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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,170 stories in Murray's papers · page 5 of 59

Waradgery Shire Meeting of Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 2

The Council met yesterday, there being present: Crs. Matthews (President), Ronald, Sheaffe and Rutledge. Apologies for non-attendance from…

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Coreen Shire Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 January 1941 · page 2

To the Ratepayers. Ladies and Gentlemen, -- I regret that a peculiar position has arisen in connection with the "B" riding…

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Says Aldermen Are Asleep Albury’s Streets, Pavements and Gardens (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 2

Sir,—I note that the Mayor is going away to inspect incinerators and that residents arc to be asked to plant gardens in the streets. As one who has…

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The Car Ran Off The Road. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales.)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 4

Most of the reports of fatal road accidents in recent months cont[?] the significant words, “the car ma off the road.” and end with [?]…

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Conargo Shire Council Engineer's Report

The Independent · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 7

The report of Use Engineer (Mr A C. Fitznead) to last Thursday's meeting: of the Conargo Shire Council was as follows:-…

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Mr.A. J. Lawson, the Unanimous C.P. Choice State Election Preparation Bid To Retain Murray Seat Electorate Council Meets

The Independent · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 1

In view of his very great work for the Murray Electorate, Mr. J. A. Lawson M.L.A., had no opposition from within the ranks of his…

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Coreen Shire Council Vacancy (To The Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 1

Sir,--In reply to a letter published in your issue of the 28th inst., from Mr. Duncan. I desire to draw the attention of the public to the following…

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Coreen Shire Council Rate Struck for 1941

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 5

At a special meeting of the councillors of the Coreen Shire, held at the Municipal Council Chambers Corowa, on Tuesday…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Greek War Relief Fund Started

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

The Murrumbidgee Shire Council has responded to the appeal made by the Consul-General for Greece by opening a fund to provide comforts…

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Henty Sub-district Council of Agricultural Bureaux

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

HENTY.—At the quarterly meeting of Henty Sub-District Council of Agricultural Bureaux, Mr. Allister Ross, of Cookardinia, presided. Delegates…

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Small Slips Serious Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 3

The road accident figures for January show an unusually high percentage of accidents caused by motorists failing to signal…

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MR. M. Kilpatrick Again to Contest Wagga Seat Unanimously Endorsed By U.C.P. Electoral Council

Albury Banner Wodonga Express and Riverina Stock Journal · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 24

At the annual meeting of the Wagga Electorate Council of the United Country Party at Wagga last Friday night, Mr. Matt Kilpatrick…

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The Municipal Election Five Candidates

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 2

Five candidates have been nominated for the two vacancies in the Hay Municipal Council and a poll will be taken on Saturday, 8th…

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N.C.A. Give[?] Reason For Withdrawal From Control Council Sydney. S[?]

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 5

The Na[?]onal Coursing Association last night announced its reasons for withdrawing from the Grey[?]ound Raring Control Council…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held last night, when there were present: Aid. Hamilton (Mayor), Speuce. Pagan, Wilkinson,…

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Municipal Council Meeting Position Of Air School Hangars

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 3

The Mayor (AId J. E. McFaull) and AId. Hynes, Brown, Perrin. Edwards, Donovan and Bradford attended last night's meeting of the Municipal…

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Municipal Council Reports of Officials The town clerk reported:—TOWN CLEK

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 4

Annual statements — The annual statements are completed and the auditor has been notified. S. Whyborn’s contract.—Mr…

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Extraordinary Election in Conargo Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 4

To fill a vacancy m Riding “A” of Conargo Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. N. F. Armytage, an extraordinary election will be held on…

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Swimming Facilities at Hay Action of Council Challenged

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 2

When the minutes of the previous meeting were read at the Municipal Council meeting last night. Aid. Spence took the point of order…

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The Municipal Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 February 1941 · page 2

On Saturday next the electors of the Municipality of Hay will be called upon to choose two of five candidates for the office of alderman to…

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