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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

1,353 stories in Murray's papers · page 64 of 68

Municipal Saleyards “Dust Nuisance Should be Allayed” Council Committee to Consider Matter

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 2

When the engineer (Mr. G. S. Read) reported to last evening’s meeting of the Municipal Council that general repairs and cleaning had been…

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Retirement of Council Employes

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 2

Ald. Daniel informed his colleagues at last evening’s meeting of Albury Council that some time ago he brought forward a motion that…

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No Distinctions “Would Shoot All Politicians” Lord Mayor’s Outburst SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 4

“If I had my way I would shoot them all—all politicians, Labor and U.A.P.,” declared the Lord Mayor (Ald. McElhone), addressing a…

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Upper Murray Shire Meeting of Councillors Proposed Rate of 1/9 in £

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 5

At the last meting of the Upper Murray Shire Council there were present : Crs. D. Baniff, K. J. McKinnon, A. S. Harris, P. Daly, E. Coysh, S…

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Swimming Classes Education Department’s Plans Council Is Advised

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 6

The Department of Education placed before Albury Council, at its meeting last evening, details of arrangements for swimming classes to…

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Mayor for 17th TERM Ald. Waugh is Chosen Beats Ald. Colley in Ballot Rotation of Office; Suggestion Not Adopted

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 3

For the 17th term, and the 11th in succession, Ald. Alfred Waugh was re-elected mayor of Albury at a special meeting of Albury Municipal Council last evening. An attempt by Ald. G. W. Daniel to appoint Ald. Colley Mayor,…

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Municipal Accounts Auditors’ Interim Report Securities’ Register “Requires Revision”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 December 1935 · page 3

Albury Councils’ auditors (Messrs. G. H. Roxburgh and Co.) submitted a report on an interim audit of the books and accounts for the half year…

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Lord Mayor Kissed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 5

The Lord Mayor (Alderman McElhone) will always remember the civic reception he gave to the American film star, Miss Helen Twelvetrees…

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Meeting to Elect Mayor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 2

There will be a special meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday right next, at 7.30, for the purpose of electing a mayor for the ensuing 12…

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Hay Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 4

The Council met on Monday night, when there were present: The Mayor and, Ald. Speer, Keys, Gibson, Hill, Morgan, Sandow, and Wilkinson. An…

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Carrathool Shire The Valuations Question

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, all the Councillors being present, the General Purposes Committee reported as…

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Holbrook Shire a New President Cr J. R. Ross Chosen

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 3

At a special meeting of Holbrook Shire Council yesterday afternoon Cr. J. R. Ross was appointed President. The presidential allowance was fixed…

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Wodonga Shire Dust Nuisance Complaint. Discussion on Road v. Railway Transport

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Wodonga Shire Council on Wednesday there were present Crs. R. Richardson (shire president)…

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The Banks and Rates. Carrathool Council and Bank Manager Discuss Arrears

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 5

At the opening of the business of the Carrathool Shire Council, on Monday, all the councillors being present,…

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Carrathool Shire Adoption of Estimates Question of P.W.P. Payments. RATE 1 3/8 d

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 5

At Monday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council the estimates for the year 1936 were presented and adopted. The estimates were first…

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Will Not Waive Costs Albury Council’s Decision Shop Assistant’s Court Action Ald. Daniel’s Queries

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 4

Albury Council has adopted a recommendation from its Works Committee that the claim for costs in a verdict it recently…

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Flooding of Land Hume Reservoir Problem Letter from Mr. R. Paton, M.L.A., to Wodonga Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 7

The seriousness of the position to landholders following on the construction of Hume Reservoir, the flooding of land through the…

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Town Hall Staff Salaries of Officers Several Get Allowances in Addition to Salary Mayor’s Minute to Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 5

In pursuance of a campaign to introduce economies into administration of Albury Council affairs, aldermen recently asked the Mayor (Ald. A…

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Dried Fruits Act Is it Constitutional Privy Council to Decide London, December 5

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 5

The Privy Council gave leave to appeal to-day in the case, James v the Commonwealth of Australia, The High Coury, in its judgement in June…

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Case From Albury Before Privy Council O. Gilpin and Transport Act Leave to Appeal Refused. LONDON, December 5

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 December 1935 · page 1

The Krivy Council to-day refused O. Gilpin Ltd., warch[?]seinen, of Melbourne leave to appeal against a majority decision…

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