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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

985 stories in Murray's papers · page 47 of 50

Mayor Congratulated

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 2

President of the Chamber of Commerce (Mr Brewster) last night congratulated the secretary (Mr. C. Bunton) on being…

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Rates Lower in Berrigan Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 2

The Berrigan Shire Council has reduced its general rate from 5½d. to 4d. In the £ on the U.C.V. The total rates for all services which…

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Fire hozord to go in Wodonga shire

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 3

All fire brigades in the Wodonga area will combine to burn off fire hazards in the shire shortly under the…

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Cr. Lea Chides Deputation to Murray Shire Roadworks Deputation Goes Too Far, Re Claims

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 2

Cr. H. C. Lea told a deputation representing 177 petitioners of Womboota area to Murray Shire Council on Monday that it had gone too far, and that it showed a complete lack of confidence in Crs. A. T. Bremner and H. B. Berryman, whom he…

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[?] Rate Protests Continue [?]Rigators’ Central Council Plans State-wide Crusade

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 1

[?] protests against the water rate rise were made at a [?] called by the Deniliquin Irrigators’ League in the [?] Hall yesterday afternoon. [?] farmers turned up in great force, taxing seating…

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Yackandandah Council Decisions Bridges costing £9000 are planned by engineer

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 10

Yackandandah Shire engineer (Mr. Martin) told yesterday’s meeting of council that plans for the erection of bridges costing approximately £9000 were either in the course of preparation or had been sent to the C.R.B. for…

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P. & C. Request Sets Poser for Council Children’s Education Versus Future Recreation Needs

The Pastoral Times · Friday 12 December 1952 · page 8

The Intermediate High School Parents and Citizens’ Association, representing 340 members, desires dedication of…

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Corowa Municipal Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 1

Supervision of Water Installations.-- The undersecretary, Department of Local Government, wrote in connection with…

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Deniliquin Mayor's Third Term

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 2

Aid. A. G. Campbell was re-elected Mayor of Deniliquin for the third term in succession. It is the fifth time he has held the position…

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Towong Council Decisions “New” Tallangatta plans discussed

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 5

An effort to have the Shire Hall erected on another site in the “New” Tallangatta at Bolga will be made by Towong Shire Council. A deputation comprising…

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Albury Council’s electricity scheme is criticised

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 12

Albury City Council ’s rural electrification scheme was criticised at yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council…

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Demolition of Council Chambers Govt. to claim compensation

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 5

The Crown Law Department will claim a proportional figure of any compensation paid by the Victorian State Rivers and…

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Conargo Council Honours Dave Shields Fine Work As Engineer Recognised

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 2

Before going to lunch after the morning session of Conargo Shire Council on Thursday opportunity was taken by the retiring…

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Hume Shi Re Council Decisions 47 landholders ignore order to make fire-breaks

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 12

Landholders in Hume Shire will be given a notice to plough bush fire breaks by December 30. if this is not done, council will take action to have the breaks made…

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1952 Murray Shire’s Most Progressive Year Record Rates and Expenditure Moama Municipality Added

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 December 1952 · page 8

When Murray Shire Council met at Mathoura recently the year’s actives ware reported upon most comprehensively by the president, Cr. B. Dolan, who described 1952 as “the most progressive 12 months…

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Shire Council. General Business

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1952 · page 3

The damage to footpaths caused by the P.M.G. Department in laying cables at Tocumwal, was criticised by Cr. [?] and…

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Shire Council. Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1952 · page 6

The Shire Engineer Mr J. C. McLaren) reported as follow:— M.R. 22[?]—(a) Maintenance, (b) Repairs to Bullanginya…

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Shire Council Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 December 1952 · page 7

The Health Inspector (Mr C. Platt) reported as follows:— Infections Dis[?]ses.—As with the past several years, this year…

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Aldermen to Inspect Hotel Balcony

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 December 1952 · page 20

The full council will inspect the balcony over the footpath at the Terminus Hotel, Corowa, before any decision is made to…

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Former Mayor’s grave defiled

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 December 1952 · page 20

A former Mayor’s grave in the Corowa cemetery had been defiled by vandals, Ald. Morris told council…

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