeting of ratepayers of the north-west riding of Rochester shire was held in the, Torrumbarry Hall to discuss the…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. Matthews) and Ald. W. H. Jones, C. Gordon, J. Hynes, J. E. McFaull and J. A. Lawson attended the Council meeting last night…

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Mayor and Electrical Engineer Some Strong Language Used Complaint Regarding Overtime Defiance of Instructions Alleged

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 2

Just about 15 months ago there was no stronger supporter of Mr. D. Allison (then appointed electrical engineer for the council’s electricity undertaking),…

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