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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 63

Shire Estimates New Trucks Required

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

THE estimates for 1938 were discussed by Murray Shire Council at Mathoura yesterday. The shire clerk pointed out that of…

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Murray Shire Cr. White Elected President

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 February 1938 · page 1

Cr. T. F. White was elected president of Murray Shire Council at a special meeting held at Mathoura yesterday. His allowance was fixed at £35, on the…

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Lord Mayor As Waiter at Citizens’ Luncheon Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 1

A popular function on the 150th Celebrations programme was a citizens’ luncheon, which the Lord Mayor and alderman of Sydney to-day ten…

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German Defence Council Created Berlin, Jan. 31

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 2 February 1938 · page 4

General Goering has created an Economic Defence Council, members of which will be called “Leaders of Military Economics.” Their duty will be…

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Culcairn Shire Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 30

The president of the Culcairn Shire, Cr. J. H. Balfour, submitted the following report on the work of the shire for the year 1937:—…

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Windouran Shire. Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the Windouran Shire Council was held on Friday, 28th inst. There were present Cr. G. T. Lyons (president), and Crs. A. C. Chalmers…

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Wodonga Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 47

There were present at the monthly meeting on Wednesday:—Crs. T. Ryan (president), C. F. Pollard, E. B. Mann, G. A. W. Boyes, M. Mullins, M. Martin,…

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Wodonga Shire Meeting of Councillors Conference on Erosion

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 3

At the last monthly meeting of Wodonga Shire Council, the president (Cr T. Ryan) presided, and ethers present were: Councillors Mullins, Klinge,…

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Wodonga a Shire £4500—£5000 in Grants Assistance From Roads Board Important Stock Route

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

Wodonga shire enjoyed one of the must [?] days in its history yesterday, when Messrs. T. W. Frick[?] [?] and W. L. Dale of…

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No War Materials for Japan Wharfies’ Action Endorsed Bt the Miners’ Council Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 1

The action of the Waterside-Workers in refusing to load materials which could be used for the manufacture of arms, in the Far East by…

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Road Transport Facilities Federal Control Urged by Mayor of Hay

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 3

General dissatisfaction with road transport facilities between the Riverina and Melbourne was shown by witnesses at the inquiry held at Hay this…

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Country Roads Board Visit to Beechworth Shire Hints of Financial Help

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 2

After an inspection of the various ridings, during which they commented on the [?] attractions of the district, Messrs. F. W. Fricke (acting…

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Scope of the Royal Commission And Mr. Lang’s Charges Submissions by Council Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 2

When the Royal Commission into the sale of State enterprises resumed to-day, the scope of Mr. Justice Haise Hogers’ Commission,…

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Municipal Employes’ Union Standing by Mr. Lang Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 2

The State conference of the Municipal and Shire Employes Union today repudiated the “United Front” Conference held on January 22, and…

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The Corowa Seat Mr. Lethbridge Replies TO C.P. Council Decision (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 6

Sir.—I [?] express regret that I should [?] have been the [?] of the [?] Country Party Electoral Council passing a resolution…

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Destructive Fire. Council's Depot Damaged. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 3

Damage estimated at about £2000 was caused by a fire at the Petersham Council's head depot, opposite the local railway station. The…

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Wangaratta Centenary Council May Spend £50. MELBORURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 5

The Borough of Wangaratta is now legally permitted to spend £50 of municipal funds on the celebration of the centenary of Wangaratta. An…

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Works Scheme Progress Alexandra Park Field. Mayor Says Airport Next. Hopes For Early Start to Baths

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 6

Work on Albury’s new sports held at Alexandra Park is proceeding rapidly. First stage in the councils £84,000 improvement scheme, it is…

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Debt Reduction Offer Dubbo Council Not Satisfied Would Have to Raise £146,000

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

Although the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner) has offered to reduce the capital debts on the water and…

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MR. McEWEN OUT Central Council Adamant Deaf Ear to Electorate Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 3

No change in attitude of the [?] council of the Country Party towards the expulsion of Mr. McEwen (Minister for the Interior) took place…

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