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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,024 stories in Murray's papers · page 49 of 52

Stock for Newmarket Railways’ Reply To Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 3

The live stock agent of the Victorian Railways yesterday replied to Murray Shire Council’s complaint relative to arrangements for forwarding stock from…

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New Bridge Over Bullatale Creek Murray Shire To Apply For £2,000 Grant

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 December 1940 · page 1

The works committee recommended to Murray Shire Council yesterday, following a report by the engineer (Mr. L. Carey), that application be made to the…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 3

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

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His Worship the Mayor—

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 6

This title democracy confers upon a venturesome alderman to test his sincerity, and not the least of its qualifications is the ability of the holder of…

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Corowa Aldermen Resign Protest Against Postponement of Elections

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 10

The resignation of four aldermen of Corowa Municipal Council was received at last night’s meeting, two resigning as a protest against…

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Cr. E. H. Coldwell. New Shire President

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held mi morning last, all Councillors being present except Cr. Tuck. who was…

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President of Culcairn Shire Cr. J. H. Balfour Re-elected

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 December 1940 · page 5

At yesterday’s meeting of Culcairn Shire Council. Cr. J. H. Balfour was re-elected President. He was nominated by Crs. Lindner, Twartz,…

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Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council was held on Saturday morning last, 7th inst. Present:—Crs. J. H. Liddle (ch.)…

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The Mayor Is Busy

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 2

Absence of the Police Magistrate and District Coroner (Mr. J. Beavers) on district court circuit, has thrown an additional and weighty burden on the…

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Culcairn Shire Business

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council on Tuesday, there were present : Crs. J. H, Balfour (President), dent), L. C. Lindner, C. A. Lee, W…

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Tenders Accepted by Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 2

The following tenders were accepted by the Albury council of its meeting last night: Aggregate, Vickers Bros., £420; grazing rights, Alexandra Park,…

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Mayor for Third Term Ald. Padman a Unanimous Choice

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 2

Ald. D. G, Padman was last night unanimously re-elected Mayor of Albury for the third term in succession. The Mayoral allowance…

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Building Regulation Council Again Modifies Provision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 4

Question of whether the building regulation providing that a residence must be back at least 10 feet from either frontage when…

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Albury Council Business At Last Night’s Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 4

At last night’s meeting of the Albury Municipal Council, Ald. R. A. Robertson, who is ill, was the only absentee. The Mayor (Ald. D…

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T.B. Free Area Albury Council to Make Application

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 4

The proposal to have Albury and its environs declared a TB.-free area was again before the Municipal Council at Its meeting last…

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Corowa Municipal Affairs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 December 1940 · page 4

At a meeting of Corowa Municipal Council it was decided to lay a line of water pipes from the Corowa water supply to the aerodrome, and to…

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Coreen Shire Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 4

The last monthly meeting of the year of the councillors of the Coreen Shire wat held at the Council Chambers, Corowa on…

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Works in Murray Shire £6,440 Programme for 1941

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 2

Provision for expenditure of £6,440 was contained in the 1941 works programme submitted to Murray shire Council on Monday by the engineer Mr…

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The[?]t of Cheque from Shire Office. Man Gaoled at Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 7

A [?] to the [?]imppearace of a letter [?] £[?] from [?] of the health[?] for of [?] (Mr [?]…

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"Four Down in One Night" Resignations by Several Corowa Aldermen As a Protest Against Bat Headed Legislation In Postponing L.G. Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 December 1940 · page 1

There was a distinct dramatic touch about that part of the monthly meeting on Tuesday night last of the Corowa Municipal Council, In which written resignations were placed on the table by three Aldermen. This had a somewhat paralysing effect and was…

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