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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 42 of 63

Cr. M. Martin Chosen President of Wodonga Shire

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 8

Councillor. M. Martin was elected president of Wodonga Shire yesterday. His allowance was fixed at £50. There will be a wet cupboard…

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A Case Against the Loan Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 4

The N.S.W. State Premier, Mr. Stevens, exerts such a strong influence in the counsels of the other Stales that the issue of a challenge to the Loan…

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Employment of Youths a Wonderful Chance Deputy Mayor's Appeal (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 6

Sir,—The problem .orfronting youth has been recognised for some time past, and for the purpose of providing work for young men of from 19 to 25…

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Wodonga's Water Supply Filtration Plant Needed Move by Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 6

The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission has indicated its desire to assist councils in country towns of Victoria to improve water supplies…

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Afraid to Sleep at Home Because of Threats Former Council Clerk’s Story Move to Have Ma You Disqualified. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Evidence that he was afraid to sleep at home because of threats against him was given by Alan Ver[?] McDowell, former Glehe Council…

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Carrathool Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

The Council met on Monday, there being present: Crs. Chapman (president), Westrup, Varcoe, and Killen; and Crs. Morelande and Glasgow,…

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Wodonga Shire Council Cr. M. Martin Elected President Snagging Kiewa River

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 43

The monthly meeting, held on Wednesday, was attended by Crs. M. Martin (president), T. Ryan, C. F. Pollard, M. Mullens, R. Richardson, J. S. Hore,…

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Culcairn Shire Council Road Tenders Accepted Culcairn Declines Murrumbidgee Water Supply

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 7

At the Culcairn Shire Council meeting on Monday, the president reported on the result of the public meeting of ratepayers held at Culcairn called for the purpose of obtaining an expression of opinion regarding linking up with the southern towns water supply…

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Coreen Shire Council Urana Road Tar-paving Soon Census of Petrol Pumps

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire councillors was held on Monday last at the Municipal chambers Corowa, when there were present…

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Shire Council Meetings Cr. J. Scott Beechworth President Grants for Road Works

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 32

At last meeting of the Beechworth Shire Council, Cr. J. Scott was elected president for the ensuring year. The allowance was fixed at £50. Councillors…

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Municipal Council Tuesday, September 13,1938

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

Present: His 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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Municipal Council Monday Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

THE Municipal Council met on Monday night when there were present: the Mayor (Ald. J. E. McFaull)., and Ald. A. C. Fitznead, J. W. Adams, R. J…

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Shire of Culcairn Councillors Meet

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 37

At the monthly meeting of the Culcuirn Shire Council on Monday those present were: Councillors J. H. Balfour (president), A. Ross, T. King, L. C…

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Trees Appreciated Shire Plants Over 500

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 10

Over 500 trees, each protected with strong guards, have been planted by Maffra shire council (Vic.) since June. An avenue of silky oaks has been…

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Items of News Expenditure on Wodonga Shire Roads

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 4

The Country Roads Board has advised Wodonga Shire Council of amounts allocated for maintenance of main roads within the shire during the…

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Mother Claims £1000 Following Son’s Death Council Sued Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 8

A claim for £1000 damages was made against the Waverley Council in the Supreme Court to-day by Janet Chester, mother of a seven-year-old…

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Balranald Municipal Council Ordinary Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 3

The usual-monthly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, when the Mayor (Ald, J. C. Lloyd) occupied…

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Items of News Staying Stock in Hume Shire

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 6

Hume shire Council has decided to take drastic action against owner’s who allow their stock to stray on roads in the shire. Council decided…

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Hume Shire Affairs Meeting of Councillors Yesterday’s Business

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 9

Hume Shire Council held a meeting yesterday. There were present: Crs. J. P. Smith (President), T. Ashford. F. Howard. B. P. and G. A. Bell, J…

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Reserve at Hume Dam Department’s Attitude Disappoints Hume Council Discussion

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 12

Hume Shire Council is disappointed with the attitude of the Department of Public Works and Local Government regarding several acres of land at…

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