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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 52

Who Runs the Council? Concillors or Officers

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 1

A somewhat vigorous discussion was i[?]ltilate at a council meeting when one of the counelliors alleged that the officers ran the council…

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Battle Between Blacks To Settle Coreen Shire Troubles Corobboree to Follow

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 3

Friday, May 31, may be a red-letter and red-blood day, as well as a Red Cross day, Judging from the decision arrived at by a meeting of the Nulla…

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Parents Cause Deaths? (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

Parents, more than any others, could have helped in preventing most of these accidents:— Children under seven years of age…

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Shire Council. Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

The Health Inspector (Mr N. Sutton) reported as follows:— Cattle Slaughtering.—The number of stock slaughtered at…

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Berrigan Shire Electricity Undertaking. Cost Account for Quarter Ended 1st MARCH, 1940

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 4

The Shire Clerk, Mr R. J. Barrett, submitted the following statement to the last meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council:—…

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Shire Council's Lengthy Session... Main Road Tenders-auditor's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

The Jerilderie Shire Council had a lengthy session at its monthly meeting on Saturday last. Present:— Crs. J. H. Liddle (ch.), A. C…

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Mayors and Shire Presidents Asked to Assist Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 8

Further plans were announced today by the Eastern Command for the smoother running of the recruiting. campaign in the country. The response…

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Waradgery Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

The Council met on Tuesday morning. There were present: Crs. Mathews (president), Ronald, Sheaffe, McFarland and Rutledge. An…

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Albury’s New Alderman

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 6

If there be more than one nomination for the vacancy in the Albury Municipal Council caused by the death of Ald. C. Hake, it will be…

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The Need of Unity President of Shire Council Speaks

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

Before the Waradgery Shire Council meeting closed on Tuesday, the President (Cr. Matthews), said that there was one matter that he would…

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Your Mayor Bids You Pray, Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 1

In accordance with the wish of H.M. the King and of the Commonwealth Government, I appeal to the citizens of Albury…

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Albury to Pray on Sunday Aldermen to Attend St. Matthew’s Service

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

Call of the Empire to prayer by His Majesty King George VI. on Sunday will find a ready response in Albury. Every denomination will…

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National Council Must Be Real Co-operation SYDNEY,--Thursday

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

The Deputy premier (Cel Bruxner) said to-day that the National Council would more efficiently coordinate the war efforts of the State and Federal…

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Wakool Shire Hall. New Buildings Officially Opened. CR. J. B. O’donnell Performs Ceremony

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

Built at a cost of £11,000 by Wakool Shire Council, the new Shire Hall, offices and shops at Moulamein were formally opened on Wednesday in the presence of a big gathering of ratepayers and visitors from other centres…

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Road Safety Is War Effort. (By the Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

Development of the war to its present gigantic stage has coincided with a noticeable increase in the number of road accidents due to carelessness or…

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Original Correspondence. Our War Effort an Appeal From the Shire President (To the Editor of the "Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

Sir,—I would be obliged if you would publish the following letter:— England and Australia expect every man to do his duty…

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Wodonga Shire Call

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 2

Councillor R. Richardson. President of the Wodonga Shire, has issued the following message in connection with the Call to Prayer, instituted by the…

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Member of Labor Party Is New Albury Alderman

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 4

Little public interest was taken yesterday in the announcement of the result of the municipal by-election. to fill the vacancy caused by the…

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Opening of Wakool Shire New Hall. Gala Day at Moulamein

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 1

On Wednesday last, in glorious weather, Moulamein, the civic centre of Wakool Shire, was "en fait" the occasion being the official…

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Aldermen Attend St Matthew’s Service

Border Morning Mail · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 4

Among the representatives of the Albury Municipal Council who attended the Day of National Prayer service at St. Matthew’s yesterday were: Left to right: Aid. A. Waugh. E. A. Stanton, J. G. Johnston and. walking into the picture. Ald. C. Bunton…

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