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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 58 of 63

ALD. D. G. Padman New Mayor of Albury Choice Was Unanimous Ex-mayor Withdraws Nomination Tributes Paid to Aid. Waugh’s Efforts on Behalf of Town

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 2

At a special meeting of Albury Municipal Council last evening, Ald. D. G. Padman, who has filled office as deputy Mayor on occasions, was elected to the mayoral chair unopposed…

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New Baths Proposals Condemned by Mayor “Juggling Public Money ” Expenditure of £20,000 Involved

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 4

Asked his views on the Municipal Council’s decision to build new baths at a cost of something like £20,000 adjacent to the rubbish…

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Infantry in Albury Wodonga Shire Will Not Support Sticks to Light Horse

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 4

Wodonga Shire Council, at a meeting yesterday, took no action in response to a request from the headsquares of the 59th Battalion at…

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2,000,000 Acre Feet Storage at Hume Demand by Council Only a Toy at Present

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 4

Dissatisfaction with the failure of the River Murray Commission and the Government concerned to raise the storage capacity of Hume Reservoir to…

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Wodonga Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 47

The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday. Present—Crs. M. Martin (president), F. C. Klinge, C. F. Pollard, E. B, Mann, M. Mullins, G. A. D…

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Culcairn Shire Council Monday's Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held on Monday, was attended by Councillors J. J. Balfour (president), A. Rose, T. King, W. M…

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Hay Municipality Christmas Gathering. Aldermen and the Staff

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 4

On Monday evening, the Mayor, Ald. Gibson, presented his annual report on the Municipal affairs of the town for the past year. There were…

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Albury Has New Mayor

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Albury Municipal Council on Wednesday evening, Ald. D. G. Padman, who has filled office as deputy mayor on…

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Albury's Mayor Aid. D. G. Padman Tribute to Retiring Mayor

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 4

A fine tribute was paid Aid. A. Waugh, retiring mayor, at a special meeting of Albury Municipal Council On Wednesday evening. Aid. Waugh…

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Culcairn Shire Council Cr. Balfour Elected President General Rate (2d.) UNALTERED Road Tenders Accepted

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 7

At the meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council on Monday, Cr. J. H. Balfour was unanimously re-elected President, and Cr. Lindner was elected Deputy President. The general rate throughout the Shire was fixed at 2d. in the £…

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Echuca Council Election

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 2

Three candidates are standing for the vacancy in Echuca Borough Council caused by the resignation of Councillor R.J. Evans, who was Mayer. They are…

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Culcairn Shire Income and Expenditure Estimates for 1939 Intormative Reports

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 43

To Monday's meeting of Culcairn Shire councillors, Mr. W. J. Conley, shire clerk, submitted a report dealing with the estimates of income and…

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Old Men’s Home And Wodonga Council Cordiality Restored

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of Wodonga Council some time Ago the President (Cr. Martin) made it clear that because an elderly man be placed in Ovens…

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Old Rate Retained Upper Murray Shire Employes to Be Reduced in Number in Corryong Riding

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 4

At the last monthly mooting of the Upper Murray Shire Council there were present Crs. H. Harris (president). H. Nankervis, K. J. Mackinnon,…

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Water Shortage at Chiltern Some Ratepayers to Be Disconnected Violated Council's Decree

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 9

When the secretary of Chiltern (Vic.) Shire Council (Mr. Walkear) disclosed on Monday the names of nine water ratepayers who, in…

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Opposes Militarism Cr. G. Bell’s Comments Hume Shire Councillors and Recruiting Campaign

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 December 1938 · page 9

Strong opposition to the Commonwealth Governments scheme to spend £63,000,400 on defence was expressed by several councillors at…

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Alleged Victimisation Five Council Employes Would Not Join “Foley Labor League” SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 December 1938 · page 6

Before Mr. Justice Webb, of the Industrial Commission allegations were made to-day that five employes of the Glebe Municipal Council had been…

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Shire President and Wife Open "Croquet Court at Wahgunyah

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 December 1938 · page 6

Top Left: President of the Rutherglen Shire (Cr. W. Mc-performing the opening ceremony of the new croquet lawn at Wahgunyah on Saturday. Top Right: Before womenfolk could play menfolk had to corns…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was [?] on December 12, the following Councillors being present:—Crs. E. J…

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Hay Municipal Council. Election of Mayor. Ald. Gibson Reelected

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 2

A special meeting of the Hay Municipal Council was held last night for the election of Mayor for the ensuing year. There were…

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