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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

864 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 44

“No Discrimination,” Says Council Taxi Licence and Ex- Soldier’s Application

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1947 · page 2

“It seems that for some reason or other discrimination is being practised against me,” said Mr J. Simmonds, of Old Howlong Road, in the…

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Municipal Council 56 Hour Week for Council Man

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

Municipal employees' working hours were under discussion at a meeting of the Council on Tuesday night…

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Municipal Council Seeks Information on Grader

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

HAY Municipal Council will obtain particulars of the price, etc., of a one-man power driven patrol grader and a tipping truck, it was decided at Tuesday night's meeting. The motion to do so was sponsored…

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Yarrawonga Shire Business Before Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

At a meeting of Yarrawonga Shire Council Cr F.T Lee was elected president for the ensuring year. The following correspondence was…

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Corowa Municipal Council Lengthy Meeting -- Mostly Electrical Desire Expressed lo Help Hospital Board Bus Subsidy -- Building Applications -- Coffee and Sandwiches at Midnight

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 4

Five aldermen were left to carry out a lengthy session of the Municipal Council at the monthly meeting on Tuesday night last, September 9, 1947, viz., His Worship the Mayor (Aid. Geo. Eberle), Deputy Mayor T. C. Morris, J. M. Chisholm, J. H. Armour, and W…

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Drive Against Patterson's Curse In Culcairn Shire Landholders' Co-operation Sought

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

Culcairn Shire Council, at its meeting on Monday, decided to conduct a drive against the weed known as Patterson's Curse. The inspector was instructed to deal with the weed on the roads, and to…

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Council's Responsibility To Call tenders For Henty Tennis Courts

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 3

In answer to a question by Cr. J. C. Toddle, the shire clerk (Mr. W. J. Conley) told Monday's' meeting of Culcairn Shire Council that it was the…

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Hume Shire Affairs Business Before Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 5

At yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council, A. J. Welzel, Jindera, asked if he could obtain the lease of the lane between the Mocks, 209 and…

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District News Bright New Shire President

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 4

Cr J. A. Jones (West Riding) was elected President at the annual meeting of Bright Shire Council on Thursday. The newly-elected President was…

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Council Divided on Nationalisation

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 1

When a letter from the Bank of Australasia seeking support against the Government’s policy of bank nationalisation was received at the last…

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“No Liquor”” Says Yarrawonga Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 6

An application to serve ale and fruit cup at a social event in the shire hall was refused by Yarrawonga Shire Council. Councillors discussed the…

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Hume Council Wants February Burning Off

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 September 1947 · page 6

Application is to be made by Hume, Shire Council to have the month of February deleted from the list of months during which it is prohibited…

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Conargo Shire Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 4

Following is the balance of correspondence of the above meeting held last Thursday : Deniliquin Baby Health Centre…

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Rutherglen Shire Council. Detention Yard at Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 5

Cr. Smith stated that the wandering stock at Wahgunyah was again becoming a nuisance. If the herdsman is informed by some means…

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School Bus Service Supported By Conargo Shire Council “A Great Move”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

Full support—financial and active —will be given the proposed school bus service by Conargo Shire Council. This was decided at Thursday’s…

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“Where Is the Rural Electricity Scheme? ” Municipal Council May Get “Shock”

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

Verbal daggers were cast at the Municipal Council on Thursday by Conargo Shire Council. Concern was expressed regarding the…

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“Council, Should Bun Baths”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 2

A recent meeting of the Albury and Border Trades and Labor Council adopted a resolution which regarded with disquiet the heavy expenditure on…

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Albury Trades and Labor Council Supports Move

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Albury [?] Border Trades and Labor Council, [?]esolution was passed congratulating [?] Federal Government on its proposal…

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Rural Bank Liable for Council Rates When Mortgagee in Possession

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 September 1947 · page 3

The recent judgment of the High Court that the Rural Bank when mortgagee in posstesion is liable for council rates has been…

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Berrigan Shire Council Shire Clerk’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 5

The Shire Clerk (Mr W. H. Rodgers), reported as follows:— Noxious Animals.—As directed by Council [?] contacted, the Corowa…

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