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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 15 of 63

Alderman Acquitted on [?]Riving Charge Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 7

A Waverley alderman. Henry James Byrne. 29, was acquitted at Quarter Sessions to-day on a charge that by [?] criving of a motor truck, he…

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Murray Border District Council Meets Ultimatum to Upper Murray New Rules Drafted

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 March 1938 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Murray Border District Football Council of the Victorian Country Football League was held at the George Hotel last…

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Waradgery Shire Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

The Council of the Shire of Waradgery met yesterday: There were present:— Councillors Marrhews (president) Ronald…

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Municipal Council Monday Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

The Municipal Council met on Monday night, when there were present:— The Mayor (Aid. J. E. McFaull), Aid. E. C. Brown, J. Hynes, A. C. Fitznead, J.W…

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Shire Meeting Next

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council will be held On Monday next. Instead of on the regular date, 11th Inst…

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The Late George Horton. Reference at Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council, all the Councillors being present, President Roy Matthews, before…

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Football Murray Border District Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 44

The annual meeting of the Murray Border District Football Council of the Victorian Country Football League was held at the George Hotel…

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Mayor Promises Help To Build Girl Guides’ Hall Will See Mr. Mair Nearly £800 is Required

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 7

The Mayor (Ald. A. Waugh) told the Albury Girl Guides’ Association at [?] meeting yesterday that he would make every endeavor to secure…

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Bridge for Maude. Action by Council. Light Structure to be Provided

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council, a letter was received from the Minister of Works in response to the Council's…

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£50,000 for Airport City Council May Offer Grant Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 6

A grant of £50,000, and an annual contribution of £1000 for five years, towards the establishment of an airport at Fisherman’s Bend, would…

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Another Woman Wins Municipal Contest Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 1

Another woman was elected at the by-election yesterday to Newtown Council, at which Mrs. Lillian Fowler occupies the mayoral chair. The…

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Employes Must Reside Permanently in Shire Action at Culcairn No Holiday at Henty Shire Council Meets

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 8

The monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council was held yesterday and there were present: Crs. J. H. Balfour (president), A. Ross, W. M. Ohewahn,…

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Chiltern Council Meeting Held Yesterday Several Matters of Interest

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 8

At the monthly meeting or Chiltern Shire Council yesterday those present were Crs. E. A. Kellar (President), C. F. Harkin, C. D. Martin, T…

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Loan Council to Discuss Defence and Loan Conversion Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 8

Efforts are being made to call a meeting of the Loan Council before the Federal Parliament meets in Canberra on April 27. The Federal…

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Bill That May Cause a Storm Council Asks for £200 From Celebrations Committee Mayor Explains Position

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 4

A bill from the Albury Municipal Council for £200 is likely to cause a storm, when the central executive of the 150th Birthday Celebrations meets to-morrow evening to receive the balance sheet and report of the gala week held recently…

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Defence to Come First States Will be Told Loan Council Meeting Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 April 1938 · page 2

The next meeting of the Loan Council will be held at Melbourne, probably on April 21. This is the date favored by the Federal…

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Council and Paths Business Men’s Requests Action Taken by Alderman Robertson

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 8

Writing to Albury Municipal Council. which met last evening, in furtherance of its campaign to save ratepayers part of the cost of new…

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Hume Shire Affairs Council’s Monthly Meeting Condition of Wagga Road Recreation Reserve

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 6

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Hume Shire Council yesterday were Crs. J. P. Smith (president), T. Ashford, F. Howard, B. P…

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Beechworth Shire Meeting of Councillors to Purchase Power Grader

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 6

At the last monthly meeting of [?] Shire Council it was decided to purchase a power grader it was estimated that…

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Water for Holbrook Possibilities Discussed Shire Clerk’s Report

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 2

With regards to a water supply for Holbrook, the Shire Clerk (Mr. R. A. Roberts) states:— “Holbrook is one of the few towns…

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