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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,141 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 58

Who Should Pay Interest On Money Due for Road Compensation Shire Council’s Position

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The delay by Government departments in dealing with matters requiring their attention is at present causing some concern to Murray Shire…

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Municipal Council Meeting Railways Request for Licence Fee

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

The Municipal Council met last night, when there were present: The Deputy-Mayor (Ald. E. C. Brown) and Ald. J. Hynes. C. E. Perrin, J. W…

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Bathurst Burns Troublesome in Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The noxious weeds inspector (Mr R. Borella) reported to Murray Shire Council yesterday that, due to abnormal seasonal conditions, Bathurst burrs had…

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Auditor’s Report to Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The auditor (Mr. J. A. Lorimer). reported to Murray Shire Council yesterday that he had completed the audit of council’s books for the half-year…

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Protecting Landholders Murray Shire Seeks Government Action

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

Murray Shire Council decided yesterday to make representations to the Premier, through Mr. Lawson, M.L.A., for legislation protecting landholders,…

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The Municipal Council's Finances Special Meeting Deals With Overdue Rates Plans of Hotel Buildings Submitted

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held last night to go into the list of arrears of rates, which it was considered were possible of…

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Sewerage Installations Council to Obtain Information

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

When the health inspector’s report was being considered by Deniliquin Council last night, Ald. J. W. Adams brought under notice matters which,…

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United Country Party Corowa Electorate Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

The annual meeting at Urana on Wednesday, 3rd May, was attended by 23 delegates from various branches throughout the Electorate, the…

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Council Appreciates Mr. Lawson,. M.L.A.

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 3

The Deniliquin Council last night passed a vote of thanks to Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A, on the successful culmination of his efforts to have the…

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New Cattle Yards Council & Agents To Meet

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

All agents who sell-stock in the Deniliquin municipal saleyards are to be invited to confer with Deniliquin Council relative to putting in…

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Power Grader Plant Deniliquin Council May Consider Purchase

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 3

The question of Deniliquin Council obtaining a power road grading plant to take the place of the horse-drawn plant was discussed at last night’s…

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THE N.S.W. Rugby League And the State Council Conference SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 3

After the N.S.W. Rugby League last night had rejected a proposal by the Country Rugby League that a State Council should be created, the…

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Road Safety Claring Headlights (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 1

From time to time the question of glare has been carefully examined by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales, but unfortunately up…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Monday, the following Councillors being present:—Crs. E. J…

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Hume Shire Council Motions

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 4

The following motions will be moved the Hume Shire Council meeting on Friday:— By Councillor A. C. Severin: “That 20 chains of forming and…

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Six Aldermen Suspended From Membership of Heffron Labor Party Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 8

Six aldermen of the Glebe Municipal Council were to-day suspended from membership of the Industrial Labor Party. They have supported the…

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Shire President Shows How to Use a Spade

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 3

The Rutherglen Shire President (Cr. W. McRae) turning the first sod of the new lawn tennis courts at Rutherglen. Delightfully situated in the public park in the vicinity of Lake King, the new courts will be ready for use at the commencement of next tennis season. Finance for their laying…

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Beechworth Shire Meeting of Councillors Dogs Must Be Registered

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 3

Cr. J. Scott (president) presided at the last meeting of Beech worth Shire Council. The following were also present: Crs. J. P. Harper, J. A…

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Towang Shire Big Volume of Business D[?] With by Councillors

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 2

Th[?] following members attended the monthly meeting of Towong Shire Council: Crs J. R. Paton (president), Hutchinson, Muller, Ried, Broome,…

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P. and C. District Council Election of Officers

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 3

The annual meeting of the District Council of Parents and Citizens’ Associations was held at the Finley Public School. Mr K. Druitt…

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