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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 52

Election of Labor Candidate to Albury Council Mr. C. Nolan Congratulated

Border Morning Mail · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 4

When congratulated by the Albury branch of the Australian Labor Party on his election to the municipal council Ald. C. Nolan stated that he would…

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F. and S. Association Day Meetings in Future Resolutions for District Council

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 31 May 1940 · page 1

Present at the monthly meeting of the Henty branch of the Fanners and Settlers' Association on Tuesday evening were Messrs. O. A. Twartz (in…

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Local Recruiting Campaign. Council to Co-operate

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. J. C. Lloyd) has received a communication from the Hon. the Minister for Works and Local Government (L. O. Martin) on…

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Ambulances for the A.I.F. Mayor Responds On Behalf of Town a Moving Appeal and a Generous Response

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 June 1940 · page 2

The Commonwealth Government has decided to appeal to the patriotism of the people of Australia in a direction which found a tremendous…

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Will Not Harass Govt. Mayor Takes Firm Stand in Regard to Public Meetings Important Statement on Albury’s War , Activities

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 June 1940 · page 5

The Mayor of Albury (Aid. D. G. Padman), in a statement to the “Mail” last night, clarified the position in regard to important matters connected, not only with his own office, but with the war effort of the town…

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Improvements at Saleyards Aldermen And Agents Confer

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 1

Aldermen of the Deniliquin Council and the associated stock agents met at the municipal saleyards to discuss the request of the agents for additional…

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War Orphans Scheme Lord Mayor of Sydney Promises Support SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 3

The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Ald. Crick, to-day expressed his willingness to give a lead in the adoption of war orphans, and said he would call…

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Daily Call to Prayer Council of Churches Scheme SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 June 1940 · page 3

The Council of Churches has pro-posed plans for the observance of a daily period of prayer. It' is seeking the co-operation of broadcasting…

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CHlLTERN Shire Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Chiltern Shire Council on Monday, those present were: Crs. C. D. Martin (President) J.B. Bell, E. A. Keller, T…

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Mayor Responds to Heat!

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 2

Beaming with satisfaction at the sight of the women’s committee of the W.V.S. paying in their monthly collections under the 3d a week from 20…

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Disgusted With Response [?]Men in Chiltern Shire”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 3

When the Chiltern Shire Council [?]esterday discussed a recommendation [?]om the Municipal Association, advisi[?] that the secretary and president…

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Not to Pay for Police Protection County Council Wins Point Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 June 1940 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Mair) stated tonight that he would Rive instructions that the charge of £2163 12/1 being made on the Sydney County Council…

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Shire of Wodonga Business Before Council Road Improvements Sought

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

Wodonga Shire Council met yesterday. It was presided over by the President (Cr. R. Richardson). Others present were: Crs. K. D. Watson, M…

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Wodonga’s War Effort National Govt. Favored Shire Council’s Discussion

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

Wodonga u to throw [?]s weight behind the machinery to provide men and money as Australia’s contribution to the Eropire’s war effort…

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Local and General Shire Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council will be held on Saturday morning next, 8th inst…

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New Wodonga Hotel Council Approves of Plans

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 3

A start has been made with the erection of the new Country Club Hotel in Wodonga, near the municipal sale yards…

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Henty Patriotic Committee Allocation of Funds Lord Mayor's Fund £100—War Savings Certificates £200

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 8

A meeting of the Henty Patriotic Committee was held on Wednesday evening, the president (Mr. T. L. Selk) in the chair…

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Road Accidents Again Serious (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 3

At midnight on Tuesday the Road Safety Council of N.S.W. had been advised of 37 deaths m road accidents during May. More than three-fourths…

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Culcairn District Council F. AND S. Delegates in Conference a Long Agenda Paper

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 7 June 1940 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the Fanners end Settlers' Association was held at Culcairn on Monday, when there was a good attendance. Mir T. E. Kendall, a member of the Executive, was present, but…

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Albury Road Safety Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 June 1940 · page 7

The Albury branch of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W. has been very active in the endeavor to secure safer conditions of driving for motorists and…

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