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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 34 of 51

25 Years’ Service To Holbrook Shire Cr. John Ross Congratulated Cr. John Ross

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 4

President of Holbrook Shire Council (Cr. John Ross) will complete 25 years in local government this month…

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Council Housing Scheme for Holbrook Move by Cr. Carnegie Defeated

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 4

Holbrook Shire Council yesterday turned down a proposal by Cr D. Carnegie that application be made to borrow £14.000 so that council could…

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Sewerage for Holbrook Would Cost £52,000 Officers’ Reports And Other Business Before Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 7

At a meeting of the Holbrook Shire Council yesterday the President (Cr John Ross) presided. Others who attended were: Crs [?]. C. Bowler, J. Roy Ross D. Carnegle, J. F. Nyhah, C. W. Vincent, Colln McLaurin and J. Woodhouse…

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£109,000 Works Programme Approved Albury Council’s Decision Last Evening £19,000 Involved In Civic Centre Plan

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 2

Albury Municipal Council at a special meeting last evening approved of a £109,000 works programme to be financed by loans. Biggest Item was the remodelling of the sewage treatment works…

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Council Officers’ Reports

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 5

The following reports by officers were adopted at the Albury Municipal Council meeting last night:— CURATOR.— With the exception of…

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Building Plans Approved by Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 7

Plans for buildings, including eight residences, to a total value of approximately £10,360, were approved by Albury Council at its meeting last night…

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Australian Country Party Meeting of Corowa Electorate Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 3

A meeting of the Corowa Electorate Council of the A.C.P. was held at Balldale on Wednesday of last week to consider nominations…

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Albury Civic Affairs Business at Council Meeting Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 7

Ald. J. F. Jelbart was the only absentee at last night’s meeting of the Albury Council. Mr. J. Hannebery applied for…

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Albury’s Verandahs To Stay Motion Defeated at Council Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 4

Removal of all obstructions in the nature of verandah posts. supporting awnings and [?] on Verandah within the Municipally value…

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Albury May Get Air Service Intimation to Council Last Evening

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 4

At last night’s meeting of the Albury Council, Department of Civil Aviation advised that permission had been given to Ansett Airways Ltd…

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Sports Ground Dates Clash Applications by Football Clubs Before Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 8

Clash of dates in applications by various football clubs in Albury for the use of the snorts ground provided interesting discussion at last night’s meeting of the…

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Municipal Council Meeting Drill Hall—common Stock Route—photograph—tenders

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 4

AT its meeting on Tuesday, the Hay Municipal Council decided to offer £1 a week for the lease of the Drill Hall. The diversion of travelling stock easterly on the common, at the request of the P.P. Board, will be permitted…

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The Regional Library Waradgery Shire Report

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 1

The Waradgery shire clerk, Mr. Carter, reported to his Council in connection with the regional library now being formed:—…

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Council Elections in Russian Zone DRESDEN

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1946 · page 1

Progress results in the Saxony local council elections—the first to be held in the Russian occupied zone—are: Russian sponsored Socialist Union Party, 205.[?]:…

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Mayor Presents Sash

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 4 September 1946 · page 7

The Mayor (Ald. Bunton) presenting Tom Glazebrook, winner of the Riverina Cycle Championship with sash, trophy and cheque. Tom completed the 102 miles course, which started from Wagga, and finished at Marsh Helm’s, Dean St., in 5 hours, 34 mins. 35 3-5 sees, (fastest time)…

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Aldermen Reverse Decision Housing Loan to go Through No Guarantee From Council Officers'

The Independent · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council held on Monday night, to discuss the provision of housing for council's officers, the aldermen reversed their decision made at a recent meeting and an application for a loan of £6000 for the construction of…

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Wodonga Shire Affairs Cr Pollard Re-elected President

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 3

Cr Pollard was re-elected President of the Wodonga Shire at a meeting of councillors yesterday. His deputy will be Cr Ferry…

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Improving Sale Yards Wodonga Council’s Decision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 5 September 1946 · page 5

In a report to the Wodonga Shire Council yesterday, the engineer (Mr Martin) said the sale yards were inspected with the object o f…

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Shire Meeting

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council will be held on Monday, September 9…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 September 1946 · page 1

At the August meeting of the Council there were present: Crs. J. G. Reid (president), C. F. Campbell, J. W. McBratney, J. C. Boyd, J. L. Davis, and J. B. Dunne…

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