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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

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Shire Council. Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1952 · page 4

The Health Inspector (Mr [?] Platt) reported as follows:— Building Applications.—Mr A. G. Cowie, to erect a brick venee[?]…

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General rate fixed by City Council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 January 1952 · page 8

General rate in the city area was fixed at 8d in the £1 at last night’s City Council meeting. “This increase may seem drastic, but a recent inspection showed the tremendous new services needed, all of which will not even be covered…

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Cokeen Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was held on Monday last, when the following were present: Cr. J. F. Izon, president in chair) Crs. T. Sanger, J. Purtle R. Norman, E. J. Sott, T. Lewis, W. Ball and A. E. Mitchell…

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Deniliquin Municipal Band

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 January 1952 · page 1

The Deniliquin Municipal Band, will conduct a recital in Waring Gardens, weather permitting, commencing 8.30 p.m., Sunday…

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News Items From Tumbarumba Shire Council Rates

Border Morning Mail · Monday 28 January 1952 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of the Tumbarumba Shire Council it was decided to apply to the Minister for Local Government to increase…

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Timber Thrown Into River Carrathool Shire Council to Crosecute

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

Carrathool Shire Council at its last meeting re-affirmed a previous decision to prosecute offenders who throw Council timber…

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Carrathool Shire Finances Sound

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

Carrathool Shire finances were in quite a sound position, the shire clerk, Mr. L. Smith, told, a finance committee meeting lagt week…

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Municipal Council Water Restriction Move Ald. Richiards Prevents Action with Recission Motion

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 1

A MAJORITY decision of the Municipal Council to impose water restrictions immediately until the end of February was nullified by Aid. R. A. Richards at a meeting of the Council on Friday…

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Carrathool Shire to Seek New Health Inspector

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

Carrathool Shire Council, at its meeting on Monday last, decided to adverise for a Health Inspector. It did this after lengthy…

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New Bowling Club Gets Underway Undoubted Popularity of Sporting Venture "Achievement in Civic Progress," Says Mayor

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 29 January 1952 · page 2

THERE were about 80 members present at the Hay Bowling Club's new rinks on Saturday, to participate in the fkst day's play organised to actively launch the newly-formed club…

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Former Mayor on 22 Charges

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 30 January 1952 · page 7

SYDNEY, Tues.: Former Mayor of Waterloo. Thomas Richard Pracey, 43, was remanded [?] Paddington Court today oh 22 charges…

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Lockhart Shire Sewerage Advances a Step Further

The Observer · Friday 1 February 1952 · page 4

In his report to the Lockhart Shire Council meeting, the Engineer (Mr. F. A. Prichard reported that plans for sewerage of Lockhart were completed and now ready for further action. In addition to this he pointed out that…

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Protestants form council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 6

A district council of the United Protestant Association was formed at Albury last night. The council will consist of…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Rates Confirmed "C" Riding Gets Special Loan Levy

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 1

At the January meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council suggested new rates for the current year were confirmed…

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Backing certain for appeal to aid fire victims Mayor Calls for Immediate Action

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 5 February 1952 · page 2

Enthusiastic support for an appeal to aid border bush fire victims is assured, civic and church leaders said at Albury yesterday. The Mayor (Ald. Bunton) last night appealed to all local governing bodies and organisations interested in the appeal to form one body to…

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WODONGA District Section Wodonga Shire President’s “Thanks”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 8

Wodonga, through its Shire President (Cr. G. A. W. Boyes) yesterday offered a grateful “thanks” to the thousands of people who helped, either directly or indirectly, to combat last…

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Mayor, MVDL to launch a bush fire relief fund Public Meeting at Albury on Feb. 15

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 6 February 1952 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. Bunton, in conjunction with the Murray Valley Development League, will launch an appeal for funds to assist bush fire victims in border districts. Announcing this last…

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City Council Aldermen stunned

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 3

Aldermen were stunned at last night’s City Council meeting when the Mayor, in a hushed voice, told them of the death of His Majesty,…

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Wodonga Shire general rate now 3/6 in £

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 6

Wodonga Shire Council yesterday increased its general rate by 6d in the £ to 3/6. Yearly sanitary charge was also raised— from £3/12/ to £5. Rates and charges now…

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Council Move on Noreuil Park

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 7 February 1952 · page 2

Following a report by the curator (Mr. Smith) at last night’s city council meeting that takings at Noreuil Park had “eased off”…

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