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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

920 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 46

Murrumbidgee Shire Inconsistencies in Road Classifications Shire Seeks Southerly Highway

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 4

MURRUMBIDGEE SHIRE Council considers that the Main Roads Department is inconsistent in refusing re-classification of roads in its area. The Shire is particularly anxious for a higher grading for the road south from Darlington Point…

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Shire Engineer’s Offer Rejected

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

Murray Shire Council yesterday rejected an offer by the engineer (Mr. H. Brennen) to purchase the council’s cottage he…

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Shire Receives “Present” Of £2210

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

A grant of £2210 has been received by Murray Shire Council from funds allocated under the Commonwealth Aid Roads and…

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Waradgery Shire Improved Trunk Lines Wanted

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 2

An improvement in the local trunk line facilities is to be sought by the Waradgery Shire Council, following complaints of delay in…

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‘Unjustified’ Attack Resented by Murray Shire Clerk

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

Objecting to a motion of censure—the outcome of a recent special meeting of Murray Shire Council—the shire…

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Tributes to Late Mr. J. McFaull Former Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 7

Fitting tributes were paid to the late Mr. J. E. M. McFaull, a former mayor of Deniliquin, by aldermen of the…

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Drill Hall Council's Position as Trustee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 2

The Council decided on receipt of a minute from the Mayor, that it would take legal advice from the Association concerning…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 7

The Shire Clerk (Mr W. H. Rodgers), reported as follows:— Staff Matters.—Miss L. Crimnins commenced in office on 26/5/49. R. J…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Codicil was held on Monday last, the following Councillors being present: Crs. G. V. Cope (president),…

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Berrigan Shire Council Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Mr J. C. Me[?] reported as follows:— During the month the following worth has been carried out:—…

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Berrigan Shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 3

The Shire Health Inspector (Mr C. Platt) reported as follows:—Infectious Diseases—It is pleasing to note that during the past eight…

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Melbourne Lord Mayor to Visit Wodonga

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 7

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Cr Disney) will visit Wodonga on Monday, June 27. At 2 p.m. he will address Wodonga councillors…

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Proceedings Against Berrigan Shire Council Withdrawn Decision at P.P. Board Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

In view of good work done by the Berrigan Shire Council within the last month, it was decided by the directors of the…

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P. and C. Association District Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the District Council of the Parents and Citizens' Associations was held at Berrigan on 16th inst. There was…

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Murray Shire Council’s Use of 2210 Grant

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

The Murray Shire engineer (Mr. Brennan) stated yesterday that tenders for the foaming of certain sections of Deniliquin…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Council Urges Continuance of Water Association

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 5

The Murrumbidgee Shire Council has decided to urge a continuance of the Murrumbidgee Valley Water Users' Association to "keep…

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Deputy Shire Clerk

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

The deputy shire clerk of Carrathool Shire, Mr. J. P. Hill, has been appointed shire clerk to the Mumbulla Shire Council (Bega), and…

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Shire Shorts Waradgery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

The Waradgery Shire Council held its monthly meeting in Hay on Thursday, 16th June. Those present were Cr. Matthews, in the chair, and…

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Coreen Shire Cocuncil Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Coreen shire Council was held on Monday last, when there were present Crs. E. B. Bott (president): T. H. Lewls H. C. Ball, J. F. lzon, A. E. Mitchell, T. Norman and T. C. Sanger. An apology was received from Cr. A. Nicholson…

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Shire Roads £1770 Grant Jerilderie Road

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 June 1949 · page 2

Waradgery Shire Council has been granted a farther £1770 for the Jerilderie Road from petrol tax money…

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