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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

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

Cr. J. Service Re-elected President of Conargo Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 1

Cr. J. Service was yesterday re-elected unopposed as president of Conargo Shire Council for 1939 for his second term of office…

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“Loyal Servant” Mr. F. J. Laker Resigns From Conargo Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 1

Appreciation of the services of Mr. F.J. Laker, who has resigned as an employee of the Conargo Shire Council after nearly 32 years’…

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Council's Christmas Gift Reduction in Rates and Charges Estimates for 1939 Adopted

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 5

On Tuesday evening last, the adjourned meeting of the Municipal Council was resumed, and the estimates for 1939 were…

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Southern Riverina County Council Decision to Negotiate for Loan Work Commences When Money Available

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 1

It was decided at the meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council on Wednesday to immediately open up negotiations with J. B. Ware & Co., Sydney, for the raising of £80,000, the first instalment necessary to make a start on the Southern Towns Water Supply…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 24 December 1938 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on 12th inst. when the following Crs. were present: Crs. J. N. Eraser (ch.), W. Andrews, E. J…

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National Insurance Consultative Council Members Appointed Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 December 1938 · page 6

The appointment of an Approved Societies’ Consultative Council of 20 members to advise the National Insurance Commission on matters…

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New Cycle Track £1400 Tender Accepted Council Approves

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 December 1938 · page 5

Albury Municipal Council hopes to commence laying down a cycle Track at the sports ground next week. At a special meeting of the council last…

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The Mayor's Xmas Party

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 30 December 1938 · page 1

The chief magistrate of Corowa and his wife. representative citizens of corowa, the Aldermen and Council's officers and employees. together…

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Engineer to Illabo Shire

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 December 1938 · page 8

The death occurred on December 24 in the Junee Hospital of Mr. William Bell, aged 76 years. Mr. Bell was for a number of years engineer to the…

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Engineer to Illabo Shire

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 December 1938 · page 8

The death occurred on December 24 in the Junee Hospital of Mr. William Bell, aged 76 years. Mr. Bell was for a number of years engineer to the…

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Water for Southern Towns £80,000 Loan Negotiations by County Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 December 1938 · page 6

It was decided at the meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council to open immediately negotiations with J. B. Ware and Co., Sydney, for the…

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Water for Southern Towns £80,000 Loan Negotiations by County Council

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 December 1938 · page 6

It was decided at the meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council to open immediately negotiations with J. B. Ware and Co., Sydney, for the…

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