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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

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At Lord Mayor’s Luncheon

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 January 1944 · page 6

The new Lord Mayor of London. Sir Frank E. Newson-Smith, with a member of the Guard of the H.A.C., in his uniform of 1641. at Lord Mayor Luncheon at the Mansion House…

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Shire Presidents. Windouran: Cr. Theo. Macaw

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 1

The new president of Windouran Council is Cr. Theo. C. Macaw, whose allowance is to be £35 for 1944. All councillors attended the meeting,…

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Support for Mr. Lawson. Electorate Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 January 1944 · page 3

A meeting of Mr. J. A. Lawson’s supporters was held at Deniliquin Town Hall, when representatives were present from Deniliquin, Hay, Barham,…

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To the Editor Council’s Misdeeds For ’43; Closed Doors, Etc

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 January 1944 · page 2

Sir.—While an alderman, I have refrained from discussing council matters other than at the council table. However, at this time I feel I am…

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Council Officers’ Reports

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 3

The following officers’ reports were adopted at last night’s meeting of Albury Municipal Council: Curator.—During the past four weeks…

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First Council Meeting In 1944

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 January 1944 · page 3

First Albury council meeting of 1944 was held last night. Ald. R. A. Robertson was the only absentee. Mr A. Mair, MLA., forwarded a…

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Conargo Shire Council President’s Review of Activities

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 2

Cr. A. C. Bradford, president of Conargo Shire Council, submitted she following report at the end of the year: I am pleased to report a year of…

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Hay Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 2

The Council met on Tuesday evening, there being present: Aldermen Flood (Mayor), McKinney, Morgan, McCormack, Emblen, Gore…

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Council Meetings Regular Night Changed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 2

Although the Hay Municipal Council on Tuesday rejected a proposal that the meetings be held each third week instead of each fortnight, it…

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British Council Scholarship Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 3

British Council Scholarship for Dominion Graduates for 1943 has been awarded to Miss Marjorie Rouse, dietitian in the industrial division of the…

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Use of Council Chambers Nominal Fee to be Charged

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 January 1944 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council, a motion was carried imposing a fee of 5/- for the use of the Council Chambers by…

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Charge Against a Mayor Dismissed MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 January 1944 · page 2

A charge against the Mayor of Richmond (Cr J. A. Loughnan) of being on licensed premises after hours was reheard and dismissed today by the Richmond court. On…

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Murray Shire Council Swimming Pool Discussion

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 January 1944 · page 1

Cr. T. F. White (president) and Crs. F. Leetham, W. Beer, J. R. McKindlay, W. P. Coppinger and G. T. Bayliss attended a meeting of Murray Shire…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council look place on Monday, the following councillors being present: Cr. A. J. Withers (President), E. H…

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Culcairn Shire Council Activities

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 5

At the last monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, there were present: Crs Allister Ross (president). C. A. Lee. H. Diffey. A. J. [?] J. D. Ritchie. L. C…

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Lord Mayor’s A.C.F. Threat SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 2

If some centres did not contribute to ACF headquarters funds this year be would consider establishing rival centres in their areas, the Lord Mayor…

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Culcairn Council Looks Ahead Bigger Aerodrome Will Be Constructed

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 January 1944 · page 5

Reporting on the proposed Culcairn shire aerodrome, near Henty. Mr Sheppard the engineer, said at the last meeting of Culcairn council he had again investigated the…

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Beechworth Shire Council Affairs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 3

Cr H. B. Sinclair (President) presided at the January meeting of Beechworth Shire Council. Other present were. Crs. J. P. Harper. W. J. Wallace, K. H. Zwar,…

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Producers Are Concerned Resolutions Before Wodonga Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 January 1944 · page 5

Letters were put before the Wodonga Shire Council yesterday from two Victorian Shires and a producers committee asking for support and…

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Corowa Municipal Council Irrigation Proposal Discussed Water for Rutherglen and Sewerage for Wahgunyah Sought by Co-operation with Corowa Council Ansett Airways To Be Approached

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 4

His Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Armour) presided over the monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council on Tuesday night last,…

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