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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 42 of 52

Federal Labor Candidate For Legislative Council By-Election SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 8

Mr. J. T. Travels, public accountant and [?] auditor, of Broken Hill, was to-night endorsed by the provisional [?] executive of the Federal Labor…

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Waradgery Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council was held on Thursday, when there were present: Crs. Matthews (president),…

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Melbourne's New Lord Mayor Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

Following the resignation of Mr. A. W. Coles as Lord Mayor of Melbourne consequent upon his election to the Federal Parliament, Ald. F…

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Lord Mayor of Melbourne Cr. Frank Beaurepaire Successful Career in Industry

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 3

Councillor Frank Beaurepaire has been elected new Lord Mayor of Melbourne, following the entry of Councillor Coles into Federal politics…

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Safe Drivers Live Longest (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 4

The safe driver lives longest, and what is more important to the public, he allows others to live longer too. Tins is a piece of advice that might…

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Dangers in New Driving the "Road Hog" Nuisance (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 4

One of the tendencies of motorists, revealed since petrol rationing has come into operation, is the practice of coasting wherever…

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An Advisory War Council Accepted By All Parties National Government Offer Rejected Decision of Labor Caucus CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 1

Formation of an Advisory War Council, representative of all parties in the Commonwealth Parliament, was decided upon to-night by a conference of party managers. The War Council will consist of eight members, four of whom will…

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Shire Council Discusses Water Question Grant Available for Weir at Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council was held on Thursday morning last. Present: Crs. J. H. Liddle (ch.), F. A…

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Coreen Shire Position

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 2

With over £7000 owing for General rates, and large overdrafts in the Sanitary and Electricity funds, Careen Shire councillors at their…

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Surprise Defeat of Dr. Evatt Labor’s War Council Choice CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 1

The first meeting of the Advisory War Council will probably be held in Melbourne next Tuesday. The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) expects to complete his new Cabinet by the week-end, and its members will be…

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Mayor Withdraws From Election Contest Kalgoorlie

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 7

Because of unforeseen circumstances, the Mayor of Kalgoorlie (Mr. R. G. Moore) will not nominate for the Kalgoorlie by-election although he is the…

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Holbrook Shire Clerk’s Expenditure Analysis

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

At the last meeting of Holbrook Shire Council there were present Crs. John Ross (President), J. C. Bowler, O. V. Nolan, A. R. McLaurin. J. F…

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War Advisory Council Result of Canberra Conference

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

The formation of an Advisory War Council, representative of all parties in the Commonwealth Parliament, was decided upon at Canberra on…

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F. and S. Association Corowa District Council Meets

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 4

The attendance at the quarterly meeting of the Corowa District Council of the F. & S. Association at Balldale on Tuesday afternoon last, was…

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Federal Politics Advisory War Council Formed CANBERRA, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 2

The formation of an Advisory War Council, representative of all parties in the Commonwealth Parliament, was decided upon to-night by the…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of Wakool Shire Council was held at the Shire Hall, Moulamcin, on Tuesday, October 15. Those present were: Crs. J. B…

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Balranald Municipal Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 1

The Monthly meeting of Balranald Municipal Council (postponed(from last week) was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. There…

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Shire of Wodonga Sheep Owners’ Protection Ad

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 5

ALL SHEEP travelling in Victoria per motor truck must be accompanied pained by a permit This applies to sheep ex N.S.W., the permit for which…

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Funeral of a Mayor Many Precautions Taken Shanghai. October 26

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 4

Streets in the down-town part of the International settlement, in the central part of the French concession and the western port of the city will be closed…

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Carrathool Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 4

The Council met on Monday, 21st October. The meeting had been postponed one week owing to urgent business which affected the Council…

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