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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,170 stories in Murray's papers · page 41 of 59

Business at Hume Shire Council Meeting Flooding at Brocklesby Council to Seek Legal Advice "Railways Department Held Responsible"

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 10

At its meeting last Friday, Hume Shire Council decided to seek the advice of its solicitors regarding the liability of the Railways Department in connection with the flooding of Brocklesby township…

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Corowa Municipal Council Tuesday, September 9, 1941

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 4

Present: His Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Armour), Aldermen W. MacLean, G. H. Watson, T. C. Morris, J. H. N. Chivell, C. H. Johnson, and D…

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RUTHERGLEN Cr. Diffey, Shire President

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 31

At the annual meeting of the Rutherglen Shiro Council Cr. S. P. Diffey was re-elected president. The allowance was fixed at £90. A framed…

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Mode of Voting at Shire Elections Postal Voting Practically Abolished

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council a circular was read from the Under-Secretary, Department of Local Government and…

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The Western Lands Bill Legislative Council Amendments

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

It is stated that the Government is incensed at the amendments made to the Western Lands Bill, and the Premier stated the Government will…

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Albury Council at Its Meeting Last Week

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 15

1 Adopted the recommendation of committee that if the forthcoming Local Government Conference decided to hold the next convention in the country that council's delegates should press Albury's claims. 2 Decided to make application, under seal of council, to the State…

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Munitions Factory for Albury Minister's Assurance That It Will Mayor's Criticism of Government's Dilatoriness

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 3

An assurance that work in connection with a munitions factory at Albury would begin within two or three months, was made by the Postmaster-General (Mr. Tom Collins) at the official luncheon of Albury Show Society on Wednesday…

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The Pacific Position Important Meeting of Japan's Privy Council New York

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

An important meeting of the Japanese Privy Council was held in Tokyo to-day, at which reports were received from the Minister for War and…

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Mayor Behind the Scenes

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 4

Until yesterday, when he attended the local races, it had always intrigued the Mayor. Aid. D. G. Padman, how decisions were arrived at by turf…

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Balranald Municipal Council Ordinary Meeting

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of Balranald Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening September 8…

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Carrathool Shire Council Engineer's Report

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 4

At the usual monthly meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council the engineer reported as follows:— No. 1 plant has been grading S.H.6…

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Lord Mayor Defends City Council Employes Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 2

The Lord Mayor (Aid. Crick) to-day defended City Council employes against charges by officials of the Australian Labor Housewives' League that the…

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Shire Presidents Appeal Canteen Orders for A.i.f. Men

The Independent · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 6

Cr. G. T. Bayllss, president of the Murray Shire Council, has issued the following circular:—"As president of the Murray…

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Council Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 4

Messrs Mead (President) and Bartlett (secretary) of the Tungamah Council, attended the meeting, and were welcomed by the Shire…

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Items of News Hume Shire Tenders Accepted

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 2

Hume Shire Council tenders accepted for the month are as follow: House at Huon (house tanks, etc.), D. R. Gardiner, £65; contract 31/34, A. K[?]ose,…

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Jeridlerie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 September 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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Albury Council No Loan for Garbage, Destructor Business at List Night’s Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 5

All of the aldermen were present at last night meeting of the Albury Municipal Council, which was presided over by the Mayor (Ald. D…

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Use of Petrol Albury Council Asked To Reduce Consumption Difficulties of the Position Explained

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 September 1941 · page 2

Reports from officers of Albury Municipal Council Indicate that every effort is being made to see that motor spirit is used as…

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Yackandandah Shire Council Cr. Crosthwaite President

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 3

Those present at the Cast monthly meeting of Yackandandah Shire Council were: Crs. II Hodgson, J. P, Hayes, M. Me[?]han, A. Cros[?]waite. J…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 4

The Council met on Monday night, when there were present: Ald. D. C. Pagan (Deputy-Mayor), presiding, Spence, Speer, Brown, Morgan, and…

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