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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

755 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 38

Murray Shire A.R.P. Moira Residents Meet

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 4

A meeting of residents of the Murray Shire within the boundaries of the Moira and district bush fire brigade was held at “The Grange,” the property…

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More Charcoal Needed Murray Council Discusses Problem

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

Murray Shire Council yesterday discussed various aspects concerning the control and distribution of charcoal for use in making producer gas for motor vehicles. Discussion followed the reading of…

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Unable to Accept Position Council Defers Engineer’s Appointment

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 4

Mr. A. B. Long, of Darlington Point, who was appointed engineer for Murray Council, has intimated that he was unable to accept the…

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Municipal Engineers In Army

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 March 1942 · page 1

It has been announced that numbers of engineers from Shire and Municipal Council throughout Australia are now in the Army and their expert services…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Monday, the following Councillors being present:—Crs. A. P…

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Beechworth Shire Charge for Electric Current Increased Co-operation with Grow More Vegetables Campaign

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 4

The Shire President. Cr. Edgar Ra[?], occupied the ch[?]ir at the March meeting of the B[?]chworth Shire Council. All councillors were present except Cr. D…

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Conargo Shire Council Charcoal Burning To Be Investigated

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

Those present at a meeting of Conargo Shire Council yesterday were: Cr; A. C. Bradford (president), and Crs. L. W. Moore. J; Service. J. H…

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Culcairn Shire Council Air Raid Precaution Decisions Engineer Reports on Flood Damage

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 6

As a defence precaution, it was decided that all sign posts on roads within the shire be removed at Monday's monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held in the Council Chambers at Culcairn…

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Carrathool Shire Finance Committee's Report

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

At its meeting on Monday the Council adopted the recommendations of the finance committee held on 2nd March to the following effect:—The…

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Charcoal Burning Carrathool Shire to Undertake Work

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

At its meeting on Monday the Carrathocl Shire Council decided to undertake the burning of charcoal for producer gas plants, both by its own…

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Windouran Council Meeting Held Yesterday

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

Windouran Shire Council met yesterday There were present: Cr. G. T. Lyons (president) and Crs. Theo Macaw, J. Priestly, A. J. Symons; A. P…

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Essential Roadwork Only Council Advised of Government's Policy

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

At its meeting on Monday, the Carrathool Shire Council was advised of the Government's policy in connection with roadwork, by the…

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What To Do in Case of Invasion Council's Concern for Country People

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

At its meeting on Monday the Carrathool Shire Council decided that the following telegram be sent to the Prime Minister:—…

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C.W.A. Delegates Meet Riverina Group Council Meeting Splendid Progress Revealed in All Activities

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 1

The President (Mrs. Cummins) presided at the Riverina Group Council meeting of the Country Women's Association, which was held in the Henty School of Arts on Tuesday last…

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Municipal Engineers in Army

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 7

It has been announced that numbers of engineers from shire and municipal councils throughout Australia are now in the army, and their…

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Corowa Municipal Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

Present: His Worship Hie Mayor (Ald. J. H. Armour). G. H. Watson T. C. Morris, D. R. Simpson. D. G. McGillivray. S. W. Chandler, G. H…

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Hume Shire Business Before Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 2

The inspector (Mr J. Ester) in his report to Hume Shire Council yesterday Stated that in the past month he had inspected properties at Wymah, Bowns and…

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Charcoal Burning in Hume Shire

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 March 1942 · page 2

Mr Shattock one of the 20 advisers on charcoal production in NSW spoke at the request of the President (Cr Jelbart) at yesterday's meeting of the…

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Yackandandah Shire Council's Sound Position Support For Community Garden

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 6

Those present at the monthly meeting of the Yackandandah Shire Council were: Crs A. Crosthwaite (President), J. Hargreaves, [?], H[?]s, J. Jamison, M. Coniston. W…

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Council of Churches

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Council of Churches will be held to-night at a o’clock in St. Matthew’s Hall, Olive st. All district churches ere…

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