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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,170 stories in Murray's papers · page 17 of 59

Culcairn Shire Council Business

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council yesterday, there were present: Crs. J. H. Balfour (President). C. A. Lee, T. King, W. M…

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Wide Scheme Electrical Distribution Government Expert’s Recommendations Before Culcairn Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 4

Some time ago a conference between representatives of the constituent councils or the Southern Riverina County Council and the…

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Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1941 · 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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Town Clerk Reviews Council’s Activites Comprehensive Report Presented To Aldermen

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

The town clerk (Mr. A. J. Chant) submitted a comprehensive report to Deniliquin Council on Monday night, in which he reviewed the activities of that body in 1940, When the report was presented the Mayor said it was so lengthy he…

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Officers’ Reports to Council

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 2

The following reports by officers of Deniliquin Council were tabled at the meeting held on Monday night:— TOWN CLERK…

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Is Council Heading for Financial Disaster? Second Warning by Town Clerk

The Independent · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 8

Is the Deniliquin Municipal Council heading for financial disaster? This grave possibility has so exercised the mind of the…

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Carrathool Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 1

The Council met en Monday, there being present: Crs. Chapman (president), Killen, Westrup, Varcoe, Munro and Morelande being the Council…

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Culcairn Shire Council Business at Monthly Meeting

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 31

CULCAIRN.—The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held on Tuesday. There were present:—Crs. J. H. Balfour (president), C. A…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last, April 9, 1941. There were present: His Worship the Mayor…

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Engineers Assistant Carrathool Shire to Catch Up Back Work

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council the question of catching up on back work was considered when Cr. Munro urged the…

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Mayor of Corowa Outspoken Declares His Support For Mr. J. M. Smith

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 6

Speaking at a meeting held at Corowa last Thursday for the purpose of forming a committee to work for Mr. J. M. Smith, the Country Party…

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Why Mayor Did Not See Railway Commissioner Requests Deferred Because of War Conditions

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 20

The Mayor (Ald. D. G. Padman) this week explained why he did not see the Railway Commissioner (Mr. Hartigan) when…

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Beautification of Land Near Railway Station Commissioner to Place Another Proposal Before Mayor Ald, Padman's Comments On Matter

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 9

A further proposition is to be placed before the Mayor (Ald. D. G. Padman) in connection with the beautification scheme for railway land fronting Young-street, the Commissioner (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) told a "Banner" representative…

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Chiltern Shire Council Dairy Cows Must Be Registered and Dogs. Too

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 5

The following councillors were present at a meeting of the Chiltern Shire on Monday: Cr. J. A. Sutherland ([?]sident), and Crs. J. Brann, T…

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Valedictory for Sister Swannell Mayor Arranges Function For Thursday Citizens Asked to Contribute to Shilling Fund

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 April 1941 · page 4

Unobtrusive in her efforts, the sum total of Sister Swannell’s work in the town will nevertheless make a debit entry in Albury’s ledger. progress of the Baby Health Centre itself, her ready…

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Beechworth Shire Council Meeting Bridge Inspector for Country Roads

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 3

The President (Cr. F. Lo Couture) presided at the last meeting of the Beechworth Shire Council. Others present were Crs. J. P. Harper. T…

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Loan Council Meeting Australia's War Effort CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 3

At the request of the Commonwealth Government the Loan Council agreed yesterday to reduce the expenditure on public works for the…

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Shire Council. Shire Clerk’s Reports

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 4

The Shire Clerk (Mr Jno. W. Nelson), reported as follows:— Finley Water Supply Progress Payments—In accordance with…

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Mayor of Corowa Outspoken. Declares His Support for Mr Smith

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 3

Speaking at a meeting [?] at Corowa on Thursday week last, for the purpose of forming a committee to work for Mr J. M. Smith, the…

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Patriotic Efforts Work of Albury Committee £260 for Lord Mayor's Fund

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 3

The Mayor (Aid. D. C. Padman) presided at the meeting of the Albury Patriotic Committee at the Town Hall last night…

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