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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 51

Ratepayers Interview Council Lower Tocumwal Road Neglected Assurance of Future Attention

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 18 June 1946 · page 1

A big deputation of ratepayers on Lower Tocumwal road yesterday protested vigorously about years of neglect and urged Murray Council to spend at least half their annual contributions in rates (£863) on the road…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Tuesday week last, the following Councillors being present:— Crs. H. Tuck…

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Berrigan Shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 5

The Shire Health Inspector (Mr C. Platt) reported as follows:— Infectious Diseases.—One case of diphtheria and one case of scarlet fever…

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Berrigan Shire Council Electrical Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 4

The Supervising Electrical Engineer (Mr N. J. Carter), reported as follows: During last month the duties of the electrical staff have been applied to…

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Conargo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Independent · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 6

At monday's meeting of Conargo Council there were present: Cr. L. W. Moore (president), Crs. J. R. Carse, J. H. Patterson. A. C. Bradford, O. McL…

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Reception by Mayor

The Independent · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 1

UTILISATION OF AIR SCHOOL Hon. A. A. Calwell, M.H.R., was welcomed by the Mayor (Ald J. Hynes), and a representative gathering of…

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Want Fair Proportion of Rates Spent Deputation Requests Attention to Road Murray Shire Council will Act

The Independent · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 1

Claiming that ratepayers using the Lower Tocumwal Road in the Murray Shire paid at least £863 per year in rates, a deputation, which waited on councillors at their meeting on Monday, asked that at least half this amount be spent on the development of this road…

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Mayor’s Home Robbed [?]St at Reception Auckland (Nz)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 3

While the Mayor and Mayoress of Auckland were attending a civic welcome to New Zealand’s new Governor or General (General Freybere. [?]…

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Albury Council Approves £11,700 Building

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 5

An £11.700 building to be built by Murray Valley Coaches Pty Ltd. was among those approved by Albury council at its meeting last…

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Tumbarumba Council to Build Houses TUMBARUMBA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 7

Tumbarumba Shire Council has made a definite move with its housing scheme and has decided to build three houses immediately on the corner of…

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To Discuss Cemetery Trust And Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 2

Delegates of the Albury Combined Cemetery Trust are to meet Albury council next week and discuss the future of the cemetery…

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Albury Civic Affairs Council Meeting Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 5

Fortnightly meeting of Albury Municipal Council was held last evening. An apology for non-attendance was received from Aid. A. A. Rogers. All other…

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Drome of Crazing Paddock ? Question At Albury Council Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 2

A few months are Albury Council [?] not to allow [?] more grazing on the town aerodrome, but [?] on attracting air…

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Financial Position Causes Council Concern Rise in Rates Appears Inevitable

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 4

The financial position of the Jerilderie Shire Council in the General, Electricity Trading and Water Supply Funds is causing the…

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Sportsground Remains Closed to Sunday Football Support For Army Request Collapses At Council Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 20 June 1946 · page 5

Application by Col. H. N. Vidgen, CO of 1 BOD, Bandiana, for the use of Albury sportsground on Sundays for military football was discussed at length by the Municipal Council last evening…

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Coreen Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was held on Tuesday last at the Municipal Council Chambers, Corowa, there being present Crs. N.J. Bird (president), K.E. Whitehead, A. Nichols on, A.E. Mitchell, E.B. Bott, T.C. Sanger and T.H…

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Municipal Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 4

Last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council was attended by the Mayor (Ald. J. Hynes) Ald. L. G. Donovan, L. Parrott, J. E. McFaull, C. Schmi[?]…

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Chiltern Shire Affairs

Border Morning Mail · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 6

At the last meeting of Chiltern Shire Council there were present: The President (Cr Dickson), Crs Bell, Martin. Byron, De Piazza, Hawes, Peake,…

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Reports to Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 4

The following are summaries of officers’ reports read at the Municipal Council meeting last night: TOWN CLERK…

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Municipal Council Meeting Aerodrome—improved Rail Services—clerk Re-appointed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 21 June 1946 · page 4

AT its meeting on Tuesday, Hay Municipal Council had before it report on aerodrome improvements needed and passed the information on to the Shire. It was decided to support request for improved train facilities, i.e. better booking arrangements…

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