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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 30 of 51

Municipal Council Meets Position of Housing Commission Dwellings

The Independent · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 6

When a letter was read from the Housing Commission at the Council meeting on Monday night, regarding the resumption of land…

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Future of Plaza Theatre Aldermen Claim Doctor’s Criticism Not Justified

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 7

Letter from Dr. J. Noel Brown on the subject of the Plaza Theatre and published in yesterday’s “Mail” drew comment at Albury…

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Council Favors Abolition of Meat Rationing

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 2

The Deputy Controller of Meat Supplies informed the Albury Council at its meeting last evening that slaughter of beef cattle would not be…

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Roads Through Subdivision Albury Council Policy Stated

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 4

Council policy on road construction on private subdivisions was an issue raised at last evening’s meeting of Albury Council…

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Country People Not Considered Deputation Tells Council

The Independent · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 1

When a deputation of ratepayers waited on the Denlliquin Municipal Council on Monday night, the leader, Cr. J. Fawns, of the Conargo Shire Council, in presenting a petition signed by 85 ratepayers pressing for immediate steps to have the Moonee…

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Damages Sought From Council Claim by Lavington Firm

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 7

A claim for payment of damages and for a public admission of error was made to Albury Council In a letter received at last evening’s meeting…

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Requests to Albury Council Considered at Meeting Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 7

There was a full attendance at Albury Council meeting lost evening, Ald. Logan being again present after a recent illness. Finance sub-committee of the Albury…

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Council and Broadcasting Do Not Want Snake Gully Show

The Independent · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 1

Council did not take kindly to a suggestion put forward by the Methodist Men's Brotherhood that council meetings be broadcast by 2 QN. It was discussed on Monday night, when the Mayor (Ald. J. Hynes) was in the chair. His final remarks on…

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More Homes for Albury Plans for 11 Before Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 4

Plans for 11 homes were submitted to Albury Council last evening. Estimated costs totalled £11,344. Only two of them will be built in brick,…

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Municipal Officers Reports Submitted Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 August 1946 · page 7

Following are extracts from reports by municipal officers to Albury council at its meting last evening: Curator (Mr Bennett): I interviewed…

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Municipal Council Meeting Mayor's Absence—sewer Stations—aerial Stopping Place

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 4

AT Tuesday's meeting of the Council it was again reported that the Mayor had left the town for further medical treatment, and Ald. McKinney is acting in his absence. The Council dealt with, the matter of hall (reported elsewhere), and also…

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Murrumbidgee Shire July Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 2

At the July meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire there were present: The President (Cr. J. G. Reid), Crs. C. F. Campbell, J. G. Boyd, J. L…

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Reports of Council Offices

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 4

The following report[?]fficers were submitted at Monday night’s meetings of the Municipal Council: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER…

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Security Council Disagreement New York

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 2

Australian Associated Press states that disquiet that permanent members of the Security Council are unable to agree among themselves on many…

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The Hall Question Council Discusses, Public Meeting Decisions

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of the Council, the Mayor submitted the following minute: "I got into communication with…

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Albury Will Help Clothing Appeal Mayor To Take Action

Border Morning Mail · Monday 5 August 1946 · page 1

Albury will co-operate in the appeal by UNRRA for clothes for the millions of destitute persons in Europe and Asia, and the Mayor…

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Met Albury’s War-time Mayor

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 1

The Duke and Duchess chatted with Albury’s war-time Mayor (Ald. Padman) at the reception. As they stepped from their plane Their Royal Highness were welcomed by the Mayor (Ald. Burnton)…

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Royal Couple with Mayor and Mayoress

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 8

At all functions yesterday at Albury the Duke Duchess of Gloucester were warmly welcomed by large crowds. Accompanied by the Mayor (Ald Bunton) they are seen inspecting members of the various…

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Advisory Council For Northern Territory CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 August 1946 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr Chifley) announced today that Cabinet had decided to set up an Advisory Council for the Northern…

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Local and General Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1946 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council will be held on Saturday morning next, 10th inst…

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