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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

755 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 38

Lockhart Shire Council Business of February Meeting

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday of last week. Present were Councillors W. K. Day…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. Flood), and Ald…

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Coreen Shire Council to Receive Sutherland Shire Evacuees 1942 Rates Reduced Noxious Weeds Inspector Given Notice New Chief Warden Appointed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

At one of the longest of the Coreen Shire Council for many months, on Monday last, it was decided to make a reduction of ¼d. In the £ in the General rate for 1942, after the new C riding council had made strong representations for relief for ratepayers'…

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Murray Shire Air Raid Precautions

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

The following is a copy of a circular sent to all fire brigade captains or their deputies throughout Murray Shire by the chief warden, Mr. A. L Sage:…

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Southern Riverina Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 5

The following were present at a meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council held at The Rock on Wednesday: Councillors John Ross…

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Hume Shire A.r.p. Work

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 2

Organisation of National Emergency Services is proceeding in Hume Shire and a public meeting for this purpose will be held at the Lavington Public…

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Full Time Health Inspector Departmental Demands on Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council, a letter was received from the Department of Health, in reply to the Council's…

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Farmers in Conference Annual Meeting of Culcairn District Council Mr. O. A. Twartz Elected Acting Secretary

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 20 February 1942 · page 6

Mr. O. A. Twartz, of "Angleside," Henty, was elected Acting Secretary and Treasurer, during Mr. Seidel's absence with the military forces, at the annual and general meeting of the Culcairn District Council of the Farmers…

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A.R.P. Work at Corowa Mayor Resigns As Chief Warden

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 21 February 1942 · page 2

A special meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held Inst evening. The Mayor (Aid. J. H. Armour) presided, and other present were Aid. P. J. Nagle…

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Waradgery Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 2

The Council held its usual monthly mooting on Thursday, when there were present: Crs. Matthews (president). Rutledge, Bayliss, McFraland,…

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South-West Settlers and Shire Rates Discussed at Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

An informative letter, following on an interview which the president of the Carrathool Shire Council (Cr. J. R. Wcstrup) had with the Director…

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Special Council Meeting Financial Aid Sought Ald. J. H. Armour, Chief Warden, Resigns

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 24 February 1942 · page 3

A special meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday evening last, February 20,…

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War Council Pacific Situation Discussed CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 2

The necessity to coallpse important discussion on Pacific defence commenced by the Advisory War Council yesterday is expected to came an Interruption of…

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China to Join War Council London, February 24

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 25 February 1942 · page 4

It is learned that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek has accepted an invitation to join the Pacific War Council…

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Minister and "Death Traps" Attack on City Council Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 26 February 1942 · page 2

Accusing the City Council of laxity in its administration of the N.E.S. building code, the Minister Tor N.E.S. (Mr. Heffron) said to-day that man buildings in Sydney…

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Ways and Means Council Decisions

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday to consider ways and means. There were present: His Worship, the Mayor (Ald.J. P…

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Southern Riverina County Council Deputation to Urge for Extension of Electricity Water Supply for the Rock

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 27 February 1942 · page 6

At the usual monthly meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council, held at The Rock on Wednesday of last week, it was decided to arrange a deputation to the appropriate Minister of the State…

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Wakool Shire Council Shire Engineer's Report

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 3

At the meeting of Wakool Shire. Council held on February 10, the Engineer presented the following report. General Expenditure—…

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Holbrook Shire Patriotic and War Fund

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 February 1942 · page 5

At the last [?] of the com[?] at the Holbrook Shire Patriotic and [?] Fund, there were present Cr. J. C. Bowler (vice-president), Mesdames H. R…

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Hay Municipal Council Two Aldermen Resign

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 March 1942 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Council, two aldermen tendered their resignations. Dr. Geo. A. Thompson wrote…

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