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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

985 stories in Murray's papers · page 42 of 50

Wade Shire to Be Sued

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 4

It was revealed at a special meeting of Wade Shire Council recently that Messrs. Hennessy, Hennessy & Co., Sydney…

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Towong Council briefs

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 5

President of Towong Shire Council (Cr J. Ronan) will switch on the electric lights at Bethanga Soldiers’ Memorial…

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Sub-Standard Dwelling To Be Condemned Murray Shire Will Act

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 1

Although Murray Shire Council could not prevent the sale of land on which a garage, used as a residence, was…

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Victorian Operators Slash Road Contract Rates Murray Shire Saves £757

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 1

Many Victorian contractors are seeking work in this district it was revealed at yesterday’s meeting of the Murray…

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Towong Council told of use of anchored trees as aid in fighting erosion

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 November 1952 · page 16

Information on reduction of soil erosion in rivers by means of anchored frees was given to yesterday’s meeting of Towong Shire Council by the acting secretary of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission (Mr…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 7

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

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Ex-Mayor fined sat unlawfully

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tues.: A former Mayor of Williamstown, Stephen Loft, was -order the to pay penalties of £192 in…

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Mayor to open file art exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 2

The Mayor (AId. Bunton) will open the 1952 Albury Art Prize exhibition in the Plaza Theatre at 8 o’clock tonight…

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Council to “war” on mosquitoes

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 9

Corowa council will have all still water in public parks and other breeding places treated to kill mosquito larvae…

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Wagga Council will buy “duration ” cottages

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 2

Wagga City Council is following the footsteps of Albury Cowra, Bathurst, Lithgow and Orange m accepting the terms for…

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What Corowa Council did last night Decision made on fulltime Health Inspector

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 9

Corowa Municipal Council has decided to appoint a full-time Health Inspector. This decision was made at last night's meeting. The voting was four to…

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Mayor visits Japanese ship captain

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 10

ADELAIDE. Wed.: The Mayor of Port Lincoln (Mr W. A. Trigg) visited Captain K. Ogata aboard the Yuho Maru today…

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Mayor’s Appeal at Art Prize Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 16

Appeals to artists and the public to give greater support to Albury’s annual art prize were made at the opening of the 1952 prize exhibition in the Plaza theatre last night…

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City Council Briefs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 7

West Albury Progress Association had four requests before city council last night. They were—…

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City Council Works C’tee Recommendations

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 16

Works committee recommendations adopted at city council meeting last night were: Bowling green and beautification…

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Officers’ Reports to City Council Abattoir to Be Registered with Commerce Dept

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 16

A move will be made to have Albury abattoirs registered with the Department of Commerce and Agriculture as an abattoir…

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Decisions at last night’s City Council meeting Simple method of banning fires

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 7

A simplified method of prohibiting lighting of fires in open air should the need arise during the coming summer has been…

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Conargo Shire Valuation

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 November 1952 · page 6

Messrs Bradford and Fawcett, through Mr T. J. Fawcett, in a letter read at yesterday’s meeting of Conargo Shire Council…

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Corowa Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 November 1952 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. M. Carrigg, chair) Aldermen S. K. Loveridge, T. C. Morris, J. Bartlett, T. Carson, J…

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A Former Mayor Burnt to Death

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 November 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thurs.: A St. Kilda councillor and former Mayor of St. Kilda, was burned to death in a six-roomed weatherboard…

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