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Council & local affairs, 1938

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Obituary Mr. Samuel Frederick Mudge Was Clerk of Hume Shire for 31 Years

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 47

Mr. Samuel Frederick Mudge, whose association with Albury and district extended over 60 years, died in sudden circumstances on Thursday,…

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Town’s Poor Water Supply Broken Promise Alleged Against Council Residents Demand Action

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 3

The many complaints of late that Albury’s water supply is inadequate should be sufficient to rouse the Municipal Council to immediate…

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Teachers' Federation Council Sport in Primary.. Super Primary and Secondary Schools Report and Recommendations

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 14

A questionnaire on sport was sent to all departments in the metropolitan area, and us well to sport masters in Newcastle area and sport mistresses in…

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Pastures Improvement Competition Arranged by Henty Sub-district Council Won by Mr. N. Ross, Holbrook

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 1

A pastures improvement competition, organised by the Henty Sub-District Council of the Agricultural Bureau, was held throughout this district early…

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Bal[?]nald Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 November 1938 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the B[?]ald Municipal Council was held of the Council Chambers on Monday 14th November [?] when there were…

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Aerodromes Not Job for Municipalities

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 November 1938 · page 4

Speaking on the Federal estimates, Mr. J. J. Clark, M.H.R., had the following to say about aerodromes:— "The establishment of aerodromes…

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Towong Shire Council to Fay Defendant’s Cost—£9/2/6

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 2

At Tullangatta police court a disputed claim for rates was heard before Mr. Williams, P.M. Shire of Towong sued Ernest 11. Mitchell for rates and…

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Appeal to Drivers Remember the Children During School Holidays (Issued by Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 November 1938 · page 6

School vacation is fast approaching, and very soon thousands of children will be released from school throughout the State. Many children…

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London’s New Lord Mayor

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 4

The City of London put out its flags to greet the new Lord Mayor (Sir Frank Bowater), as he rode in his coach from the Guildhall to the Royal Courts of Justice, in the Strand. Outside the Law Courts (second from left), the Lord Mayor (Sir Frank Bowater), and (second from right) the retiring Lord Mayor (Sir Harry Twyford)…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 4

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

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Junior Council Clerk

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 1

Three applications were received for the position of junior clerk by the Municipal Council last night. It was decided that the applicants be invited…

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Employment Scheme Opportunities For Young Men Mayor to Call Public Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 1

The Mayor will call a public meeting of employers of Deniliquin to consider the introduction of the Government’s scheme for the employment of young men in skilled trades, the wages to be subsidised by the State…

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Southern Riverina. Graziers' Council Meets. A Railways Grievance

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 2

The Council of the Graziers' Association of Southern. Riverina held a meeting at Melbourne, on Friday. Resentment was expressed at the…

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Municipal Band Town Clerk’s Report

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 1

Some further information regarding the activities of the Municipal Band was presented to the council last night when the town clerk (Mr. Tate)…

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Municipal Affairs Meeting of Albury Council East Albury Requests

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 5

A meeting if Alboury Municipal Council was held last evening. The Mayor (Ald. Waugh) presided and others present were Ald. S. M. Logan,…

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Common for Subdivision: Council’s Decision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 2

On the advice of Ald. J. G. Johnston, the Municipal Council decided last evening to inform the Lands Department that it wished to relinquish…

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Council Employe Must Retire Has Reached Age Limit

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 5

Mr. D. A. McEachern, an employee of the Albury Municipal Council, informed the council at its meeting last evening that or account of his…

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A Request for Water By Lavington Residents Albury Council’s Decision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 5

Almost [?] ratepayers of Hume [?] living close to the Albury municipal boundary at [?] [?] Home Shire Council to…

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Not to Visit Here New Zealand Tourists Council and Transport Facilities

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 6

A party of New Zealand tourists will not visit Albury when they are making a Reso tour of Australian States in April next…

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Parking of Motor Cars Regular System Desired Chamber of Commerce and Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 December 1938 · page 6

Albury Chamber of Commerce desires a more regular system of car parking in busy thoroughfares during peak shopping hours…

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