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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

894 stories in Murray's papers · page 40 of 45

Carrathool Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

The following items of general interest from the November meeting of the Concil are abridged from the "Area News":—…

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End of Term Carrathool Shire Council Cr. Killen's Remarks

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 1

The President (Cr. Killen) said at the November meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council that as it was the last one of the term he wished…

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Hume Shire ELECTlONS Has Progressive Outlook Mr. Fred C. Griffith

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

Mr Fred C. Griffith (above), a member of one of the pioneering families of the district, has nominated for the Hume Shire Council…

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Council Elections (To the Editor or the "Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 1

Sir,—Having been nominated to contest the election to be held this week-end, I would like, with your permission, to place some of my…

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L.G. Clerks as Candidates For Municipal Honours

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 1

A Sydney paper publishes the following paragraph: Erskineville Town Clerk, Frank O'Grady is seeking aldermanie…

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Albury Municipal Elections Mr. Stivens’ Policy Young and Progressive Campaigner

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 28 November 1944 · page 2

Since he came to Albury in 1940, Mr. Harold W. Stivens, an Albury municipal election candidate, has interested himself in many solvilles…

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Water Is the Burning Question at Lavington Views of Hume Shire Council Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 5

Seven prospective councillors for [?] “B” riding seats on Hume Shire Council addressed an audience of more than 50 ratepayers at Lavington last evening. Some had their policies definitely defined, while others more or less agreed that certain things should be done…

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Three Progressive Candidates for Municipal Elections High School Teacher

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 November 1944 · page 2

Since coming to Albury three years ago to the staff of the Albury High School, Mr F. R. Starling (also a Progressive candidate), has been…

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They Seek Election As Aldermen on

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 2

Below is published a further summary of the policies and personal sketches of candidates who are seeking election as aldermen at the municipal elections at Albury on Saturday:— A Returned Soldier…

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Shire Election Saturday Next

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 3

The election for "D" Riding in the Jerilderie Shire will be held on Saturday next, 2nd December, the two candidates for civic honours…

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A Proud War Effort Holbrook Shire; President’s Report

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 November 1944 · page 5

Those present at the final meeting of this triennial period of the Holbrook Shire Council were: Crs J. F. Nyhan (president), J. C. Bowler, John R[?], J…

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Carrathool Shire Council November Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 1

Items of general interest at the November meeting of the Council, reported in the "Area News" were as follows:—…

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Hope To Become Aldermen

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 6

Below are some of the 22 Albury. residents who will, face municipal electors tomorrow, what they hope to accomplish if elected, and brief sketches of their careen. What Mr. Fox Stands For…

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Alderman B. H. R. (Harry) Lambert

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 6

Prior to becoming an alderman. Mr H. B. R. (Harry) Lambert was president of the South Albury Progress Association. to which body he proved…

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Hume Shire Candidate

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 6

Cr Ben Bromfield (above), Hume Shire A riding, has been in the council for three years. A son of the late Mr and Mrs H. B. Bromfield…

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Holbrook Shire Officers’ Reports

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

At the lost meeting of Holbrook Shire Council the shire clerk reported:— Triennial Election: As more candidates have own nominated for all ridings than…

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Triennial Elections Shire and Urban Committee

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 5

The triennial elections for shire councillors and committeemen of the Urban Area of Henty will take place tomorrow, Saturday,…

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Mayor’s “Bob-in”fund Christmas Cheer for Hospital

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen.— At this time of the year, as our thoughts turn to Christmas, we should not lose sight of our sick, and…

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Mayoral Ball Last Night 18 Debs Presented To Mayor and Mayoress

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 4

Eighteen debutantes were presented to the Mayor and Mayorees of Albury (Ald and Mrs D. G. Padman) last night at the Mayoral and Citizens’ Ball…

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Beef Quotas Nothing To Do With Council Aid. Logan In Dean Square Last Night Quotes Minute on Civic Square Proposal

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 December 1944 · page 6

A defence of the committee system, a declaration that the allocation of beef quotes had nothing to do with the council a condemnation of the plan…

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