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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

985 stories in Murray's papers · page 34 of 50

District C.W.A. Meeting Holbrook Elects Council Representatives

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 September 1952 · page 6

At its August meeting, Holbrook CWA elected Mesdames C. and A. Heriot as its representatives on the Group…

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Cr. J. Ronan, new Towong Shire President

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 9

Cr. James Ronan was yesterday elected President of the Towong Shire Council. He replaces Cr. Paton…

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Hillston Matters Matters Discussed by Carrathool Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 September 1952 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Carrathool Shire Council a letter was received from the Hospitals Commission of N.S.W. stating that the…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 5

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

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Shire Council. Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 4

The Shire Engineer, (Mr J. C. McLaren) reported as follows:— M. R. 226.—General maintenance…

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Shire Council Electrical Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 5

Mr N. J. Carter (Electrical Engineer) reported as follows:— Rural Extension to Hawkins' and Howe’s,—I am pleased to…

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Wangaratta News Wangaratta, Tuesday: Oxley Shire Council

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 12

Cr. J. R. Simpson, western riding, was elected President of Oxley Shire Council. Retiring President, Cr. C. C. Johnson, was…

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Municipal Car Test Scheme

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 10 September 1952 · page 12

A SYSTEM of compulsory inspections of motor vehicles at municipal testing stations could…

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Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Jerilderie Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday last, the…

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Closer Settlement Effect On Shire Resources

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 4

Owing to the expansion of Closer Settlement in "B" Riding of the Shire and the possibility of further…

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Wodonga Shire faces large pay-out over stock route

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 September 1952 · page 5

Wodonga Shire Council may be faced with a pay out of thousands of pounds if it accepts a Stockowners’ Association recommendation for a new stock route…

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News from Tallangatta Loss Mayor’s Holiday Camp

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 14

There was an excellent attendance at a public meeting at the shire hall to enable citizens to meet Mr W. A. Brown,, camp…

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Road Loaming In Murray Shire With Commonwealth Grant Funds

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 6

Mr M. R. Cover, engineer to the Murray Shire Council told the council at its meeting on Monday that it was anticipated…

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Cancer Council formed in N.S.W.

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 7

SYDNEY, Thurs.: The premier (Mr Cahill) announced today the establishment of a State Cancer: Council…

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Works in the Shire of Murray Main Roads to Be Inspected to Decide 1953 Programme

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 5

MURRAY Shire Council on Monday agreed to a recommendation from its engineer (Mr. M. R. Cover) that it inspect main roads to ascertain works to be included in the 1953 main and trunk roads maintenance and…

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Council might lose if it spent £80,000 on aerodrome here

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 September 1952 · page 2

If Albury City Council spent £70,000 or £80,000 on a new aerodrome there was no guarantee that it would be reimbursed to that extent if the Federal Government took it over. Mayor (AI. Bunton)…

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“Sharp” practices charge against aldermen

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 12

SYDNEY, Sun.: Allegations of “sharp” practices against Labor aldermen in the Sydney Council will be made at a meeting…

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Albury Arts Council Drama Group

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 September 1952 · page 2

After, a . short, break during the school holidays the Albury drama group is • re-assembling and has plans for a busy and varied programme…

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Conargo Shire Last Thursday’s Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 5

Cr. J. S. Fawns raised the question at Thursday’s Conargo Shire Council meeting as to when the completion of the…

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Conargo Shire Works Engineer’s Report To Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 3

At Thursday’s meeting of Conargo Shire Council the engineer (Mr D. Shields) reported:…

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