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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 52

Council’ Advice to Government Murray Shire Council’s Condemnation

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

Shire and municipal councils throughout the country are broadcasting circulars giving advice on all sorts of subjects to the Government in connection…

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Oxley Shire Council Wants a National Government Wangaratta

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 6

Oxley Shire Council at to-day’s meeting unanimously carried a resolution urging upon the Prime Minister the formation of a National…

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Murray Shire Yesterday’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

A MEETING of Murray Shire Council was held yesterday at Mathoura There were present : Cr. W.P. Coppinger (president), Crs. W. Beer, F…

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Municipal Council Meeting Resolutions That Add To Government’s Burdens

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

THE Municipal Council met last night when there were present: The Mayor. (Ald. J. E. McFaull), Ald. T. A. Bradford, R. J. Edwards, C. E. Perrin,…

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Engineer’s Report Murray Shire Works

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

Mr. Leggo (shire engineer) tendered, the following report to Murray Shire Council yesterday.— Contracts —Contracts for formation…

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A.I.F. Training Camp At Deniliquin Suggested By Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 4

The establishment of an A.I.F. camp in Deniliquin was suggested last night by the Mayor (Ald, J. E. McFaull), special minute which…

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Wagga Council Employe Charged With Larceny

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

At Wagga Police Court yesterday, Donald F. Bertram .aged 42, Wagga, wa committed for trial at the Wagga Quarter Sessions in July on a charge…

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P. AND A. SOCIETY Meeting Of Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

ARRANGEMENTS for the Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s two-days’ show in September were discussed at a meeting of the council of the society…

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Shires’ Conference President’s Report to Murray Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

The following report on the recent Shires Confeience was submitted to Murray Shire Council yesterday by the president (Cr. W P. Coppinger): —…

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Pastoral Industry War Council Formation Decided On MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 6

A Pastoral Industry War Council is to be formed to work in co-operation wherever practicable, with the Commonwealth Government. This…

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The War Effort Carrathool Shire President's Report Impressed by the Enthusiasm of War Workers

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council, the president, Cr. Chapman, reported having attended the Shires' Conference, when…

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The Mayor Replies to Progress Association “Citizens Doing Their Share In War Effort” Consistency Preferred to Spectacular Shows

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 1

Claiming that the citizens of Deniliquin were already doing their share in the war effort without any fuss and pointing out that the Red Cross Society and Patriotic Fund had already raised £1,000 in the district, the Mayor (Aid. J. JE. McFauII) in a…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Monday, the following Councillors being present:—Crs. V. G…

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Ambulance From Towong Shire Council Votes £100

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 5

Miss M. McGeehan secretary Beth[?] Patriotic League, informed Tow[?] Shire Council at its last meeting that the league was prepared to make…

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Shire Triennial Elections

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 2

Ratepayers and [?] be enrolled on the [?] reminded that the [?] will be held [?]…

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Towong Shire Councillors Meet

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 6

The following attended the last monthly meeting of Towong Shire Council: Crs. Sutherland (President), J. [?]. rates, [?]…

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Deputation to Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 3

Messrs C. L. Nicholas, H. Martin A. E. Macpherson attended the Shire Council meeting on Monday, and requested that a recruiting office…

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Culcairn Shire Business at Yesterday’s Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of Colcalrn Shire Council yesterday there were present: Crs. J. H. Balfour (President), L. C. Lindner,…

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Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1940 · 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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Petrol Saving Mayor and Aldermen To Set Example Will Ride Bicycles

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 June 1940 · page 6

When next you see : Ald. Logan plodding along the street [?] though, he were enjoying himself: Ald. Robertson dashing by furiously…

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