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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

985 stories in Murray's papers · page 29 of 50

[?]ersity League Chairman Inspires Murray Shire [?]Uncil Reverses Its Decision

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 1

[?] some months ago declining to become a member council of the Riverina Council University League grounds that if Deniliquin could not get a new High there was little possibility of a Riverina University…

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Victorian railways under attack by Towong Council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 2

Towong Shire Council has refused to take higher Victorian railways freight and passenger charges “Lying down.” In a bitter attack on the railways’ efficiency…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was bold on Monday last, the following Councillors being present: Crs…

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Culcairn Council Decisions

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council there were present Crs. Alister Boss-. (President) L. C. Lindner, J. D…

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Shire Council Turns Down Proposed Bitumen Surfacing Scheme

The Observer · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 3

A motion that the clerk make provision for bitumen surfacing of three miles of access roads to towns within the shire in next year's estimates was defeated at Monday's Culcairn Shire Council meeting by 5 votes to 4…

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Floods Close Four Murray Shire Roads

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 6

Floodwaters from the Murray and tributaries have closed several roads, namely the Lower Thule. Colligen Creek, Brassi and…

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Corowa Municipal Council Proposed Firemen's Demonstration South Corowa Water Supply Works

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last, August 12, 1952, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. M. H. Carrigo), in the chair, Aldermen S. R. E. Loveridge, G. Roggiere, J…

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Ridings Allocation Unsatisfactory Shire President’s Claim

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 6

Dissatisfaction at the present method of dividing revenue between ridings, according to rates collected in each area,…

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Conargo Shire Alters Boundaries 30 Electors Affected

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 8

Conargo Shire Council yesterday decided that the Parish of Warrawool should be transferred from C. Riding to…

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Murray Shire Truck Damaged Drivers Responsible In Future

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 2

The universal of a truck was shattered recently when pulling out piles at the Bullatale Creek bridge, Murray Shire…

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Universal franchise opposed for council polls

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Thurs,: The State Government would reject the Labor Party’s proposals for adult franchise for municipal…

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Flood Conditions Cause Bridges to Deteriorate Position Serious In Murray Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 2

THE serious position regarding bridges within Murray Shire was reviewed for council’s information by the engineer, Mr. M. R. Cover, at Monday’s meeting. Council will recommend the acceptance of the tender…

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Bucki Creek Crossing to be Improved by Council

The Observer · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 1

Recommendations for improvements to the Creek crossing in Kreutzberger's Lane, made to Monday's Shire Council meeting by the engineer (Mr. Kerie) were adopted…

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Council not prepared to spend £40,000 on the Albury aerodrome

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 12

Albury City Council was not prepared to spend £40,000 to get a licence for Albury aerodrome, said the Mayor (Ald. Bunton) last night. He made this statement at the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in answer to a question…

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Yackandandah Council’s Ultimatum to Wood Carters Must stop “wrecking” of roads or “get out”

Border Morning Mail · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 7

Unless Bonegilla migrant- camp wood contractors stop “wrecking” roads they will fee banned from every lane, road or bush track in the Yackandandah Shire…

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Wodonga Shire Elections

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 16 August 1952 · page 2

Mr. Jack Mylon has nominated for the town riding seat on Wodonga Shire Council held by Cr. V. R. Peard. Election will be held…

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[?] in Brief From Murray Shire Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 3

[?] following matters were [?] Murray shire Council [?] councillors met at [?] last week :—…

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Legislative Council Nominee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 2

Associated for many years with progressive organisations in the M.I.A. Mr. P. Grace, of Yanco, has been endorsed by the Labor…

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Arts Council Music Group

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 2

Included in the films to be screened tonight by the Arts Council Music Group are “The Barber of Seville” (40 minutes),…

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£12,605 for new buildings in the Hume Shire

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 5

Building applications conditionally approved at yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council involved an outlay of…

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