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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Title Now “Albury City Council”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

At last night’s meeting it was decided that the council adopt the title of “Albury City Council” for official use on stationary, plane, documents,…

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City Council; First Open Meeting for Month

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 5

All aldermen were present at the first open meeting of the Albury City Council last evening for the year, and the first open meeting…

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Two Cows Electrocuted Officers’ Reports to Albury City Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 4

Two cows were electrocuted when, power lines on Howlong road were struck by a large Limb from a tree during a storm…

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Albury Council to Oppose Police Ban on Road Races

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

Support for opposition to the ban which the Police Commissioner of N.S.W. proposed to put on all motor racing in the State, irrespective of…

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Council and Community Hotel “Profits Would Help Lighten Rate Borden”

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 5

“I do not know the extent of the rate burden which the community can stand,” said the town clerk (Mr Colllngs) at last night's meeting of…

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General Rate Up ¾D. in £1 Decision by Albury Council Last Night

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 2

Albury council meeting last evening adopted a recommendation from Works Committee for an increase in the general rate of [?]d. in the £1…

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Albury Council Cited As Respondent in Union’s Wage Claim Move to Exclude NSW Bodies

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 January 1947 · page 5

Local Government Association is to object to inclusion of any council in NSW coming within the scope of Federal award sought by Building…

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How Aldermen Viewed Parking Question

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 4

Sharply, conflicting opinions were expressed on the question of parking at Albury when the City Council debated a recommendation from…

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Hay Municipal Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 4

There were present: Aldermen J. P. Flood (Mayor), McKinney, Morgan, McCormack, Hyde, Farrell and Gore…

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London’s Mayor and the Children

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

Sir Bracewell Smith, Lord Mayor of London, with the Lady Mayoress, receiving some of their young guests at the children’s fancy dress party Riven at the Mansion House, London…

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Deniliquin Licences Granted By Municipal Council Milk Vendors Only

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 4

Licences were granted for the following milk vendors at the Wednesday night meeting of the Municipal Council: F. B. J. Bishop (67 Cressy Street),…

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Municipal Council Meeting Petition From 32 Residents: Box Street Not to Be Closed

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

At the Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday night a petition from 32 residents was received, objecting to the closing of Box Street, North Deniliquin, which was applied for by Magner and Wise at a previous Council meeting…

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Corowa Municipal Council Transport Favoured for Children Attending "All" Schools Band Committee to Be Revived

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 4

There were present at the monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council on Tuesday night last, January 14, 1947, His Worship the Mayor (Aid. Geo. Eberie), Aldermen W. Maclean, T. C. Morris (Deputy Mayor), A. T. Gray, J. M. Chisholm, W. M. Johnson, J. H…

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Swimming Pool Seriously Considered (Continuation of Council Meeting Report)

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 1

From hon. secretary, Corowa and District Progress Association, forwarding information and particulars received from Mr. E. T. M. Stevens,…

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Aru Seeks Intervention Appeal to Trades Hall Council MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 17 January 1947 · page 2

Victorian Railways Union officials have asked the Trades Hall Council to call a special meeting of the Disputes Committee, to discuss the summonses…

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Waradgery Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council was held on Thursday, there being present: Councillors R. S. T. Matthews, Ronald…

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Alderman Will Seek Mr. McKELL’S Seat Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 3

A member of the Sydney City Council. Ald. Dan Minogue, said today that if the Premier (Mr. McKell) resigned his Redfern seat to become…

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Culcairn Shire Affairs Meeting of Councillors

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 January 1947 · page 3

At the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council yesterday there were present ; Crs. Allsier Ross, J. D. Ritchie, A. J. Kend[?]ll, W. W. Ruth, J. C. Tweddle, D…

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Berrigan Shire Council Shire Clerk’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1947 · page 3

The Shire Clerk (Mr W. H. Bodgers), reported as follows:— Staff Matters.—Mr A. Gilson resigned from the position of grader…

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Berrigan shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1947 · page 4

The Shire Health Inspector (Mr C. Platt) reported as follows:— Public Health Act 1915-21.—The half yearly report for the period ending…

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