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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

821 stories in Murray's papers · page 36 of 42

Mathoura News Retiring COUNClLORS May Retain Their Seats a Riding Election in Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 9

An Interesting contest is likely in the Murray Shire election for two councillors in A Riding…

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Municipal Shorts Water Extension Approved

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 2

Council on Tuesday decided to accede to a request by Mr. W. J. Miller to supply water to his property at 34 Cadell. Street. Mr. Miller told the…

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Municipal Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1950 · page 3

For the triennial election in the Corowa Municipality we understand that there are eleven candidates nominated, to fill nine seats on the…

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Mayor Declines to Comment

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 2

Mayor (Ald Bunton) yesterday declined to indicate whether or not he would seek re-election as Mayor when the new Albury City…

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Albury Arts Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 2

Mr H. G. Twomey was congratulated on his work as art prize secretary at the meeting of Albury Arts Council last night. Mr. B…

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Albury City Council’s Officers’ Reports Curator

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 November 1950 · page 8

Grass cutting and. carting away was still one of the biggest jobs. Playing fields were in good condition; also some of the, reserved…

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Arts Council Comedy

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 8

The Arts Council Drama Group gave a reading of the comedy a reading of the comedy “Mary, Marv Quite Contrary,” by…

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[?]Bor Beaten at Municipal Elections

Border Morning Mail · Monday 20 November 1950 · page 7

[?]ELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sun.: [?] counting was completed in municipal elections yesterday reputation of the City Councils…

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Urana Shire Council Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 3

There will be an election on Saturday, December 2, to elect three councillors in each of B and C ridings of the Urana Shire. There…

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Progressive Alderman Retires

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 1

Ald. H. C. Schmidt, who retires from Deniliquin Municipal Council on December 2—the Local Government election day…

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Coreen Shire Election

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 3

Though there are four ridings in the Coreen Shire, there will only be election for one riding, v[?]s:-- Riding "C," which will take place…

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Council Buys House

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 2

The Hay Municipal Council at a special meeting at the week-end decided to purchase a weatherboard dwelling in Cadell Street for the use…

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Rising Costs May Force Up Shire Rates

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 2

ALTHOUGH it is not a bright prospect from the ratepayers' view point, spiraling costs may force the Council to again raise its rates in the coming year. Ratepayers must realise, however, that the Council has still to meet the excessive costs of to-day…

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Municipal Elections on Saturday, December 2

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 1

In our advertising columns will be found the list of eleven candidates officially declared by the Town Clerk, Mr. D. E. Kemp…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Monday last, the following Councillors being present: Crs. E. H. Coldwell (president)…

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Berrigan Shire Council Shire Clerk’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 10

The Shire Clerk (Mr W. H. Rodgers), reported as follows:— Staff Matters.—Arrangements have been made to terminate the services of…

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Berrigan Shire Council Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 9

The Shire Engineer (Mr J. C. McLaren) reported as follows:— During the month the following work has been carried out:—…

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Shire Elections. Contest in Two [?]

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 5

When [?] closed for the [?] of Councillors to the [?] Shire on Wednesday last, it was found that only the requisite two had been…

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Seek Election to Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 9

Two Bonegilla farmers, Mr. C. F. Pollard and Mr. J. G. Maher, have nominated for the Wodonga Shire Council Bonegilla Riding…

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Transport Fine Goes to Privy Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 22 November 1950 · page 13

LONDON, Tues.: A fine of £6 for carrying a truck-load of 640 dozen bottles of beer from South Australia to Cootamundra had its…

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