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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Picton Water Worry for Aldermen

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

Evidently other towns are having their water troubles. Thus an exchange:— "Picton residents have been…

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Shire Notes

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

Rather important business was discussed at last Saturday's Shire meeting. Naturally the town water supply…

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Appeal in Wodonga Shire President Opens Fund Urgent Need for Help

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

In addition to appeals made in Albury and elsewhere for funds for relief of the fife victims, a subscription list has been opened at Wodonga by…

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Improvements at Norieul Park Council and Committee Confirmed Last Evening Estimates of Necessary Works Called For Aid. Robertson’s Suggestion Says £9000 Available For Baths Should Be Spent on Park

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

Nine members: of the Norieul Park Management Committee conferred with Albury Municipal Council last evening and discussed plans for the improvement and future administration of Albury’s swimming and…

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Reference at Shire Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council it was decided to vote £1/1/0 to. the Mayor's Bush Fire Relief appeal…

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Carrathool Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 4

The Council met on Monday, there being present: Councillors Chapman (President), Westrup, Killen, Varcoe, Munro, and Morclande, being…

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Culcairn Shire Council Electricity Powers to County Council Rates and Charges Approved

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of die Culcairn Shire Council on Monday a resolution approving of the handing over of the powers of the Council to the Southern Riverina County Council for the provision of bulk electricity was carried…

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Coreen Shire Council Skeleton Weed Retort Position Stated to Be Serious

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Sidre Council was held on Monday last at the Municipal Council Chambers, when there were present…

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Generous Donors to Mayor’s Bush Fire Relief Fund

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 8

When they gathered at the C.W.A Rest Room on Wednesday afternoon. members of the C.W.A. and Red Cross were so sympathetic towards the Mayor’s Fund for the relief of bush fire, victims that they made magnificent donations of cash. The Red Cross subscribed £50 and the C.W.A. £20. In addition, members of both organisations handed in donations on their own behalf…

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Bush Fire Relief Fund. Mayor Gibson Makes Appeal. The Editor, "Riverine Grazier."

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 2

Sir,—I am sure that the people of Hay and district will be prepared to follow Mr. Koy Matthews lead and give practical expression to their…

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Albury Ambulance Allowance From Board Raised £50 Subsidy From Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Albury District Ambulance last evening was attended by Messrs. A. Waugh (chairman), H. V. Devenport, A. Chick, A…

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A.W.U. Leaves Labor Council Split in Queensland Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 8

The Queensland branch of the Australian Workers’ Union has withdrawn its affiliation w[?]h the Queensland Trades and Labor Council. No reason…

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Southern Riverina County Council Cr. Nolan Re-elected Chairman Tenders Called for Works

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 January 1939 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council held on Wednesday, Cr Nolan was reelected chairman and Cr H. Diffey deputy chairman…

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YACKANDANDAH Shire Council Meets Important District Matters Dealt with

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 2

Present at the last monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council were Crs. A. Crothwaite (president), F. Briggs, J. Hargreaves, F. Malcolmson…

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Balranald Municipal Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 1

The following aldermen were Pa[?] send at usual monthly meeting of the above on Monday night.—Ald. J.C. Lloyd (Mayor), W. McCulloch, I…

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New Sigh of Degeneration, Says Alderman Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 January 1939 · page 7

“It is a sign of degeneration to see men and women chasing around after these filthy animals,” said the Mayor of Rockdale (Aid. Beehag),…

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Mr. Mair Wants More Money Credit Expansion Treasury Bills Issue Economy Axe Falls Loan Council Meeting May Precipitate Crisis SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 6

The Treasurer (Mr. A. Mair M.L.A.), wants an expansion of Australia's credit. He believes that is the only way of rectifying the…

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Waradgery Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

The Council met on Thursday, there being present: Councillors Matthews (President), McFarland, Rutledge, Sheaffe, and Ronald. An…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

The Municipal Council met last night, when there were present The Mayor .. (Ald. J. E.. McFaull)., Aid E. T. Matthews, J. Hynes. E. C. Brown. C…

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Carrathool Shire Engineer's Report

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council the Engineer reported on the progress of works to the following effect:…

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