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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

755 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 38

Reports to Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 2

The following reports were read at the Council meeting last night :— TOWN CLERK The town clerk reported :…

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Berrigan Shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 4

The Health Inspector (Mr [?]. Mack), reported as follows:— Since last meeting I have made inspections of slaughter yards,…

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Hume Electoral Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 3

DOMINATIONS are called for CANDIDATES FOR PHE-SELECTION for the ELECTORATE OF HUME for the next Federal Elections, in…

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New Lord Mayor of London, London, Sept. 29

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 September 1942 · page 3

Sir Samuel Joseph has been elected Lord Mayor of London, He is 54 years of age, of the Jewish faith, and bead of a well-known firm…

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Shire Engineer for Murray Shire

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1942 · page 4

Mr. Martin Hogan, engineer for Willimbong Shire Council, Leeton, was appointed engineer for Murray Shie Council, Mathoura, at its last…

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“Too Early For Post-War Planning” Albury Council's Decision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 October 1942 · page 3

In the abs[?]nce of the Mayor on council [?]ss. A[?]d S. M. Logan presided over a short meeting of the Albury council last night…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 2

The Council met on Monday night, when there were present: Aldermen McKinney (Deputy-Mayor) in the chair, Gore. Emblen, O'Halloran,…

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Council of Christians and Jews London. October 1

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 2

The formation has been announced of n Council of Christians and Jews, whose primary purpose will be lo check and combat religious and racial Intolerance. The joint…

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Abolition of Marketing Board Wodonga Council's Attitude

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 October 1942 · page 2

Wodonga Shire Coun[?] yesterday [?] Mated its disapproval of the produce marketing board [?] passing a [?]solution to appeal to the Government for their…

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Wodonga Council "Broke" Position Disclosed at Yesterday's Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 October 1942 · page 2

"Well, if we've got a few shillings to spare, we might u well get on with it," said Cr Martin at yesterday's meeting of Wodonga Shire Council, referring to a…

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Windouran Shire Yesterday’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 4

A meeting of Windouran Shire Council was held yesterday. There were present: Cr. G. T. Lyons (president) Crs. A. J. Symons. L. R. Metcralfe, J. Priestly…

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Council Meeting Postponed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

Conargo Council meeting which was to have been held yesterday was postponed until Thursday, as only three councillors could attend—Cr. A…

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Preventing Bosh Fires Report To Windouran Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

The following report submitted by the Shire Clerk, was read at Windouran Shire Council meeting yesterday:— I have to report that the Bush Flres…

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Pacific War Council Conference WASHINGTON, October 7

Border Morning Mail · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 2

Mr Roosevelt told the Pacific War Council at its meeting today that the Pacific war theatre was relatively quiet. Although the situation was stationary, the outlook…

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Bash Fire Prevention Hume Shire Council Discussion

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 6

Bush fire prevention was a major item of discussion at yesterday's meeting of Borne Shire Council. Decided that each councillor should Investigate the position…

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To the Editor. Wodonga Shire's Sound Position

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 2

Sir.—When Mark Twain read his own obituary notice in the newspaper, he remarked, "It is greatly exaggerated [?] This remark applies to your headline in…

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Murray Shire Council Highway Improvement Suspended

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 1

[?] Beer (president), and Crs. [?] F. Leetham, R. J. McKindlay [?]ayliss attended a meeting of [?] Shire Council at Mathoura…

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Yackandandah Shire Affairs Mouthy Meeting of Council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 3

The President (Cr A. Crosthwaite) presided at the monthly meeting of the Yackandandah Shire Council. Accounts of the shire. £420 5 1, and CRB £303 7/6 were…

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Mayor Pleased With "Calling Albury" Feature

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 2

Commenting yesterday upon the “Calling Albury” broadcast on Saturday by the BBC. the Mayor (Aid. D. G. Padman) said. “Coming from such an impersonal…

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Shire Collections Arrears Reduced By £519

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 3

A statement was submitted to Murray Shire Council yesterday by Mr. Nelson, acting shire clerk, showing that rates and charges levied in the current…

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