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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 51

Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 4

The Shire Health Inspector (Mr C. Platt) reported as follows:— Infectious Diseases.—The whole Shire has been free of infectious…

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Berrigan Shire Council Correspondence

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 3

From Under Secretary, Department of Lands, advising that resumption of Special Lease 1984/20, of 45¾ acres, Portion 25 Parish Languaya, has been…

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Berrigan Shire Council Shire Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 5

The Shire Engineer (Mr J. M’Laren) reported as follows;— M.R, 1220,—Gravel and asphalt surface have been removed from the deck…

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Shire Ridings. Alteration Not Favored

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 3

The question of having the towns of Finley and Tocumwal in separate ridings came up for discussion at the last meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council,…

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Albury Red Cross To Help U.N.R.R.A. Mayor’s Clothing Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 6

To help the Mayor’s clothing appeal on behalf of UNRRA, Albury Red Cross members decided at the meeting yesterday to bold a special…

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Deniliquin-Barham Road Discussed By Murray Shire Council

The Independent · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Murray Shire Council on Monday, presided over by Cr W. P. Coppinger, a lengthy discussion took place on the Deniliquin-Barham road which ended in a motion being moved that the Government be asked to proclaim It a main road…

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Aldermen Ashamed of Streets Feel Like Resigning Municipal Engineer "Under Fire"

The Independent · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 1

At the meeting of aldermen of the Denillquin Municipal Council on Monday night, the engineer (Mr I. Taylor) was fired with questions, and one alderman declared he was neglecting the West Ward. So ashamed of the streets were Aids. Donovan, Campbell and, Perrin and…

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Council Finances

The Independent · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 1

Ald Edwards moved at the Council meeting on Monday night that the Council's finances be thoroughly discussed, in committee, at the next Council…

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Decision on Newcastle Trip Today Alderman and Nepean River SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 8

Owner Jack Mandel will make up his mind whether Alderman and Nepean River with start in the [?] Handicap [?] August 21) and Newcastle Cup…

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Municipality of Deniliquin Works Foreman

The Independent · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 4

APPLICATIONS addressed to the undersigned, will be received until 12 noon on Monday 9th September, 1946, for the portion of Works…

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Carrathool Shire Council August Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 4

THE Council met on Tuesday, and dealt with a long programme of business. The matters of more general interest are dealt with hereunder. Report on long discussions on road works will appear in an early issue…

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Coreen Shire Council £1000 War Bond for Roadworks

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 4

Consideration of the proposal to supply electricity to areas in the eastern portion of Coreen Shire occupied Coreen Shire Councilors all last Monday, when the matter was discussed in committee. The general monthly meeting commenced at 2 o'clock, when there was a…

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Two New Councillors Result of Towong Shire Election

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 7

Two new councillors have been elected to Towong Shire Council. Retiring councillors were opposed in only two cases, and in each was…

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Water Supply Schemes Before Carrathool Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 2

At its meeting on Monday, the Carrathool Shire, had before it several matters in relation to water supply schemes for…

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District Power And Water Discussions By County Council

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 7

Much of the time of the Southern Riverina County Council meeting, held at Wagga on Tuesday, was taken up with rural…

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Loan Council’s Allocation No-confidence Motion Possible MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 23 August 1946 · page 2

So incensed is the Leader of the State Parliamentary Liberal Party (Mr. Hollway) with the Loan Council allocation that he intends to move a…

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Art Prize Will Put Albury On Map Council and Cema to Equally Contribute

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 24 August 1946 · page 5

Annual art prise to be given by Albury Council and CEMA will be more valuable than any in Australia except the Archibald prize. This was…

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Municipal Council Reports of Officials

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 3

The following reports of officers were submitted at Monday night’s meeting of the Municipal Council: TOWN CLERK…

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Cr. Connolly Re-elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 5

By the [?] vale of both Labor and non-Labor sections of the City Council this morning, Cr [?] Connolly was elected Lord [?] of Melbourne for a…

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The Great Road Problem Carrathool Council Discussions

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 27 August 1946 · page 4

THE big problem facing the Carrathool Shire remains that of maintaining and improving the roads in the huge area covered by the Council. Last Monday's meeting had before it the matter of road improvements and the plant necessary…

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