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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

1,353 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 68

Unemployment Relief No Increase in Subsidies Council’s Requests Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 June 1935 · page 1

An indication that the Government does not intend to agree to the request, of councils, for an increase in subsidies payable under the…

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En Route to England Experiences on Sea and Land Recorded by the Mayor of Albury at Colombo

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 3

Writing from Colombo, where the Strathnaver arrived on May 9 Alderman A Waugh who with Mrs Waugh is visiting Great Britain and…

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Human Arm Man’s Mystery- Death Story fit Inquest Council Demands Body in Court Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 June 1935 · page 1

The inquest on James Smith, 45, “The human arm victim” opened dramatically at the Coroner’s Court to-day with a…

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Culcairn Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 12

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday. There were present: Crs. J. H. Balfour (president), P. H. Pacch, E…

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Rutherglen Shire Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the above yes held at the Council Chambers, on Friday, June 7. Present: Crs. C. L. Dobbin…

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Coreen Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was held at the Municipal Council Chambers, Corowa, on Tuesday morning. There were…

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Batman's Landing Melbourne Commemoration Aldermen in Court Dress

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 11

In an atmosphere of dignity and pride, members of the Melbourne City Council assembled in the presence of the Governor (Lord Huntingfield), the…

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Municipal Council Reports Dealt with

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 2

The following reports were submitted by officers and dealt with at Monday’s council meeting. TOWN CLERK…

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Municipal Council Tuesday, June 11, 1935

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 4

Prsent:--His Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. Chivell), Aldermen R. W. E. Fraser, W. McLean, A. L. Bowden, D. Howard, J. Armour, C. Johnson,…

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Shire Councils Returned Soldiers' Preference Act Discussed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 31

When the annual conference of the Shires' Association of New South Wales was held in Sydney a discussion took place on the recent amendment to…

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Culcairn Shire Trouble About Ridings Walbunrie Protest Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the Walbundrie hall under the auspice of the local branch of the F. and S. Association. Mr. Ralph Ellis presided, and…

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Council Supported To the Editor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

Sir Having perused the opinions biased and unbiased in the “Pastoral Times regarding building sites I accept your invitation to comment on the…

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Culcairn Shire Council £2,500 for Walla-Alma Park Road Tender Accepted for Holbrook Road Bridge Money for Sladen Street, Henty

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

Intimation was received at the Culcairn Shire Council's meeting on Monday from the Local Government Department that it had been decided to make available a grant of £2500 as a contribution towards the cost of carrying out specified works on the Walla-Alma Park…

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Australian Philanthropist Knighthood Suggested by Shire Councillorport of Fremantle

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 30

Addressing the Sutherland Shire Council, the president (Cr. L. S. Shaw) expressed indignation at the fact that Mr. Donald MacKay, a well-known…

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Meeting at Walbundrie Discuss Shire Riding Boundaries Four Ridings Wanted

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 4

A public meeting was held in the Walbundrie hall tinder the auspices of the local branch of the F. and S. Association on Thursday afternoon. Mr…

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Farmers & Settlers' Association Corowa District Council Meets

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 39

The quarterly mooting of the Corowa District Council of the F. and S. Association was held at the Balldaio Public Hall, when all the affiliated…

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Corowa-rand Mail Deputation Meets Shire Councillors P.M.G's Proposal Discussed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 2

Once again the important matter at the proposed daily mail service from Corowa to the Rand, via Balldale, was brought to light on…

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Corowa P., A. and H. Society Monthly Meeting of Council Prize Schedule Revised

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the council of the Corowa P., A. and H. Society was held at Mr. J. D. Fraser's office on Tuesday afternoon, when…

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87 Employed in Shire Engineer’s Report to Council a Comparison in Costs

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 June 1935 · page 5

In his report to Hume Shire Councillors at yesterday s meeting the engineer (Mr. W. A. Welsh) stated that he has 87 men on relief work within…

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Municipality of Balranald June Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 15 June 1935 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Balranald Municipal Council was held on Monday last when the Mayor (Ald. W. B. McCulloch) occupied the chair…

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