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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Air Service for Deniliquin Council Pushes For Permit

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 6

At Wednesday night’s meeting of the Municipal Council, the town clerk (Mr. A. J. Chant) reported that an official of A.N.A. Airways had…

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Corowa Show Society Meetings of Council Clash with O. & M. Grand Final Appointment of Judges and Stewards

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the council of the Corowa P. A. & H. Society at Fraser's office on Tuesday, Mr. P. Allen presided at others present were Mesers. F. Sammons, A. Clifton, J. Tyrrell D. Salmon, G. Way, M. O'Brien, D. Fraser, J. Nolan, T. Clifton, D…

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Greek Problem Sharply Divides East And West Grave Dangers Seen in Present Conflict Deep Cleavage At Security Council Meeting LONDON

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 1

While the “Daily Telegraph” correspondent in Athens says that the immediate threat of the guerrillas has been overcome, other sources claim that the action near the Albanian frontier is swiftly reaching the…

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Australia Experiencing an Excellent Season Round-Up By Graziers’ Council MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 3

A round-up by the Graziers’ Federal Council of Australia indicates that most of the Commonwealth is experiencing an excellent season Conditions in the States are summarised as follow:— New South WALES —The month…

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Windouran Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 2

The balance of the report of Windouran Shire Council meeting, which was held over from Friday’s issue appears below…

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Country Women's Association Council Meeting at Narandera

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 3

Five members of the Hay Branch of the C.W.A. journeyed to Narandera last week to attend a Council meeting of the Sturt Group. There are…

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“Liberals’ Bright Future Wanes” Council Meeting in Sydney Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 3

The bright future forecast for the Liberal Party some years ago has waned in strength, said Mr Bridges. MLC, today. He was addressing a council…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council It was [?] on the motion of Crs. White and [?] that the [?]…

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Electricity for Holbrook County Council Scheme Held Up

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 9

“I used to feel that I could estimate the time Jabs would take fairly well, but with things as they are today, I suggest your guess is as good as…

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Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council was held on Saturday morning last. Present:— Crs. E. D. Ryan (ch,), A. C…

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Buffalo Lodge Grand Primo Welcomed By Mayor of Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 4

Extent of the philanthropic and yet unobtrusive activities of the Royal and Ancient Order of Buffaloes was indicated by the Grand Primo (Sir Joseph Maroney) at a civic reception by the Mayor (Aid. Runton) in his honor at the Town Hall yesterday…

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Council Drops Government’s Hot Brick

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 2

Albury City Council’s decision to exclude municipal landlordism from its responsibilities is sensible. It will be recalled that, to the place, the Commonwealth Government undertook to solve the national housing problem “off its own bat.” Upon sober reflection it…

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Chance of Security Council to Prove Itself Burnie

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 6

“It is at this time that the eye; of the peace-loving must turn [?] Security Council of UNO for immediate and positive action in Java,” said…

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A.L.P. Opposes Creation of Trade Union Council PERTH

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 3

State executive of the Australian Labor Party has decided that die proposed crea[?] of a Trade Union Council in Western Australia is not [?]ained. The general…

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Coreen Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the councillors of the Coreen Shire was held on Monday last, there being present Crs. K. E. Whitehead (president), and A. Nicholson (D. riding), T. H. Lewis and E. B. Bott (A…

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Banking Act Shire Council's Plek for Exemption Refused

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 2

The Waradgery Shire Council's plea for exemption from Section 48 of the Banking Act, prohibiting the transaction of Council's…

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Snowy River Development Shire Council Urges Adoption of Report

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council, the President, Cr. Roy Matthews, who is a member of the Murrumbidgee…

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Proposed Melbourne Air Service Discussion at Shire Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 2

THE proposal by A.N.A, to run a thrice weekly service from Melbourne to Deniliquin and Hay using DC-3 twenty-one passenger aircraft, with hostess service, was mentioned at the Waradgery Shire Council meeting yesterday, and it was…

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Foreshore at Yarrawonga Committee Replies To Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 2

Counter allegations were made at a meeting of the Yarrawonga Foreshore Committee in reply to comments made by Shire Councillors. It was…

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Fined £125; Sequel to Municipal Elections SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 26 July 1947 · page 4

Thomas O’Brien, aged 55 years, carpenter, today was fined £125 in Red[?]ern police court on charges relating to incidents in the municipal election…

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