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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,250 stories in Murray's papers · page 61 of 63

Shire President for Third Term Cr. J. P. Smith Honor Foe Howlong Representative

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 18

A councillor of the Hume shire for many years, Cr. J. P. Smith, of Howlong, was honored on Friday by being elected president for the third year…

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An Australian Girl Abroad Leona Goes to the Lord Mayor's Show Gardenias at 2/- Each a Soliloquy at the Cenotaph

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

A day at the Lord Mayor's Show—with the previous day spent watching a dress rehearsal—form the greater part of this week's letter by Leona Deane, who waxes indignant at the cost of gardenias in London—but buys one just the same…

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Important Activities In Albury And Thereabouts Australian Defence Views of Hume Shire Councillors "Waste of Good Money"

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 18

Hume shire councillors on Friday criticised tho Commonwealth Government for deciding to spend some £50,000,000 on Australian defence in…

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A Safe Christmas How to Reduce Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 2

Tire Christmas holiday season, desired by all to be a time of happiness and recreation, too often is marred for hundreds of families by unfortunate…

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Balranald Municipal Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 December 1938 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday night, when the following Aldermen were present: Ald. Lloyd, Coates, Cornish…

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Coreen Shire Engineer Farewelled

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 December 1938 · page 2

More than 50 people were present at a farewell party tendered to Mr. G. E. Minns, retiring engineer to the Coreen Shire, on Saturday night. The…

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Carrathool Shire Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 4

The Carrathool Shire Council met on Monday (12th inst.) when the business transacted was partly reported in previous issues, viz., the…

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Waradgery Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 2

The Waradgery Shire Council met on Thursday, there being present:—Councillors Matthews (President), Ronald, McFarland, Sheaffe…

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Murray Shire Council Yesterday’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 2

THE Murray Shire Council met at Mathoura yesterday, when there were present, Cr. J. R. Mckindlay (president), and Crs. W. Coppinger, T. F…

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YACKANDANDAH Shire Council Meets Hodgson’s Bridge to Be Built

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 6

The last monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council was attended by Crs. A. Crosthwaite (president), F. Briggs, J. Hargeaves, F. W…

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Murrumbidgee Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

The Murrumbidgee Shire Council met on Friday, 9th December, at Darlington Point, all members being present; also the Shire Clerk (Mr. A…

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Murray Shire Finances Statement by Clerk

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 4

Commenting on the financial position at Murray Shire Council meeting yesterday, the shire clerk (Mr. Dyer) said the debit balance in the general…

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Correspondence Regalia for Albury Mayor (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 2

Sir.—May I make a suggestion to the citizens of Albury through the medium of your paper, that we present our Mayor with [?] chain of office ?…

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Shire to Have a Doomsday Book Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 5

Described by the president of the shire as a lead to the Commonwealth Government, Erina Shire Council today voted £25 for the formation of a…

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Murray Shire President Cr. J. R. McKindlay Elected

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

Cr. J. Rowland McKindlay was elected president of Murray Shire Council for 1939, at a special meeting of the council, held at…

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Values in Murray Shire Reduction of £129 After Revaluation

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 4

At the previous meeting of Murray Shire Council it was decided to adopt a recommendation by the valuer (Mr. J. J. Farrell) for a revaluation…

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Rates in Murray Shire Same for 1939 As This Year

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 4

Murray Shire Council yesterday decided to instruct the shire clerk (Mr. W. J. Dyer) to frame the estimates for 1939 on the bases of the…

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Christmas Relief Works 27 Men Employed by Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 4

At a special meeting of the the Deniliquin. Municipal Council last night, plans were made for the employment of 27 local men, most of whom are married,…

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Road Safety Driving Issued by the Road Safety Council, of New South Wales

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 4

The following points in driving should should be observed by all who drive motor vehicles: (1) When starting for a long drive…

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Shire Council. [?] Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 December 1938 · page 3

The Shire Clerk (Mr R. J. Barrell, reported as follows:— [?]in accordance with the Instructions issued from the [?]…

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