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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

767 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 39

Control of Rabbits and Noxious Weeds on Shire Roads

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 3

At the last meeting of Berrigen Shire Councile, Cr. Coldwell said he thought the Victorian method of controlling rabbits and noxious weeds on…

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Wagga's Inclusion in County Council Protest Against Representation

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 3

Practically every councillor spoke in support of a motion submitted by Cr. A. R. Townsend, of Urana, to the monthly meeting of the…

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Affairs in Culcairn Shire Meeting of Councillors Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council yesterday, there were present: Crs C. A. Lee (President). A. J. Kendall, Alleles Ross. J. 11. Balfour, C. Tweddle. J. D…

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School Children See Council at Work

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 March 1945 · page 1

In Charge of their teacher, Mr. S Clutterbuck, 15 school girls and boys attended Deniliquin Council meeting last night to listen to and watch the…

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Shire Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 2

The next meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council will be held on Saturday morning next, l0th inst…

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Wodonga Shire Affairs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 March 1945 · page 5

Wodonga councillors yesterday discussed the Idea of planting trees alone roads lanes within the shire with a view to beautification. Matter came up when…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting Held at Culcaira on

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the culcairn Shire Council was held on Monday in the Council Chambers at, calcairn. When present were…

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Reports to Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 4

Summaries of the reports of officers to Deniliquin Council on Monday night are given below: TOWN CLERK…

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Conargo Council Yesterday’s Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 3

Cr. L. Moore (president) and Crs. J. S. Fawns, J. H. Patterson, A. C. Bradford attended Conargo Shire Council meeting yesterday…

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Town Clerk’s Report On Municipal Activities

The Pastoral Times · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

Every phase of Deniliquin Council’s activities for the past year was briefly summarised in the annual report by the town clerk (Mr. A. J. Chant) which was tabled at Monday night’s meeting. The report is too to be…

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Thurgoona’s Water Request Hume Council’s Decision

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 6

At its meeting [?] Hume shire Council [?] [?] that a [?] be held in Albury to [?] possibility of…

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Water for Lavington Stir at Hume Council Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 March 1945 · page 6

Allegations that Cr. J. A. Webb was “short-circulating” the council and attempting to go direct to the Minister with his scheme, were made by Cr. G. A. Bell…

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Hume Shire Affairs Business Before Council Loss

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 March 1945 · page 6

At Friday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council, Walla Bush Fire Brigade advised that Constable W. C. Head had been appointed captain and Mr C. S. Munro…

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Murray Shire Council Complaint to Minister for Education Attitude Contrary To Federal Spirit

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 2

Murray Shire Council yesterday decided to complain about the minister for Education’s attitude in refusing to pay for transport of school children to Victorian technical schools as being “contrary to the Federal spirit that should exist” : also to inform him there…

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Mayor Replies to Critics of M.V. Development League “Have Not Adequate Grasp of What Is Going On”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 March 1945 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald D. G. Padman) said yesterday that the Murray Valley Development League was being criticised by people who did not have an adequate grasp of what was going on. He pointed out that he had urged…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Monday, the following Councillors being present:— Crs. G. P. [?]. (President),…

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Home Shire Council and Water Schemes

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 5

Sir,—I read with dismay your report of the Hume Shire Council’s meeting on Friday [?], in respect to “water schemes.” Councillors seem to be almost of one mind…

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Lord Mayor’s Alleged Remark Politicians Press for Action Against Him. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 March 1945 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly today Mr Greig (Lab. Drummoyne) suggested that the Lord Mayor (Aid Neville Harding) should be removed…

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Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council was held on Saturday morning last. Present:—Crs. E. D. Ryan (ch.), J. H…

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