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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

821 stories in Murray's papers · page 35 of 42

Stock Inspector Attacks Shire Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 2

"A grossly neglected piece of highway" was the description given to the Gunbar road by the Hay Pastures Protection Board Stock Inspector (Mr…

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President’s Comprehensive Report to Conargo Shire Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 8

A YEAR’S EXPENDITURE of £30,000—about 20 per cent, greater than last year—is anticipated fey the president (Cr, A. C. Bradford) in his annual report on Conargo Shire Council’s activities…

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Council Elections Seem Certain

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 2

An election seems certain for the Albury City Council, for which nominations will be announced today…

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Main and Trunk Roads Programme Prepared for Year 1951, Reports Shire Engineer

The Observer · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 6

In a special report to the monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council, held at Culcairn on Monday, the engineer (Mr. Kerle) said the main and trunk roads programme for 1951 had been prepared. The items included general maintenance and resheeting of main and trunk…

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Albury Aldermen To Face Ratepayers

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 November 1950 · page 2

Eleven candidates have been nominated for the nine seats on Albury City Council, town clerk, Mr. Roy Collings, announced…

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Yesterday’s Decisions by Hume Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 November 1950 · page 4

Hume Shire Council, which held its lost meeting for this term yesterday, submitted its 1951 programme of works for maintenance and improvement of trunk and main roads to the Main…

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Hume Shire Praised

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 November 1950 · page 9

Cir,—Since Lavington over the past years has progressed, it has been with interest to note that councillors of Hume Shire have…

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Flood Relief. £1500 Grant to Berrigan Shire

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1950 · page 10

Mr J. A. Lawson, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Minister for Public Works and Local Government (Mr. J. Cahill):—…

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Flood Damage in Urana Shire

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 4

Mr. J. A. Law son, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Minister for Public Works and Local Govt. concerning flood…

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Arts Council Music Group

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 2

Pianoforte works by Tchaikow[?]ky, Brahms, Grieg and Debussy were presented to an enthusiastic and appreciative gathering of music…

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Council Motion on Parking

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 2

Albury City Council last night carried a motion by Ald Rogers, along similar lines to that adopted recently by the Chamber of…

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Albury City Council’s Praise for M.v.d. League

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 November 1950 · page 12

Praise for work being done by Murray Valley Development League was made at Albury Council meeting last evening, aldermen stating that officials were doing a wonderful job…

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Murray Shire Council President's Annual Report

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 10

Improvements of a major character had been carried out to many vital arteries in the Murray Shire's road, system…

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Aldermen at Last Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

Two aldermen who are not seeking re-election this year, said farewell to the remaining aldermen at the conclusion, of the monthly meeting of the…

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Election of Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 7

The Mayor of Deniliquin for 1951 will be elected at a special council meeting on Wednesday, December 6…

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Municipal Council Owns a Mystery

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 5

A Municipal Council tractor which has done only 40 hours' wort, is now in dock awaiting an official diagnosis of a strange complaint…

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Murray Shire Councillor Retires

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 11

Cr. L. A. Cockayne was farewelled by Murray Shire Council at its meeting last Monday…

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Murray Shire News in Brief

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 9

Describing the state of Mathoura Cemetery as disgraceful and a bad reflection on Murray Shire, the president (Cr. B…

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Corowa Municipal Council Loan of £19,000 Recommended for Improved Electrical System Parking System Further Discussed

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 4

There were present at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Council on. Tuesday night last, November 14, 1950: Deputy Mayor M. H. Carrigg, Aldermen S.R.E. Loveridge, T. C. Morris, A. J. Rogglere, T. S. Carson, G. Scott and C. K. Phipps; D. E. Kemp, Town Clerk; and…

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Council Defers Request to Help Finance Celebrations

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

DESPITE vigorous appeals by Aldermen Hanna and Flood, the Municipal Council at its meet ng on Tuesday, rejected a proposal to grant £25 to assist the 1951 Jubilee celebrations in Hay…

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