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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 63

Murray Border Council Culcairn Appeals Dismissed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 2

An appeal was lodged by the Culcairn Clue with the Special Appeal Board of the Murray Border Council against the decision of the Albury and…

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Sunday Sport Discussion at Albury Council Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 4

The Sunday sport question was again discussed at a meetting of Albury Council on Wednesday evening, and there was a heated discussion…

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Albury Easter Tennis Tournament Council's Return £25

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 8

Albury and Border Lawn Tennis Association informed Albury Municipal Council on Wednesday evening that council's share of the" profit from the…

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Value of Saffron Thistle Carrying Stock Through Drought Praise From Hume Shire Councillors

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 27

Important discussion on the value of saffron thistle to farmers in carrying sheep and cattle through dry periods, such as is being experienced in…

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Water for Southern Riverina County Council Meets Scheme to Be Started Early

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 27

A successful initiatory meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council took place a'c Tlie Rock. Officials were ap-pointed, and the scheme to supply…

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THE Aerodrome Question. State Government's Offer. Council Not Satisfied and Will Approach Commonwealth

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 4

The all-important question of financing the proposed new aerodrome in South Hay was again before the Hay Municipal Council on Monday, when…

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Water Scheme Progress Consulting Engineer Appointed Water Supply Before End of Next Year Cr. Nolan Appointed County Council Chairman

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 1

History for the Southern Riverina was made at The Rock last Thursday, when the new County Council formed for the water supply scheme put the whole matter on a definite basis. After the legal preliminaries had been disposed of, the County Council…

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New by Cable Conquest of Abyssinia Control by Iitaly Conceded Statement By Lord Halifax Haile Selassie at at League Council London. May 12

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 39

There was dead silence in the Council Chamber when the President announced that Halle Selassie had expressed a wish to take part in the discussion on…

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Balranald Municipal Council Ordinary Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 May 1938 · page 3

At the ordinary meeting of the above Council held at the Council Chambers on Monday 9th May last, there were present:—The Mayor,…

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New Road Grader for Culcairn Shire

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 May 1938 · page 3

The new road grader recently bought by Culcairn Shire Council. The picture was taken during a demonstration of the grader for councillors…

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C.w.a. Group Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 May 1938 · page 2

A meeting of the South-Western Riverina Group Council of the Country Women’s Association was held in, the Deniliquin Rest Rooms on Thursday…

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Albury Council to Pay Damages, Following Deaths of Three Cows

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 May 1938 · page 2

Bran baits laid by its employes on Albury Common proved an ex-ensive item for Albury Municipal Council when damages were awarded against it, following the deaths of three cows by poisoning, in the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday…

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YACKANDANDAH Shire Council Meets Community Health Good

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 3

Present at the last monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council were : Crs. F. W. Malcolmoon (President). J. P. Hayes, J. Jamison, M. Coulston,…

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Hodgson’s Bridge Petition Received by Council No Action Taken

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 2

A [?] signed by 91 ratepayers, presented to Yavd[?]daniah Shire Council by Cr. J. P. Hayes, read : “We, the undersigned ratepayers, request that…

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No Play Against Hamp- Shire Because of Rain London, May 25

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 1

Heavy rain was falling when the Australians arrived at the oval for their match against Hampshire, which was to have commenced to-day. No…

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Markets' Solution the Bounty Outlook Effect of Agricultural Council Talks

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 4

Much as has been said of the decisions, it is apparent that early developments will indicate even more clearly the vital importance…

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Yackandandah Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 47

Present at the May meeting of the Yackandandah Shire Council were Crs. P. W, Maleolmson (president), J. P. Hayes, J. Jamison, M. Coulston, G…

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Hodgson's Bridge Petition to Yackandandah Shire Council I

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 2

A petition signed by 91 ratepayers, presented to the May meeting of Yackcandandah Shire Council by Cr. J. P. Hayes, read: "We, the…

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The Drought Saffron Thistle Defended Shire Council's Motion

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 2

A certain amount of consternation was caused at the Jerliderie Shire Council's last meeting, when a communication was forwarded…

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Municipal Council Tuesday, May 24, 1938

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 3

Present Mis. Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Armour), Aldermen W. MacLean, G. H. Watson, L. M. Buggy, T[?] C. Morris, D. MacDonald, C. H…

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