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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

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To the Editor Yackandandah Shire Complaints

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 2

Sir,—A ratepayer of Yackandandah Shire, I wish to complain. about the bad state of the roads throughout our shire and suggest…

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One Farthing Rise in Windouran Shire Rate

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 1

A general rate of 2d. In the £ was struck by Windouran Shire Council at its meeting yesterday, and all rate notices were posted…

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City Council To Have Garage, Workshops

Border Morning Mail · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 6

Establishment of a garage and workshop to service Its own fleet of vehicles will be discussed by Albury City Council works…

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Shire of Coreen Area to be Rated for Electricity Loan Rates

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 3

Council proposes to levy in the year 1951 an Electricity Local Loan Rate of 58d. in the £ on the I.C.V. of all rateable land, other…

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Hay Municipal Library

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 2

The librarian reports the addition of the following new books:—ADULT FICTION (D "Pirates at Play." by Violet…

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To Go to Lord Mayor’s Camp

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 2

Rutherglen Shire President (Cr W. Jasper) said last evening that 30 boys from Rutherglen Shire to go to the [?] Lord [?]…

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Peace with China Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 4

LONDON, Fri.: Five Birmingham Later members of Parliament have formed a “peace with China” council…

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Carrathool Shire Secondary Road Repairs Important Councillor Urges Equality with Main Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 4

AT the Carrathool Shire meeting on Monday week, Mr. W. G. Parker (Hillston), said it had been the Council's policy for years past to spend money on main roads, rather than by roads. He considered that if insufficient finance was…

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Mayor Wants more Community

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 5

Speaking at Albury Rotary [?] weekly lunchean yesterday by the Mayor (Rotarian Bun[?] said the idea behind the…

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To the Editor Supports New Shire Plan

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 15

Sir,—Reading Mr Geoff Wallace’s complaint about the bad of the roads in Yackandandah Shire and having at various…

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Privy Council Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 3

LONDON, Wed.: A petition from a woman and two men appealing to the Privy Council against the death sentence for…

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Mayor Appointed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 2

It was announced to-day that the Governor-in-Council had approved the appointment of Ald. J. P. Flood as Mayor of Hay…

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North Aldermen Oppose Appointment of Assistant Engineer

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 1

The Municipal Council, at its meeting on Wednesday night, decided to advertise for applications for the position of…

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A Bouquet for the Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 3

A bouquet to the mayor, Ald. H. G. Campbell, for his action in serving drinks to those present at Wednesday night’s…

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Council Brevities

The Pastoral Times · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 8

Deniliquin Rotary Club wrote the Deniliquin Municipal Council offering to concrete around the War Memorial at Waring…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Contract Delay Causing Anxiety

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 2

At the January meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council it was stated that the kerbing and guttering of streets at Darlington Point was being…

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To the Editor Yackandandah Shire and Swimming Pool

Border Morning Mail · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 15

Sir,—With reference to Mr Geoff Wallace's complaint that part of the revenue of the Yackandandah Shire Council is being used to…

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Southern Riverina County Council's Progress With Water and Electricity Projects

The Observer · Friday 2 February 1951 · page 6

In his report to a recent meeting of the Southern Riverina County Council the Chairman (Ald. H. E. Gissing) dealt fully with progress made with the electricity and water undertakings during the year, and made particular reference to the following points…

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Aldermen Make Inspection

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 3 February 1951 · page 2

City aldermen, the town clerk and engineer made their annual tour of inspection of works completed during the past year and…

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New Aldermen Pledged to Co-operation

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 2

The new aldermen of the Hay Municipal Council, before getting down to the business of its special meeting last night, exchanged…

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