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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,141 stories in Murray's papers · page 47 of 58

Matter of Policy Comes Before Albury Municipal Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 6

The meeting of the Albury Municipal Council last, night was presided over by the Mayor (Aid. D. G. Padman) and there were two absentees, Aldermen…

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Shire Rates for 1940 Farthing Only Increase In Water Rates Mr. Lethbridge Busy Again

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

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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Industries for Albury Glove Manufacturing a Possibility Council to Keep in Touch

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 3

The efforts being made by the Albury Municipal Council and the Albury Chamber of Commerce in connection with the possibilities of having…

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Carrathool Shire Engineer's Report

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire, the Engineer, Mr. L. Carey, submitted his monthly report…

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Waradgery Shire Tenders Dealt With

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council it was reported that on the 7th October the Tender Board had opened tenders as follows…

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Building' plans Approved by Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

Although building plans involving a total expenditure of approximately £2000 were approved by the Albury Municipal Council its meeting on…

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[?]Verina Elec’ate Council [?]Didates’ Nominations Deferred

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 3

[?]renty delegates attended a meet[?] at Narandera on Saturday of the [?]erina Electorate Council of the [?]ted Country Party…

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Approaching Danger. Grass Fire Menace. Shire President Matthews Succinctly Points Out How To Meet It

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council, the President, Cr. R. S. T. Matthews, set out a caution and advice in the following…

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Re-modelling the Albury Municipal Baths

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 6

Swimmers at Albury will be provided with a crystal clear pool. The Municipal Baths are being completely renovated (as indicated above.) The walls and floor are to be [?] and a chlormation plant for keeping the water…

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Brisbane City Council Out of Funds Emergency Legislation Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 October 1939 · page 5

Emergency legislation to deal with the position of the Brisbane City Council, which has run out of funds, will be introduced into the Legislative…

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Waradgery Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

The Council met on Thursday, there being present: Crs. Matthews (president), Sheaffe, McFarland, Rutledge, and Hidgcock…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 4

The Council met on Monday night (16th inst), when there were present, Ald. Spence (Deputy Mayor, presiding), Speer, Hamilton, Wilkinson…

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Municipal Council Meeting Wider L. G. Powers Conference Revived

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 1

The Municipal Council met last right, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. E McFaull), and Ald. J. Hynes, T. A. Bradford, E. T. Matthews…

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Council’s Finance Problem State May Jake Hand Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 24 October 1939 · page 2

Action may be taken by the State Government to exercise supervision over the finances of the Brisbane City Council, which recently borrowed from…

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YACKANDANDAH Shire Council Meets Ratepayers’ Requests and Other Business

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 3

Present at the last monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council were Crs. M. Coulston (President), J. Jamison, G. Moore, J. P. Hayes, H…

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Corowa District Council F. and S. Association

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the Corowa District Council of the Farmers and Settlers’ Association was held at Balldale. The following delegates attended: Balldale,…

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Contractor’s Claim Against Hume Shire Council Settled Wagga

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

In the matter in which F. H. French, contractor, claimed money from Hume Shire Council, allegedly due for supplies of gravel and work done, it was…

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Shire Notes Rates for 1940

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

Interesting business was transacted at the last meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council in that estimates were forward for 1940, and…

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Monday, February 26, Public Holiday in Hume Shire Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 3

Monday, February 26, 1940, has been gazetted a public holiday in the Shire of Hume…

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F. & S. Association Corowa District Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 3

A meeting of the Corowa District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Balldale on Monday, the attendance being small…

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