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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,019 stories in Murray's papers · page 45 of 51

Albury Council May Become Owner of an Hotel Prospects Of Running One Are To Be Investigated

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 1

Albury Council decided last evening, on the suggestion of the town clerk (Mr Collings) to investigate the prospects of running a hotel to raise money for public works. (Provision for such activity by councils was among the recently added powers given local government.) Aid. Padman said that knowing something of community hotels in South…

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Municipal Officers’ Reports

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 6

Municipal officers reported to Albury council last evening matters dealt with in their departments. Points of interest were:—…

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Murray Shire Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 2

This is the balance of the Murray Shire Council meeting report, which was held over from our Tuesday’s issue. NOXIOUS WEEDS. Mr. C. Borella, Noxious Weeds…

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Conargo Shire Council Deputation Received From Bush Fire Brigade

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 8

At yesterday’s meeting of the Conargo Shire Council a deputation was received from the Blighty Bush Fire Brigade, Messrs. D. Henderson and F. Gibbings, to discuss equipment. The delegates met the Council after the luncheon adjournment…

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Water Supplies for Showgroud Municipal Council Will Help

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 4

CONTINGENT on the Council being able to acquire the Military water installation at Hay, the Council will assist the trustees of the Hay Showground, Racecourse and Recreation Reserve in protecting the lawns, shrubs and trees on the…

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Saturday Closing Shire Not to Vote

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 2

Waradgery Shire residents will not get a vote on the half-holiday question, according to the following letter received…

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CORRESPONDENCE (To the Editor) Lord Mayor's Seaside Camp

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 3

Sir.--I understand that the parents of children who are going to the Lord Mayor's seaside, camp this year are under an incorrect impression…

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Albury Road Safety Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 6

Animal meeting of AI bury branch of the Road Safety Council was rushed through last evening In order those attending could be…

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Municipal Council Meeting Athenaeum Site — Low Level Weir—british Australian Development—cow Park

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 5

THE Council at its meeting on Tuesday, heard reports of the meeting of the Council representatives with the Athenaeum Trustees and District Surveyor over the Council Chambers site, and with the District Engineer and other local bodies in…

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What's in a Name Proposals for New Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 2

"'What's in a name, she says, And then she sighs, and clasps er little ands 'A Rose, she says, Be any other…

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Culcairn Shire's Request For Bulk Electricity Merely Received

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 1

The Southern Riverina County Council, at its meeting in Wagga on Tuesday, dealing with a request from Culcairn Shire Council, that every…

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Hay Aerodrome Shire to Co-operate in Joint Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council it was decided to co-operate with the Hay Municipal Council…

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Coreen Shire Council Savernake School Children Attend Meeting Decision on School Bus Service Financing of Bush Fire Equipment Presentation to Miss F. PERRY

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council on Monday last there was quite a long discussion on the establishing of bus service to bring country school children to Corowa Intermediate High School. Three routes were mentioned, to service districts…

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Actors’ Equity Endorses Council's Action SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 4

General meeting of the Actors’ Equity tonight endorsed the action of the Actors’ Equity Council in banning contracts with Ealing Studios, Columbia…

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The Hay Hospital Shire Co-operating in Asking for Minister's Visit

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 2

The Waradgery Shire Council at its meeting yesterday decided to co-operate with the Hay Municipal Council in asking for a…

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Swimming Facilities Council Improvements Club to be Re-formed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1946 · page 5

The Hay Municipal Council has decided to make some improvements to local swimming beaches—Alma and…

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Successful Council Candidates

Border Morning Mail · Monday 25 November 1946 · page 2

Hubert Vincent Casey, a Wagga postal official, and Robert James Harris, a Wagga High School teacher, were elected to fill two vacancies on the…

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Murray Shire Council Engineer’s Report

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 7

The engineer (D. Shields) reported as follows:— Deniliquin - Jerilderie Road.—Contractor Hanrahan commenced his…

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Hospital Xmas Cheer. Mayor’s “Bob-in” Appeal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 1

“At this time of the year, as our thoughts turn to Christmas, we should not lose sight of our sick, and those tending the sick, who may not…

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Condition of Grounds Petition To Council Suggested

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 November 1946 · page 6

Petition to council was suggested yesterday by Mr. c. J. Nolan, vice-president of the A and W. Association, following comment in the “Mail” on…

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