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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

985 stories in Murray's papers · page 21 of 50

Conargo Shire Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 5

At yesterday’s meeting Conargo Shire Council received a reply from Tutt Bryant Ltd., giving details of the “Littleford” sprayer…

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Corowa Municipal Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening. In the absence of the Mayor (Ald. M. Carrigg) the Deputy Mayor, (Ald. S. R. E. Loveridge) [?]ded and there were present:…

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Shire Chambers Transpormation

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 8

Murray Shire Council is running Conargo Shire Council a close second in lavish meeting room appointments…

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Allowances For Aldermen And Councillors “Unlikely,” Says Secretary

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 6

The A.L.P. proposal for payment of allowances to aldermen and councillors was unlikely to be accepted generally,…

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Conargo Shire Engineer’s Report

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 2

The engineer (Mr D. Shields) reported as follows to yesterday’s meeting of Conargo Shire Council :…

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Yackandandah Council briefs

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 12

Public Works Department has granted an extension of time for Yackandandah council to erect conveniences at Kergunyah…

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Small Holdings Scheme Urged on Shire Councils

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 1

At the opening of the New South Wales Shires' Association's Annual Conference in Sydney last week' both the Premier, Mr. J. J…

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Background To Bourke Council Impasse

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 4

The recent action of the Minister, for Local Government suspending the Bourke Municipal. Council was severely criticised in…

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On Estimates, But Rain Prevents Work Murray Shire Dilemma

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 3

MURRAY Shire Council was aware of the condition of the roads within the shire and had made provision on the estimates for work on the worst sections, hut unfortunately the early break in the weather had made it…

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Labor Council claims general is panicking

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 10

SYDNEY, Thurs.: The NSW Labor Council tonight decided to invite the Director-General of Recruiting, Lieut-Gen. Sir Horace…

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Noisy Discussion on Roads at Yesterday’s Meeting of Yackandandah Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 12

Councillors had to be frequently called to order yesterday at one of the noisiest Yackandandah Shire Council meetings in years. Councillors shouted at each other across the table…

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P.P. Boards' Views on Food Production Government Inconsistent, Says Council Chairman

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 2

SELF - CONTRADICTORY legislation is being promoted by the State Government in its drive to achieve greater food production, according to Mr. H. C. Moulder, chairman of the Pastures Protection Boards' Council…

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[?]stel, on Present Site, as Temporary High School [?]Nargo Council to Call Conference

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 1

[?]GO Shire Council yesterday passed a resolution [?]mitted by Cr. J. S. Fawns, and seconded by Cr. [?] as a result of which it will seek a conference Deniliquin Municipal and Windouran and Murray…

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Makers Rebuild M.S.C. Fuel Pump Do Work Cost Free To Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 June 1952 · page 3

Britstand Distributors were very Jealous of their reputation and when he inspected the fuel pump from councils’…

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To the Editor Mayor and Greenfield Park Opening

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 June 1952 · page 4

Sir,—Many Christian people were, or should have been, disappointed in the Mayor of Albury officially opening Greenfield Park…

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Bank saves council from financial rocks

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 June 1952 · page 15

SYDNEY, Fri.: The Brisbane City Council today succeeded in getting Commonwealth Bank accommodation to meet its immediate requirements. The Lord Mayor of…

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Letters to the Editor Labor Council and Cyclists

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 June 1952 · page 10

Sir,—With reference to the report in the “Border Morning Mail” of Friday, June 13, under the heading “Businessmen Seek to…

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Suggests economic Empire council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 5

CANBERRA, Mon.: Co-ordinated action to develop the great resources of the British Commonwealth was needed…

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Murray Shire Appoints Plant Mechanic Highest Paid Servant

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 4

Highest paid servant of Murray Shire Council will be the plant mechanic appointed by last week’s meeting at a…

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Letters to the Editor Labor Council Commended

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 June 1952 · page 10

Sir,—I would like to thank the Albury and Border Trades and Labor Council for its progressive policy in having a welding class…

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