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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 51

Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 4

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

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Vital Statistics Murray Shire Council Business at Monday's Meeting

The Independent · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 4

For the quarter ended December 31st, 1945, there was a total of 35 births in the town of Deniliquin (201 males and 15 females). This Cr. W. P. Coppinger (president) and Crs. J. R. McKindlay, T. White, W. G. J. Beer and A. R, Cooper attended a meeting of the Murray…

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Hay's Mayor Bans "Body-line" Cricket

The Independent · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 4

Following several complaints of persons participating in a cricket match on the oval on Sunday, 23rd December, being what was…

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Action on Cemetery Council’s Bid to Control

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 5

Albury council decided lost evening to apply to have the town cemetery placed under Its control because of the “deplorable state” into which it had…

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£11,000 Building Proposed Application Before Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

Application had been made by Murray Valley Coaches Pty. Ltd. to erect a motor coach terminal, maintenance workshop and…

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Against Granting More Taxi Licences Albury Operators’ Letter to Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

In a lengthy letter to Albury council, which met last evening, Albury Taxi Operators and Drivers’ Association sought council’s…

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“Duration Cottages” As Permanent Homes Hint Conveyed to Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 17 January 1946 · page 2

“Duration cottages” they were called when they were built in Alma st. by the Commonwealth War Housing Trust for homeless war workers, but the war is over and they are still there. “Walnut shell” Albury people called them, Comment on their…

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Mayor’s Reply to Alderman

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

A reply to an accusation frequently made by Ald S. M. Logan concerning Albury Council’s intentions toward the town cemetery was made by…

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Shire Discussion

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

When the above matter came before the Shire yesterday, the engineer suggested that the A.N.A. should be asked to state the length of…

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Municipal Council Meeting Cricket in Shorts-weir-beach Kiosk

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

AT Tuesday's meeting of the Council, it was made clear that the Council had no objection to cricket being played in shorts—the objection was against cricketers without singlets or shirts, or "only in shorts." Further representations…

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Culcairn Shire Patriotic and War Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

A meeting of the Culcairn Shire Patriotic and War Fund Committee was held at Culcairn on Monday. Delegates present were…

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Agricultural Council To Meet Vital Plans For Post-war Period CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 1

Vital plans for post-war production and marketing will be examined at a meeting of the Australian Agricultural Council on February 7…

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General Rate Increased Municipal Estimates For 1946

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

General rate by Albury municipality has been Increased by [?]d, which will lift council income by about £2500…

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A Mayor To Go To Gaol Convicted on Fraud Charge WASHINGTON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 2

James Curley, Democratic, House of Representatives for Massachusetts, and Mayor of Boston, has been convicted by a district court…

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Persia Sets First Big Problem for the United Nations Organisation to Submit Dispute with Soviet to Security Council London

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 January 1946 · page 1

In existence little more than a week first test for United Nations’ Organisation has come with the decision of Persia to submit her dispute with the Soviet to the Security Council of UNO…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 4

The Council met on 11th January, when there were present. The President (Cr. J. G. Reid, in the chair), Crs. C. F. Campbell, J. W…

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Waradgery Shire Council Lachlan Street Bitumen—saving Schemes—estimates

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 2

THE Waradgery Shire Council at its meeting on Thursday had before it the question of Lachlan Street bitumen resurfacing, when it was stated the municipal portion (side strips) were not now to be resurfaced. It was stated that the…

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Lord Mayor’s Home Robbed SYDNEY,[?]

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 5

While the Lord Mayor (Ald Barley) was supervising the washing down of Sydney Town Hall thieves were busy at his home in New South…

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Taxation Blow for Dubbo Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 2

The Dubbo Municipal Council has been staggered by an assessment from the Commissioner of Taxation for £24,54622. It was complied as…

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Council Meeting Lasts Five Hours Building Improvements Deferred

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 1

Many subjects were brought before the Municipal Council last night, which lasted five hours. Requests for lopping of trees, and complaints about poor water pressure were received from ratepayers…

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