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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Council Cottage

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 3

At last night's special Council meeting. Ald. Richards asked if it were a fact that the Council's waterworks cottage, for which tenders were being…

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Work by Council Staff

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 February 1951 · page 7

On Wednesday night the engineer, Mr. Ian Taylor, reported the following work had been carried, out by Council’s…

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News From Wangaratta Wangaratta, Tuesday.BIG Shire Works

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1951 · page 7

Wangaratta Shire Council faces a big works programme totalling £30,000. Additional plant has been acquired and at a meeting…

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Death Sentence Appeals Before Privy Council on

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 7 February 1951 · page 1

LONDON, Tues. : A petition for leave to, appeal against the death sentences on three Australians will…

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Grant for Shire Roads

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 3

Mr. J. A. Lawson, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following communication from the Minister for Local Government:—"I have pleasure in…

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Beechworth Shire Increases Over-draft

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 7

The President (Cr A. J. Wallace) presided at last meeting of Beechworth Shire Council. After the financial statement for the month…

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City Council Meeting Discussion on More Taxis

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 February 1951 · page 12

“The people of Albury are for better able than an officer from the Transport Department who visits the town for three or four days to determine the city’s taxi requirements.” Ald…

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Reduction of Fire Insurance Rates at Henty Culcairn Shire Council Blamed for Delay

The Observer · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 5

In connection with the reduction of fire insurance rates for Henty, the Fire Underwriters' Assocation informed the monthly meeting of…

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Hay Municipal Library

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 February 1951 · page 1

The librarian reports the addition of the following books:—ADULT FICTION "The Children Grow Up," by Beatrice…

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News From Wangaratta Challenge to Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 February 1951 · page 2

Whether or not the North-Eastern District Council of the Country Party will be allowed to continue will be challenged at the…

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Grave Fire Danger in Albury and District Warning by Hume Shire Councillor

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 February 1951 · page 18

The fire risk had never been greater in Albury and surrounding districts and because people were less careful towards the end of the summer February was one of the worst danger months, Cr. A. R. Sergeant told Hume Shire Council yesterday…

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Yackondondoh Council Decisions Request for Homes

Border Morning Mail · Monday 12 February 1951 · page 4

Yackandandah Shire council carried a motion by Crs Hodgson and Jamison that, application be made to the Housing Commission…

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Mayor Thanked

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1951 · page 2

Appreciation of the assistance which the Mayor (Aid. Bimton) gave to the contingent of Young Australia league boys stranded in…

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Hume Shire to Celebrate Commonwealth Jubilee

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1951 · page 9

A meeting at Hume Shire Council chambers discussed a combined effort to celebrate the Commonwealth Jubilee. In addition to the…

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Rutherglen Council Under Fire

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1951 · page 3

Rutherglen Shire Council’s failure-to repair a water tap on the lawn at the side of the Memorial Hall has been the…

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Culcairm Council’s Request for Virus-infected Rabbits

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 February 1951 · page 5

Culcairn Council yesterday decided to ask PP Board stock inspector to introduce virus-infected rabbits into the shire, on the P.P. reserve Bulgandra, Walbundrie; grovel reserve,…

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Hay Municipal Library Fourth List, 1951

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 February 1951 · page 2

The librarian reports the addition of the following books to the Hay Municipal Library:—ADULT FICTION…

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Berrigan Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1951 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held on Aloud ay last the following Councillors being present Crs. W. F. Alexander…

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General Business at Culcairn Shire

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 February 1951 · page 13

The following additional business was transacted at Monday’s meeting of Culcairn Shire Council: Crs. Lindner, Thomas and the…

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Culcairn Council’s Hopes With Virus-infected Rabbits: President’s Comments

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 February 1951 · page 15

Culcairn Council hopes eventually to encourage landholders to release diseased rabbits on their properties in on effort to wipe out the menace in the shire…

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