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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

821 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 42

Give It a Name —No. 2 Murray Shire’s Interest in Competition

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 October 1950 · page 2

Great interest in the competition to find a, popular name for No. 2 Region of the Murray Valley is being displayed—…

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Berrigan Shire Council Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1950 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Ms. J. C. McLaren) reported as follows :— Since by last report the following work has been carried out:—…

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Berrigan Shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 18 October 1950 · page 8

The Shire Health. Inspector (Mr C. Platt), reported as follows :— Building Applications.—(1) Mr J. P. Hetrelezis, to erect weatherboard…

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Aldermen Face Ratepayers on December 2

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 18 October 1950 · page 11

Majority of the aldermen of the present Council of the City of Albury yesterday intimated that they would contest the…

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Street Trees Petition to Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 3

At last week's Shire meeting the question of removing street trees to faciliate concrete and kerblng work was discussed…

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Health Inspector's Report to Jerilderie Shire Council

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 3

The Health Inspector (Mr. C. Platt) reported to last meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council as follows:—…

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City Council to Control Noreuil Park

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 14

Following the dissolution of the Noreuil Park Recreation and Boating Committee last week, Albury City Council last night accepted control and responsibility of Noreuil Park…

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Activities of the Arts Council Drama Group

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 10

The Arts Council Drama Group has, been active during the year, and whilst some members were taking part in the production of…

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Street Trees to Remain Council Rescinds Previous Motion

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 1

Jerilderie Shire Council at ils monthly meeting on Tuesday of last week, following a notice of motion by Cr. J. H. Liddle, decided to…

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Minor Road Works General Business at Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1950 · page 3

At last week's meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council, the following general business was dealt with:—…

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Windouran Shire Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 5

A compliment on the effec-tiveness of work carried out on a shire road was received yes-terday by Windouran Shire…

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Aldermen Clash in Debate on Council Policy

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 1

A seemingly innocent petition from ratepayers in a sec-tion of Henry Street provoker a bitter clash - between East…

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Windouran Shire Council and Officers

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 1

Windouran Shire Council's triennial election is to take place, on Saturday, November 2. The retiring council—likely to be re-turned—and officers were pictured above. They are from the left: Cr. A.C. Chalmers, Mr. E. P. Eberbach (engineer), Cr. J. F…

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Shire Council Agreement on Maude Road President Impatient with Maritime Services Board

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 2

It was announced at the meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council yesterday that the Main Roads Department, the River Murray…

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Lord Mayor’s Recruiting Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: The Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Cr Disney) today sent a message to 155 Mayors and Shire Presidents throughout…

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Council Notes In Brief

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 8

The Municipal Council has served 67 final notices for rates and charges. On their expiry, council will institute legal…

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Council Elections Draw Hear

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 2

The triennial election of aldermen for Deniliquin Municipal Council will take place on Saturday, December 2…

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Kerr Appeal for Privy Council?

Border Morning Mail · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: A direct appeal to the Privy Council in England is being considered by legal advisers of the former radio…

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Gloomy Outlook Labour Shortage Restricts Council Work

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 2

The Municipal Council's de-pleted staff is to give priority to all work dealing directly with housing…

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Bare Quorum But Council Meeting Was Lively

The Pastoral Times · Friday 20 October 1950 · page 8

Although the Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday night was attended by only fives aldermen, it lacked nothing In…

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