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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

693 stories in Murray's papers · page 25 of 35

Coreen Shire Council Gravelling of Roads Discussed Balldale Pound Closed Ploughing of Firebreaks Compulsory

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was hold at the Municipal, Council Chambers, Corowa, on Monday last, when there were…

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“No Additional Cost From Council’s Reconstruction.” Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 24 September 1943 · page 4

Commenting today on the suggestion that if the Government’s referendum propo[?] were adopted members would be paid at a cost of nearly £52.000 a year, the…

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Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on the 20th instant, when there were present: Crs. Killen (president). Chapman, Varcoe…

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Municipal Council “Nothing Is Done”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 1

Aid. J.. Hynes (Deputy Mayor) and Aid. Edwards, Peers, Campbell Perrin, and Matthews attended the council meeting last night…

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The Governor's Visit Municipal Council's Representatives

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council the aldermen decided that in the absence of the Mayor and deputy-chairman this week…

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The Hillston-Carrathool Amalgamation Discussed at Shire Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 4

The decision of the Minister for Local Government and Housing (Mr. J. J. McGill) to recommend to the Governor and Executive Council the…

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Material From Council’s Pit Should Be Checked

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 1

Referring to the removal of material from council’s gravel pit, Ald, Edwards last night said it was time there was a check on it, and that…

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The Municipal Band Presentations in Appreciation of Service

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 September 1943 · page 2

On Friday night last bandsmen who assembled at band preactice were treated to an evening’s enjoyment. After practice the proceedings…

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Business Before Albury Aldermen

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 5

Aid A. Waugh, who is attending a Local Government conference In Sydney, was the only absentee at last night's fortnightly meeting of Albury council…

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Mayor Visits Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

Mayor of Albury (Aid. D. G. Padman) left for Sydney last night, where he will attend the Local Government conference, and in other ways represent…

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New Lord Mayor of London Installed. London, Sept. 29

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 3

Sir Frank Edwin Newson-Smith has been elected Lord Mayor of London. The ceremony took place today in the historic, bomb-scarred Guildhall…

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Water for Lavington And Gerogery. Albury Council's Decision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 September 1943 · page 2

Matter of a water supply atheme supply Lavington-Gerogery aroa, and perhaps farther afield, was brought up at Albury Council…

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Carrathool Shire Council Purchase of More Plant Deferred

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 1

A special meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council was held on last Thursday week to consider matters of purchasing plant and arrears of rates…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

The Council met on Monday, there being present: Aldermen McKinney (Deputy-Mayor). Morgan. McCormack. Hyde. Emblen. Gore…

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Reports to Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 2

The following reports were read at the meeting of the Municipal Council held on Monday night:— TOWN CLERK…

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Soil Erosion Grave Position Stressed by Lockhart Shire Engineer

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Lockhart Shire Council, the Acting Shire Engineer (Mr. H. Lauder) submitted a special report on soil erosion in the…

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Numbering of Houses Council Considering Scheme

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 4

At Monday's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council, the question of numbering the houses in the town was before the aldermen as an order…

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Pacific War Council Meets WASHINGTON, September 29

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 1

After today's meeting of the Pacific War Council Sir Ronald Campbell (British Charge d'Affaires) said that members of the council agreed with…

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Opposition to Island Hopping Pacific War Council Upholds Macarthur Washington

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 October 1943 · page 3

After the Pacific War Council meeting to-day, the British Charge Affaire[?] (Sir Ronald Campbell) aid that members of the Council…

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Holbrook Shire Patriotic and War Fund

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 October 1943 · page 3

At a meeting of the Holbrook Shire Patriotic and War Fund, the following were present: Cr J. F. Nyha[?] Mesdames H. R. Harrison John Ross and Douglas Ross,…

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