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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 51

New Persian Prime Minister Will Make Direct Approach to Russia Dispute with Soviet May Not Go to Security Council But Delegation In London Makes Serious Charges. LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 January 1946 · page 1

Gravam Sultaneh, who has been chosen as die new Prime Minister of Persia, announced immediately after his appointment, “I hope to take up the matter of Persia’s request to the Security Council of the United Nations’ Organisation tonight, and to enter into direct negotiations with Russia immediately after His Majesty ‘confirms ‘my…

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Carrathool Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

There were present: Crs. Killen (president), Barry, Munro, Parker, Wilson, Peters, Varcoe, and Chapman, being the full Council…

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Testimonial to Ex-mayor and Mayoress Subscription Lists Now Open

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

Decision to recognise the services of Ald. D. G. Padman as war-time Mayor and Chief Warden, and of the work of Mrs…

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Iranian Dispute Before Security Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday: The Persian delegate, Taquizaed, told the Security Council that it would have been easy for an Iranian Army to restore…

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Many Ex-Soldiers May Be Unemoloyed Former Mayor’s Fears SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

Unless a national programme of rural development was introduced Immediately, there would be a concentration of unemployed…

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Proposed Swimming Pool Crowded Public Meeting in Favor Council asked to Proceed with Plans

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

That the consensus of opinion is in favour of a swimming pool for Corowa was demonstrated by the large attendance at the meeting at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening last. The meeting was called at the request of the Corowa progress…

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First Big Test UNO Security Council LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 January 1946 · page 3

The Unit test of the vital section of the United Nations Charier, providing for the peaceful settlement of International dispatches, opened…

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Mayor's Tribute

The Independent · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald J. Hynes) said he felt very proud to have the pleasure of addressing those present at such a fine gathering on a hot afternoon…

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Electricity for Most of Hume Shire Albury Council’s Important Decision

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 4

Albury Council last evening approved a scheme submitted by the electrical engineer (Mr. L. Ferris) to supply electricity throughout most of the Hume Shire, and expressed willingness to borrow £23,000 to carry…

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Aldermen Discuss Football Codes Use of Sportsground is Issue

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 5

Opinion was [?]ply divided at Albury Council meeting last evening on the comparative [?] of Rugby and Australian Rules football…

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Big Volume of Civic Business Albury Aldermen’s Decisions

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 5

Meeting of Albury council last evening was attended by in the aldermen, and a large volume of business was [?]all with at a three hours’ stiting…

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Alderman’s Lone Stand Proposed Cheaper Water For Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 5

Aid A. A. Rogers was without supporters at Albury Council meeting last evening when he sought to have the Albury excess water charges…

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RECOMMENDATIONS Adopted by Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 4

The following Works Committee [?] commendations were adopted by A[?] Council at its meeting lost evening:—…

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Alleges Damage To Garbage Cans Complaint to Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 4

“I desire to bring under your notice the wanton damage done to garbage cans by your garbage contractor,” wrote Mr T. McDougall,…

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Plumbers Waiting On Council Full Teams Ready Sewerage Installation

The Independent · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

Apropos to the discussion at the recent Deniliquin Council. meeting, and reported in the Independent, regarding the alleged Inability of Deniliquin's two licensed plumbers, Messrs. R. A. Gordon and Reg. Gillesple to cope with the work of connecting…

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Municipal Band Commiitee Resignation of Bandmaster

The Independent · Thursday 31 January 1946 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. Jas. Hynes), occupied the chair at the meeting of the Deniliquin Municipal Band Committee, at the Town Hall on Tuesday…

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Municipal Council Meeting New Pump Motor—weir—tenancy of Cottage

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 4

IT was reported at Tuesday's meeting of the Hay Municipal Council that new motor and switchgear for the main water pump had now been installed. Although unable to come to Hay at present, the Minister for Works has informed…

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Windouran Shire Small Amount of Arrears

The Pastoral Times · Friday 1 February 1946 · page 1

The clerk (Mr. Salter) reported to Windourar Council yesterday that arrears of rates were only £134/6/9, plus interest £33/1/5. Council authorised…

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Greek Situation Debate in Security Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 2

LONDON, Monday: In his opening address on the Greek situation, the Russian delegate, Vyshinsky, who earlier accused the British Foreign…

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Agricultural Council to Meet Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 4

Agenda for the Agricultural Council meeting on Thursday and Friday comprises consideration of the following industries: Wheat, potatoes,…

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