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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 4

Following is the balance of the report of the Murray Shire meeting held on Monday. President of Mathoura Golf club…

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Municipal Council Meeting Foot Crossings—football—outstanding Rates—library

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 2

THE Municipal Council at its meeting on Tuesday, had quite a lively discussion on the subject of foot crossings, on an application by the Riverina Women's Club for permission to construct a wooden crossing, and for Council to do the work…

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Reception by Robeson Banned by Mayor Albany (N.y.)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 April 1947 · page 6

Following the refusal of the Mayor of Peoria, for political and not colorbar reasons to permit the famous negro singer, Paul Robeson, to hold a…

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Mulley to Go North To Ride Slue Legend and Alderman SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 April 1947 · page 6

Jockey A. Mulley will leave Sydney on Wednesday for Brisbane, where he will pilot Blue Legend and Alderman in the main races of the big carnival…

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Windouran Shire Council Engineer’s Report

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 3

At the meeting on Thursday, the following report was presented by the engineer, Mr. E. F. Eberbach, on contract work in hand and maintenance…

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Windouran Shire Council Donates £25 To The Food For Britain Appeal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 29 April 1947 · page 2

At the meeting on Thursday of the Windouran Shire Council on the suggestion of Cr. A. J. Symons, it was unanimously agreed that a donation of £25 be made to the Food for Britain Appeal, and that the amount he remitted through the New South…

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Berrigan Shire Council. Electrical Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 30 April 1947 · page 4

The Supervising Electrical Engineer (Mr N. J. Carter), reported as follows: The following is a brief summary of the work carried out by the Electrical…

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“Give Now to Help Britain” Mayor Stresses Urgency Of Appeal For Food

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

Annonnoing yesterday that it had been decided to continue for an indefinite period the current appeal in Albury for the Food for Britain…

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P. & C. District Council Meeting at Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 1

A meeting of the Sonthern District Council of Parents and Citizens' Associations was held ab Jerilderie on Thursday evening last…

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Runner to Appear Before Athletic Council Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 5

For his failure to fill in a complete entry form for the Stawell Gift D P. Crowe, who was disqualified from the Gift final, is to be called before…

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Back to Work Order Will Be Ignored Forecast by Chairman of Federal Council of A.E.U. Mr. Cranwell Criticises Judge; Conference Desired MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 1

“There is no doubt in my mind as to the attitude that will be adopted by the membership towards the A.C.T.U. instruction to return to work. I think this order will be rejected [?] said Mr. J: J. Cranwell, chairman of the Commonwealth Council of the E.U., late this afternoon after being advised of the A.CT.U. Interstate Executive's decision…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

At the April meeting there were present: Councillors J. C. Boyd (president), C. F. Campbell, J. G.Reid, J. L. Davis and J. B. Dunne…

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Extension to N.S.W. Decision Could Only Be Made By A.E.U. Federal Council SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

No extension of the strike to NSW could be made without live approval of the Commonwealth Council of the AEU, said the secretary of the…

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"40-Hour Week Might Increase Municipal Rates” Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 May 1947 · page 1

One of the effects of a 40-hour week might be an increase in municipal rates as an increase in wages costs could not be effectively offset by mechanisation in municipalities, it was stated in the Full Arbitration Court today during the standard hours case hearing…

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£100 Albury Art Prize Mayor’s Vote Decides Council Contribution

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 7

The [?] vote at the Mayor (Aid. Banton) having decided the Issue, Albury council is to give £75 toward [?] £100 Albury art prize…

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Yarrawonga Shire Affairs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 5

At the last monthly meeting of Yarrawonga Shire Council those present were: Crs J. P. Spriggs (chairman). J. H. A. Pigdon, T. J. Gorman F.T. Lee…

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Wodonga Council Meeting Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 4

A limited amount of business was before Wodonga Shire Council at its meeting yesterday, previous meeting having been held only three weeks…

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Wodonga Council Moves for Bread Wrapping

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 2

Wodonga Shire Council yesterday decided to send to the annual conference of the Municipal Association a motion urging introduction of compulsory…

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“Sport Facilities Inadequate” Applications To Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 6

Need for more sports grounds and facilities on existing grounds loomed large in business before Albury council at Us meeting last evening. Unsatisfactory state of Dean Square public conveniences was another matter raised…

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Kindergarten Appeals for Help Council Opinion Divided

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 6

Albury Free [?] Committee appealed to Albury Council In a letter received at last evening’s meeting to help in the maintenance of the…

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