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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Albury Arts Council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 2

September meeting of Albury Arts Council discussed the art prize exhibition to be held in the Plaza Theatre in November. The…

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Engineer's Report Disallowed "Out of Order," Says Mayor

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 1

A SPECIAL report giving details of two generating plants and a comparison of costs, submitted by the electrical engineer (Mr. Gregson) to the Municipal Council on Friday, was ruled out of order by the Mayor (Ald. J…

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Moama Council Opposes Merger

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 2

A deputation comprising Ald. Ham and Ald Lawry will visit Sydney and await on the Minister of local Government on October…

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Shire Councillor Attacks Delay In Road Works

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Careen Shire Council took place on Wednesday last, when there were present Councillors Bail (President), J. Purtle, T. Sanger, R. Norman, E. Bott, T. Lewis, A. E. Mitchell and J. Izon…

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Carrathool Items At Council Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 4

Mrs. N. Reid, president of the Carrathool branch of the Country Women's Association, addressed the Carrathool Shire meeting on…

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Council Rejects Sewerage Loan Proposal

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 25 September 1951 · page 4

A proposal that funds should be made available for householders to have sewerage installations made was rejected by Deniliquin…

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Holbrook Council’s move on roods to blocks of district soldier settlers

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 26 September 1951 · page 14

Holbrook Shire Council yesterday decided to force a conference with an officer of the Lands Department (Closer Settlement Board) before doing construction work on roads in soldier…

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Albury Arts Council Music Group

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 4

A varied programme of delightful recordings was enjoyed by members of Arts Council Music Group at Miss Roper’s studio on…

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Murrumbidgee Shire £8170 for Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 4

The September meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council held at Darlington Point was advised by the Minister for Public Works…

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Proposed County Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 1

The Electricity Authority of New South Wales has informed Carrathool Shire that the Authority proposes to visit the…

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New Shire Award May Be Expensive

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 4

Details of a proposed award for outdoor employees of Shire and Municipal Councils Were given to Carrathool Shire last week by the…

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Hillston Matters Discussed by Carrathool Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 4

A letter to Carrathool Shire from Mr. W. A. Murrell, regarding legal matters in connection with the Hillston Electricity Supply…

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No Bad Damage to Shire Roads by Rain

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 2

Shire roads, generally, stood up well to heavy traffic during and following the recent rains, according to the Shire engineer (Mr. G…

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Carrathool Shire Rate Collections Good But Lean Time Forecast

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 1

ALTHOUGH 94½ per cent, current fates and £1,700 arrears have been collected this year by Carrathool Shire, the president, Cr. R. A. Munro, said at this month's Council meeting that from the estimates, it…

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Hay Municipal Library

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 28 September 1951 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Hay Municipal Library was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 25th…

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An Australian “Dick Whittington” Is London’s New Lord Mayor!

Border Morning Mail · Monday 1 October 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Sun.: NSW born Sir Leslie Boyce (above), 55, yesterday was elected the new Lord Mayor of London. He is…

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Chiltern Shire rates may rise

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 2 October 1951 · page 7

Chiltern Shire Council yesterday discussed next year’s estimates at length and the general meeting did not commence…

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Culcairn District Council F. and S. Association

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 3 October 1951 · page 14

Culcairn District Council of the F. and S. Association met at Culcairn on Monday. Present were Messrs C. W. Briese (Jindera)…

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Albury Council officers’ reports

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 2

Mr Sarvaas said all work at the city baths had been carried out including the concrete and attention to tiles…

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Wodonga Shire to press for road wideni

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 4 October 1951 · page 2

Wodonga Shire Council will seek a re-d[?]sion on deferment of the Wodonga-Albury [?] widening project, brought about by the [?] Victorian loan funds…

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