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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 39 of 52

F. & S. Association Meeting of District Council

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Henty branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held on Tuesday afternoon, the president (Mr. W. O…

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Arbitration Court Ends Claims by Company Against Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 1

After three and a half day’s hearing, the arbitration proceedings in the dispute between the Deniliquin Council and the Albion Quarrying…

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Risks That Cause Accidents (Issued by Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Friday 27 September 1940 · page 4

I suppose there aren’t many motorists who have not had the experience of either bumping into the rear of another car or of being bumped on the…

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Wakool Shire Branch Relief for Great Britain's Civilian War Victims

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 September 1940 · page 2

In connection with the above Fund, the following donation has been received by us.— Mr. A. G. Greenham £220…

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New Lord Mayor of London London, September 28

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

Sir George Henry Wilkinson has been elected Lord Mayor of London…

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Indian War Council; Moslems Remain Aloof New Delhi. September 28

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 September 1940 · page 1

The working committee of the Moslem League has passed a resolution stating that it is unable to join the Viceroy’s War Advisory Council…

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Hay Water Supply and Sewerage The Mayor Asked to Go to Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council the Mayor read a telegram he had received from Mr. Lawson, M.L.A., suggesting that he…

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Level Crossing Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 3

There were 51 level crossing accidents during the year ended June 30,1940. In the previous year there were many, more and in the present year the…

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Show Boys of the Streets. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1940 · page 4

Pedal cyclists are known by names, most of them unfavorable, but experience has proved that they can and do respond to appeals to…

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“ILL-CONCEIVED” Patrol Rationing Wodonga Council Discussion

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 4

The sectional committee for the dairying industry of the Liquid Fuel Control Board advised Wodonga Shire Council at…

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Helps Bombing Victims Wodonga Council’s £25

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 2

Wodonga Shire Council yesterday decided to open an appeal for the Lord Mayor of Melbourne’s Bombing Belief Fund, and…

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Favors Continuity of Rural Development Wodonga Council’s Attitude

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 4

Shire of Yarrawonga. pointing out that the present was a most inopportune time to hold up construction words in view of the necessity for a…

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Albury Council Business at Last Night’s Meeting Naming of Island Opposite Waterworks

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 5

Last night’s meeting of the Albury Municipal Council was presided over by the Mayor (Ald. D. G. Padman). There was a full attendance of…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday night, when there were present : Aid. Hamilton (Mayor), Spence,…

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Southern Riverina County Council Details of Water Scheme Nearing Finality Bulk Electricity Discussed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 4 October 1940 · page 5

At a meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council held at The Rock on Wednesday, the final stage of the arrangements for the…

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Carrathool Shire Council The Organisation of Bush Fire Brigades

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 4

Bush fire brigades are given legal recognition and authority under the provisions of the Local Government Act. It is, therefore, necessary to…

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Chiltern Shire Affairs

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

At yesterday’s meeting of Chiltern [?] Council there were present Crs. Sutherland. D. Martin. T. Howes, G. Dixon, J. Brown, T. Peake, and Mr…

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Hume Shire’s Good Month

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 2

Hume Shire’s effort for the Albury and District Patriotic Fund resulted in [?] raising of £285/12/3. Details: Lavington (3 functions), £5/18/10; Shire…

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Municipal Council Meeting Saleyards May Be Bought For £200

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 3

The Deputy Mayor (Ald. E. Brown) presided at last night’s meeting of the Deniliquin Council, and there were present: Ald. Hynes, Matthews,…

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Council “Shelves” New Hall Proposal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 October 1940 · page 1

Mr. Phipps-Goles, architect, again wrote to Deniliquin Council last night concerning plans which he voluntarily submitted for a suggested new Town…

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