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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 47 of 63

Coreen Shire Council Electricity to Balldale

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 16

At the meeting of Coreen Shiro Council permission was given to J. H. Farrelley to replace a wooden culvert with pipes on the Beale's to…

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Paying for P.W.P.'s. Reference at Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

From the report of the Council of the Carrathool Shire, reported in another column, it will be seen that a request by the Hay P.P. Board that…

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Mayor’s Courtesy Appreciated

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

In a letter read at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night, the acting town clerk of Wangaratta expressed appreciation, on behalf of the…

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Culcairn Shire Council Discussion on Water Scheme Tenders Accepted for Road Work

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 7

A considerable amount of time was taken up at the Culcairn Shire Council's meeting on Monday discussing the various phases of the Southern Towns Water Supply scheme, and also die transfer of the Council's electricity powers to the Riverina County Council. The…

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Municipal Council Tuesday, October 11, 1938

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

Present: His Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Armour). Aldermen W. MacLean. G. H. Watson, L. M. Buggy, T. C. Morris. C. H. Johnson, A. E…

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Municipal Council Monday Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 3

The Municipal Council met on Monday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. J E. McFaull), Ald. J. Hynes, E. T. Matthews, E. C. Brown,…

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Culcairn Shire Council Business at Monday's Meeting Grant of £300 for Swimming Pool

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 13

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

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Shire Encouraging Tree Planting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 30

The Bland Shiro Council has pleted at Weethalle the second tree plantation in towns under its control at the request of ratepayers. The first…

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Berrigan Shire Unsuccessful in Desire to Acquire Conargo Shire Territory

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

The application by Berrigan Shire Council to acquire the parishes of Woolamai and Yalgadoori from the Conargo Shire Council has been…

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Grant For Erosion Prevention in Wodonga Shire

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

The allocation of grants aggregating £2800 from the Rivers and Streams Fund to municipalities and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission…

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Lord Mayor of Melbourne Cr. A. W. Coles Elected

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 14

At a special meeting of the Melbourne City Council on Monday, Cr. A. W. Coles was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne by a majority of four…

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Stabilisation Plans Viticultural Council Discussions

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 31

A special committee of the Federal Viticultural Council has drawn up plans to stabilise the wine industry. The committee proposes that future,…

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Riverina County Council Holbrook Definitely Enters Scheme County Council to Control Bulk Electricity

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council of water supply, official notification was received of Holbrook's participation in the scheme. All the Shire Councils represented on the County Council, with…

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Road Works in Towong Shire Large Expenditure Some Conditions Not Favorable

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

Secretary Country Roads Board informed Towong Shire Council that provision had been made for work in the shire to be carried out with, funds…

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The Glebe Case. Mayor Fined for Alleged Breaches of L.G. Act. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 2

In a reserved decision to-day, Mr. Atkinson, S.M., who inquired into certain allegations relating to breaches of the Local Government…

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Cressy St. Building Line. Property Owners’ Petition to Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 4

Eight property owners in Cressy street, between Napier and Edwardes streets, petitioned the Municipal Council on Monday night to reconsider its…

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Suburban Mayor Fined £300 a Civic Prosecution Three Charges Found Proven an Appeal to Be Lodged Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 4

In a reserved decision to-day Mr. Atkinson, S.M,, who inquired into certain allegations against Dr. Horace John Foley, Mayor of Glebe, held…

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Hume Shire Council Business at Thursday’s Effort to Secure Share of Petrol Taxes

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 2

At the meeting of the Hume Shire Council on Thursday the president (Cr. J. Pearce Smith) presided. Cr. B. P. Bell was the only councillor…

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“Jeered at and Abused” Scene in Council Room Deputation in Hot Encounter Over Hodgson’s Bridge

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council, Cr. Hodgson in introducing a deputation of 16 ratepayers from Osborne’s and Allan’s…

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Will Improve Roads in the Hume Shire

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 1

Roads in the Hume Shire will be vastly improved as a result of the work that will be done by this new “speed patrol” road grader which has been purchased by the Hume Shire Council. In the picture. left to right. are Messrs. H. S. Brackenbury and A. R. Anderson (Armstrong. Holland Pty. Ltd., makers of the machine) and the operator, Mr. R. Fietz…

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