Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

864 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 44

Hume Shire Election Contest in C Riding

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 November 1947 · page 4

Mr Frank Hood, of “Kywanna,” Thurgoona, announced yesterday that he would he would nominate as a candidate for C Riding in the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Compulsory Voting at Council Elections?

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 November 1947 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tues.— The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr Cahill) confirmed today that he proposed to introduce…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Business Before Wodonga Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 5

At yesterday’s meeting of the Wodonga Shire Council the following business was dealt with:— E. P. Wilson applied for refund of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Unions and the Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 2

Albury Border Trades and Labor Council has promised support to candidates at next City Council elections who adhere to an 11-point programme it published last week. “The trade unions of Albury and district call for a change in the policy and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Council Approves Buildings Worth £9600

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 2

Building plans approved by the Albury City Council at its meeting last night involved a total estimate of £9677, and included six…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

£25 Challenge In Wodonga Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 5

At yesterday’s meeting of Wodonga Shire Council, after Cr. J. Hore had read a notice of motion to rescind a resolution passed at a recent meeting, Cr. M. Martin said the motion which Cr. Hore wanted rescinding had been carried unanimously and that Cr…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

City Council Town Plan for Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 3

Albury City Council decided last night to prepare a town planning scheme for the whole of the city. It had been agreed previously to…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Elections SATURDAY. 6th December Nominations Close Wednesday, 19th NOVEMBER

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 3

The triennial Shire elections will be held on Saturday, 6th December next, and nominations for the positions of councillors close with…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

X-ray for T.B. in Wodonga Council Wants Visit of Mobile Plant

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 3

At yesterday’s meeting of the Wodonga Shire Council, the Health inspector (Mr D. A. Williams) reported that the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Another Setback for Labor Scottish Municipal Elections

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Wed.: Early this morning, with not more than 5 per cent of the results of yesterday’s Scottish municipal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Elections

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 2

One Contest in Waradgery Crs. R. P. McFarland and R. B. Ronald are being opposed for "B" Riding of the Waradgery Shire…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Sportsmen To Organise For Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 2

To consider the question of sportsmen candidates for the Albury City Council elections next month, a general meeting of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Chiltern Races Saturday The Trapper For Handicap Corinthian May Go to Privy COUNCIL(By “Trivalve.”)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 8

Very few scratchings are expected from the fair-sized fields on Chiltern’s six-event programme to-morrow. A well-balanced and interesting day’s racing is assured. All Albury entrants are to run with…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Happy Valley Progress Association Requests to Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 5

At a well attended meeting of the Happy Valley Progress Association it was decided to ask Albury City Council to accept the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

15 Candidates for Nine Seats Hume Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 6

Fifteen candidates have nominated for the nine seats on Hume Shire Council, of whom six are retiring councillors. There will be a contest in each riding. Retiring councillors not seeking re-election, are Messrs. G…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

City Council Elections Three Candidates Back A.t.l.c. Policy

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 6

It was announced at last night’s meeting of the Albury branch of the Australian Trades and Labor Council that three candidates for…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

School Council for High? Decision To Be Made By P. And C.

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 8 November 1947 · page 2

Whether or hot the Albury High School P and C Association will carry on as it is at present or whether it will elect a School…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Yarrawonga Shire Meeting of Council

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 November 1947 · page 5

Cr F. T. Lee, Shire President, occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Yarrawonga council. Other councillors present were: Crs P…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mayor's Strenuous Week

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 2

Although a great many people worked hard in various ways to make the "Back to Hay" Week a success, no one will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

110 Hume Shire B Riding Electors in Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 November 1947 · page 2

A hundred and ten electors in B riding of the Hume Shire reside in Albury. said Cr. J. E. Jelbart at a meeting of Lavington Progress…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →