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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

894 stories in Murray's papers · page 41 of 45

Correspondence [The views expressed by correspondents under this heading are not necessarily the views of this paper. —Ed. "H.o."] Council Saleyards (To the Editor.)

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

Dear Sir,—For the purpose of bringing before the public generally, and particularly before people who seek to air their views or grievances…

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Wakool Shire Council

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 3

An Ordinary meeting of the above was held on 14th ult, when the following Councillors were in attendance: A. Varcoe-Cocks (President, in the…

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Albury Beef Quota Mystery Is Alderman Logan’s Solution Correct ?

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 2

It had been hoped that all controversial subjects bearing on the Albury Municipal Election could have been dropped on this the polling day, but a matter brought up by Ald. Logan at his meeting on Thursday evening and reported in yesterday’s issue, should have attention, in fairness to all…

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Lorries and Vans in Road (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 3

Lorries, vans and heavy vehicles generally are figuring prominently in the road accidents statistics, particularly in country areas. This is not to be…

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Municipal Elections To the Editor

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 4

Sir,—Verily Sir, but Mr. Purton hath a keen, and ready ear for idle rumors. For his Pearl Harbor like attack on…

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To-day’s Municipal Elections 8700 People Can Vote Keen Interest Is Aroused

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 December 1944 · page 2

Albury people have from 8 o’clock this morning till 8 o’clock to-night to cast their votes for the nine municipal candidates they prefer. There are 22 candidates, including eight retiring aldermen, which is thought to be…

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Saturday’s Municipal Ami Shire Election Results; Several Surprises Old Council Sweeps Poll in Albury Ex-Soldier Replaces Retiring Digger Mayor Returned at Head of List

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 4

Pre-poll interest in Albury's municipal election on Saturday was not sustained as the opportunity arrived for citizens to make some changes that were freely anticipated. The poll was slightly below that of 1941, when less than 40 per cent, of the people voted…

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Mayor’s Message to Albury

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 4

“I have been so accustomed to paying tribute to the public service of those of my fellow Australians whose efforts have impressed me,” said Aid…

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Only One Contest In Urana Shire

Border Morning Mail · Monday 4 December 1944 · page 4

There was an election in only one riding of Urana Shire. C Riding, for which there were 7 candidates. Public interest was very keen. The Shire…

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L. G. Elections Two New Aldermen Mr. Matthews Defeated

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

The triennial local government election on Saturday brought about the defeat of 13-times-Mayor Mr. E. T. Matthews and his former colleague Mr. Stan Peers in East Ward of Deniliquin Municipality. Messrs. Parrott and Schmidt take their places as new…

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Municipal Elections Labor Council for Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

Voting at the election of nine aldermen for the Municipality of Hay on Saturday, was by no means a heavy poll. Out of an enrolment of…

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Helped at Shire Election

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 4

MRS OTTO SEVERIN, of Albury, who organised Lavington on behalf of Mr A. C. Severin, of Brocklesby, a candidate at Hume Shire elections on Saturday…

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Sydney’s New Lord Mayor Mr. W. J. Bradley, K.C., Named SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 5

The new council is expected to meet tomorrow week when it is predicted that Mr W. J. Bradley, KC, will be elected Lord Mayor…

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Soil Erosion to Be Discussed by Agricultural Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 1

The House of Representatives was told by the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, Mr. Scully, that the problem of soil erosion is to be…

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The Council Elections (To the Editor of the "Riverine Grazier.")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

Sir,—Permit me space in your valuable paper to return my sincere thanks to my supporters at the Hay Municipal Council elections on…

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Original Correspondence Municipal Finances (To the Editor of the "Riverine Grazier")

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 December 1944 · page 2

Sir,—Whenever any work is mentioned in Hay there is a cry of "no funds." but it is time that the ratepayers were fully informed of the…

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Coreen Shire Council Kilnyana Gravel

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 5

At a special meeting of the Coreen Shire Council, the Clerk reported that he had received u letter from Berrigan Shire Council regarding Council’s…

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Lorries and Vans in Road Accidents. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 6 December 1944 · page 4

Lorries, [?] and heavy vehicles generally are figuring prominently in the roads accidents statistics, particulary in country areas. This is not to…

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New Council Meets Business Before Aldermen

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 2

First meeting of the newly-elected Albury Municipal Council was held last evening, when the Mayor (Aid Padman) welcomed Aid Heath (the only new…

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Again Mayor Unanimous Choice Of Aid. Padman

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 December 1944 · page 2

By the unanimous nomination of the other eight aldermen, Ald D. C. Padman was elected Mayor of Albury for the 7th [?] terms last evening. Ald…

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