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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,141 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 58

Beechworth Shire Meeting of Councillors Money for Roads

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Beechworth Shire Council, Cr. J. A. Humphreys, deputy Shire president, presided and others present were…

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Damaging Roads. Council Will Prosecute

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

.A complaint was made at Windouran Shire Council meeting on Friday by the president (Cr. G. T. Lyons) of the treat damage done to…

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[?] Is Council’s Share of [?]Inising Roads

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 1

Deniliquin Council will pro[?] called upon to pay £2,500 as [?] of bituminising the State [?] where it passes along…

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Government Borrowings Reply to Craziers’ Council Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 6

Replying to opposition expressed at the last annual convention of the Graziers' Federal Council to Government or semi-Government borrowing…

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Pensioner's Misfortunes Unfolded in Albury Court Prosecuted by the Council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 3

Mr. H. Angel (Tietyens and Angel) appearing for Albury Municipal Council, told Mr. L Beavers, P.M. at the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday that…

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New Signposts. in Municipality

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 July 1939 · page 4

A comprehensive scheme of providing direction signposts in Deniliquin has been decided upon by the Main Roads Department…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 3

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

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Shire Ridings. Finley Progress Association’s Decision

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Finley Progress Association, a letter was read from the Shire Clerk, Berrigan Shire, advising that the Council had…

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Towong Shire Meeting of Councillors Big Volume of Business

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 4

The following. members attended the monthly meeting: of Towong Shire Council: Crs. J. B. Paton (president), Hutchison, Mailer, Bled, Broome,…

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Mulwala Reserve under Control of Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 2

Mr. C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Lands, that a public reserve for water supply and access at Mulwala is no…

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Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council was held on Saturday morning last. Present:—Crs. J. H. Liddle (ch.), A. C…

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Hockey Girls Protest Condition of Billson Park Municipal Council's Attitude

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 5

Women hockey players of Albury complained to the Municipal Council at its meeting Last evening about the bad state of Billson Park No. 2 playing…

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A Better and Purer Water Supply Aim of Municipal Council Finance Key to Project Minister To Be Approached

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 6

A suitable filtration plant to make Albury's water supply pure would cost £22,400 or £31,250 according to the amount of water treated, stated a report by the Town Clerk (Mr. Roy Collings), which was presented to a meeting of the Municipal Council last evening…

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Plea for Pensioners Appeal to Albury Council No Action Taken

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 6

“If money can be found in millions for defence, surely it can be found for such a humanitarian purpose as to enable old age…

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Nailcan Hill As Picnic Ground Albury Council Interested Apex Club's Request

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 6

The Nail Can Hill, north of Albury on the town common, could be made a look-out point and provide glorious panoramic views, according to the…

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Albury Council Stands Aloof Move to Re-open Flying School Site Choice “No Useful Purpose Would Be Served” Allegations Made At Junee Public Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 3

A strong move is being made in Riverina to induce die Federal Government to re-open the question of the site for the Royal Australian Force flying school. It was announced some time ago that Wagga tad been chosen as the…

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Carrathool Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of Carrathool Shire was held on Monday. 10th inst., when there were present: Councillors Chapman…

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Conargo Shire Council Meeting. Representatives To Attend L.G. Conference

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

Conargo Shire Council met yesterday, when there were present: Cr. J. Service (president) and Crs. N. F. Armytage, A. C. Bradford and J. R…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 2

The Hay Municipal Council met on Monday night—the first time for a month. There were present: Ald. Gibson…

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Coreen Shire Council Monthly Meeting Junior Typiste to Be Appointed (Rights of Re-publication Reserved)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 July 1939 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council, which was held on Monday last at the Municipal Council Chambers, Corowa, was attended by…

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