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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

767 stories in Murray's papers · page 27 of 39

Shire Engineer's Suspension "Not Justified"

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1945 · page 3

Mr. Main, Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department, wo was commissioned by the Government to conduct a public inquiry into the…

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A.P.P.U. Delegates For Regional Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 September 1945 · page 1

At the general meeting of the local branch of the A.P.P.U. on Saturday, Messrs. O. McL. Falkiner and H. Lea were elected to represent the…

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British Cannot Marry Germans Allied Control Council Set Aside LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 September 1945 · page 1

Field-Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery has issued an order staling that members of the British armed forces will not be permitted…

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Berrigan Shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1945 · page 4

This fill ire Health Inspector (Mr C. Platt) reported as follows: — Infections [?],—No infections diseases have been reported since last…

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Decisions by Seven Aldermen Albury Council Met Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 7

Albury Municipal Council meeting last evening was attended by seven alderman only, the deputy-Mayor (Aid Bunton) and Aid…

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“A Death Trap” Alderman Says

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 2

Provision of an entrance ramp at Mungabareena reserve has substituted one worry for another for Albury council. It was constructed to…

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Hume Shire Roads

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 4

Sir.—Of course Mr. Lethbridge knows as well as i his “learned” (to use- his own term) friend. that the Main Roads Act was payed long after S[?]llons 240 and 249 240 and 249 ,…

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Waradgery Shire Council Regional Planning—bridge Proposals Revived

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 4

At its meeting on Thursday, the Waradgery Shire Council decided to revive the questions of the Maude and Corrong Bridges, held up by the war. The president made an explanation on the question of the Regional Planning…

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Items of News Mayor’s Appeal Renewed

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 2

The Mayor (A[?]d D. G. Padman) yesterday renewed his appeal to townspeople to offer a week’s accommodation to 11 British sailors who wish to visit…

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Town Topics Our Mayor Was an Inspiring Leader

The Pastoral Times · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 3

Now that the placid waters of peace have been reached, we have time to glance back and survey with pride the turbulent period through which we…

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Trades and Labor Council Support SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 6

Support for Indonesian people in their struggle for national independence in accordance with the Atlantic Charter was pledged by the NSW Trades…

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Hungarian Government Recognised The Council of Foreign Ministers

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday: Announcements that Russia and America are prepared to recognise the Hungarian Government have brought the…

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Union Leaders Amazed Bunnerong Strikers Refuse Labor Council’s Offer SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 6

Bunnerong power [?] strike, now in its 25th day, gained prominence over all other disputes when the men by a three to one majority,…

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Dr. Evatt’s Criticism Of Council For Foreign Ministers Set-up CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 28 September 1945 · page 6

The Minister for External Affairs (Dr Evatt), In a statement cabled from London for release here today, criticised procedure of the Council…

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Mayor Speaks Confidently

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 September 1945 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. D. G. Padman), who is president of the Murray Valley Development League, yesterday spoke confidently of its prospects. Over…

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Holbrook And Loan Quota Shire President Not Optimistic

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 29 September 1945 · page 6

Holbrook War Loan Committee is [?] the town may not crown is record of [?] success in war loans by [?] its quot[?] of…

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Chiltern Shire Council Business at Special Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 October 1945 · page 3

A special meeting of Children Shire Council was held on Friday September 28 at 2 pm. Cr. Dickson presided over a full attendance of councillors…

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Municipal Main Roads Control to be Handed to Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 October 1945 · page 1

The Hay Municipal Council, by a majority decision, decided to hand control of its highways and also M.R. 514, within the…

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Municipal Council Meeting Town Hall Site—angle Parking—rates on Irrigation Blocks

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 October 1945 · page 2

The question of the disposal of the present town hall site and purchase of a new site was referred by Council to a special committee. Ratepayers in arrears 12 months in rates on irrigation area blocks will in future be proceeded against…

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French Council Elections PARIS

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 October 1945 · page 6

Early results of the second ballots in the French provincial elections (roughly equivalent to English County Council elections indicate a…

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