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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 41 of 63

Rutherglen Shire Council Support for Corowa's Aerodrome Cr. McRAE Re-elected President

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

At the Rutherglen Shire Council meeting last week, Cr. W. R. McRae was re-elected President tor the second term. The new Council…

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Coreen Shire Roads and Bridges

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 13

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A. for Corowa, has been advised by the Main Roads Department, Sydney, as follows :—…

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The Showground Trustees Ask For Assistance From Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 4

At Monday evening's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council a deputation consisting of Messrs. J. Johnston, R. S. T. Matthews, and A…

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Beechworth Shire Cr. J. Scott, New President Road Giants Allocated

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 4

At the last meeting of Beechworth shire Council, Cr. J. Scott was elected president for the ensuing 12 months. The allow[?] was fixed…

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Wagga Council Scheme Rejected Pumping to Reservoirs

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 6

Reporting to the Wagga Municipal Council at its meeting last week, on the southern Riverina towns' water supply, the works committee stated:—…

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Road Safety Campaign Country Branches of Council Establishment Proposed

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 27

The Road Safety Council of New South Wales, in its effort to bring" about a reduction in road accidents, has recommended, provided the necessary…

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Gaming and Betting Bill. In Legislative Council. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 2

The Gaming and Betting Amendmeat Bill passed through the Committee stages in the Legislative Council, shortly after midnight. The…

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Loan Council Premier Criticises Formula“ Premium on Extravagance” MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 5

The formula provided for application by the Loan Council in the ever; of all States failing to agree on the annual loan allocations was described…

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Upper Murray Meeting of Council Cr. H. Harris Chosen as President

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 4

At the last monthly meeting of Upper Murray Shire Council there were present: Crs. E. Coysh, H. Nicholas. H. Nankervis, A. S. Harris, C. Lebner, P…

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Anti-s.p. Bill Passed by Council to Become Law on Derby Day Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 9

The Gaming and Betting Bill, which was passed by the Legislative Council to-day. Is expected to come into operation on Derby Day,…

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Council By-election Labor Candidate Wins Small Majority Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

The Labor Party won yesterday by a narrow margin the by-election in Melbourne Province to fill the vacancy in the Legislative Council caused by…

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Murray Shire Council Meeting of Councillors

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

Murray Shire Council met at Mathoura yesterday, when there were present: Cr. T. F. White (president), and Crs. G. Bayliss, F. Letham, R…

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Culcairn Shire Council Meeting Held Business Done Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 3

Present at the monthly meeting of the Culeairn Shire Council yesterday were: Crs. J. H. Balfour (president), A. Ross, T. King, L. C. Lindner, W. M…

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Carrathool Shire. Councillor Glasgow Resigns

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 2

At the conclusion of yesterday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, Cr. Glasgow, the deputy president, tendered his resignation as…

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Rotational Order of President Altered in Benalla Shire

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

Cr. W. MacGregor was elected President of Benalla Shire at yesterday’s meeting, the usual rotation being altered to allow him to take the seat. Cr…

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The Country Party. Murray Electorate Council Meets. New Officers Elected

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

A meeting of the executive officers of the Murray Electorate Council of the United Country Party was held in the Council Chambers at…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was he or September 12, the following Councillors being present:—Crs. H. Vagg…

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Move to Unseat Mayor Ex-Council Employe’s Action His Allegations Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 2

Allegations that Dr. Horace John Fo[?]y, Mayor of Glebe, had acted as an alderman while disqualified by reason of his having committed a…

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CR. J. R. Paton, Towong Shire President Allowance Fixed at £55 a Year Council’s Monthly Meeting Big Volume of Business Transacted

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 4

The following members attended the last monthly meeting of Towong Shire Council: Crs. J. n. Pa[?]on, W. J. Paton, Muller, Br[?]ome, Butler,…

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Shire Roads To the Editor

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 3

Sir,—May I crave space in your valued paper to draw the attention of the President and councillors of the Jerilderie Shire to the need for…

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