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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,141 stories in Murray's papers · page 43 of 58

Ban on Net Fism[?] Windorah Shire in Favor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

Windouran Shire Council dec[?] yesterday to support a movement the prohibition of the capture of by means of meeting…

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Wet Weather Traffic Windouran Shire’s Efforts to Save Roads

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 3

Replies to letters addressed to other shires and municipalities whose areas embrace the State highway from Hay to Moama, and also road transport…

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Balranald Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the above Council was held on Monday night when the following Aldermen were present: Ald. J. C. Lloyd (Mayor), I. Purton,…

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A Former Mayor Killed by Truck Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 8

Cr. J. H. Green, aged 54, of Cunningham street, Northcote, a former mayor, was struck by a motor truck when crossing Queen street at the…

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YACKANDANDAH Shire Council Meets Donation to B.N. HOSPITAL

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 4

Present at the last monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council were: Crs. A. Crosthwaite, F. Briggs, J. Hargreaves, J. Jamison, M. Coulston,…

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TALLANGATTA State Emergency Council

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 September 1939 · page 6

At a large and representative meeting held at Kiewa, a branch of the State Emergency Council was formed, the Rev. C. Deverell presiding. Captain…

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Waradgery Shire Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 2

The Council of Waradgery Shire met on Thursday, there being present: Crs. Matthews (President), Sheaffe, McFarland, Hidgcock, and…

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Municipal Council Meeting Restrictions On Fishing Approved

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

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

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Gifts to Municipal Council Illuminated Address and Press Cuttings

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 1

Miss Ida M. Robertson, of Woollahra (Sydney), has notified the Deniliquin Council of the despatch of the illuminated address presented to her late…

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Council’s Claim Writ Against Water Commission

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

The Water -Commission having stated that it cannot recognise a claim for compensation following damage to roads by flooding, the Carrathool Shire…

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The Tragedy of Three Sons (Issued by Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 September 1939 · page 3

Everyone has more than enough of personal tragedy to overcome. We note daily in our newspapers the details of accidents that have permanently…

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A.R.P. Organisation Attacked By City Aldermen SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

A statement that nobody knew where to go or what to do in connection with the A.R.P. organisation was made by Aid. McElhone at to-day's…

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Proposed Main Road JERILDERIE to BERRIGAN Council's Application Refused

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 1

MR. C. B Lethbridge, M.L.A. is in receipt of the following communication from the Secretary of the Main Roads Department:- "Subject: Shire of Berrigan: Road…

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Council Short of Funds Loan Application Refused Many Men Dismissed Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 3

Unless the Brisbane City Council can raise a substantial loan within the next few days it will face one of the greatest crises in its history…

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Car Faults Cause Deaths (Issued by Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 3

Defective motor vehicles caused 396 road accidents in the State during the year ended June 30 last. In those accidents 52 persons were killed and 552…

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F. and S. Association Resolutions for District Council Appreciation of Sir Earle Page

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 29 September 1939 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Henty branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Tuesday evening, the chair being taken by Mr…

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Murrumbidgee Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

At the September meeting of the Council of the Murrumbidgee Shire, all the members were present except Cr. Campbell, for whom an apology…

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1027 Dismissals by City Council Scarcity of Loan Money Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 6

The Brisbane City Council has dismissed 1027 men owing to severe curtailments of loan works and the scarcity of loan money. There were 1212…

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Albury Eisteddfod Begins Official Opening by Mayor Adjudicators Praise Musical and Elocutionary Competitions As Foil For War-time Worries

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 October 1939 · page 3

The sixth annual Albury Eisteddfod began yesterday when three sessions were held. The quality of the performances was high and visitors came from many distant centres. The Eisteddfod was officially opened at the evening session by…

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Death of First Woman, Shire Clerk in Victoria

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 4

With the sudden death on Monday of Mrs. Rose Helen Murphy, Wodonga lost one of its outstanding citizens. Mrs. Murphy, distinguished in civic…

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