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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

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Hay Municipal Library New Books: Fourth List, 1952

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 February 1952 · page 4

The following books have just been added to the Hay Municipal Library:— SECTION A: CHILDREN'S…

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Olympic Council wants £35,000

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 9

SYDNEY, Tues.: The NSW Olympic Council tomorrow will launch its final appeal for funds to send a team, to the Games at…

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Holbrook Council Discusses Recent Bush Fires in District “Bigger, better equipped fire brigades are needed” (By Our Own Reporter.)

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 2

Although bush fire brigades did an “amazing job” during the Halbrook fires, their numbers and equipment were hopelessly inadequate, Holbrook Council was fold yesterday. President (Cr. Kane) urged better State protection against big fires…

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Lockhart Shire Council Main Road Request Turned Down by Department

The Observer · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 2

The Department of Main Roads notified the February meeting of Lockhart Shire Council that the request for a proclamation of a main road to Cookardinia from Bidgeemia had been considered…

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Council’s £75,000 Windfall

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 9

SYDNEY, Thurs.: The City Council would receive an extra £75,000 per annum in rates if the Federal Government paid rates…

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Council Criticised on Sunday Sport Question

The Observer · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 5

There was a full attendance of the members of the Henty-Culcairn Ministers' Fraternal when it met for its quarterly…

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Southern Riverina Irrigators Central Council Annual Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 4

The annual meeting of the above was held in Finley on Wednesday 27th. February, when the president, Mr. R. C…

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S.R.C. Council Discussed Henty Water Shortage

The Observer · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 5

Several water supply problems affecting the Southern Riverina County Council areas were discussed by the monthly meeting last week. Cr. L. C. Lindner (Culcairn Shire) reported a…

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20 Tons Rubbish Dumped Here Each Week “Fed up with council’s inactivity” (To the Editor.)

Border Morning Mail · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 8

Sir,—South Albury residents are really fed up with the inactivity of council to find an alternative site for the city rubbish dump. In these enlightened times it is almost unbelievable that ratepayers have to put up with…

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Hay Municipal Library

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 February 1952 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the committee of the Hay Municipal Library was held on Tuesday, 26th February, 1952, at 8…

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Alderman Broke Own Law

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 4

The Council of the City of Orange has decided to summons an alderman for illegally using water during period of restriction…

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Hume Shire President Entertains

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 6

Hume Shire President (Cr. A. W. Hall) entertained 150 friends at Burrumbuttock Hall on Saturday night to celebrate the 21st…

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Murrumbidgee Shire Money Required for Plant Purchases

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 1

It was decided at the monthly meeting of the Murrumbidgee Shire Council to ask the Department of Local Government to…

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E. and S. Association Culcairn District Council Annual Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 11

Annual meeting of Culcairn District Council of the F&S Association at Culcairn yesterday was attended by delegates—Messrs W…

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Chiltern Council may buy steel posts direct from the makers

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 11

Chiltern Shire Council may make application for the purchase of Australian made steel posts direct from manufacturers. This was decided by…

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Mr. Graham Disappointed with Results of A. A. Council Meeting

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 4

THE N.S.W. Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. E. H. Graham, M.L.A., said today he was most disappointed with the results of the Australian Agricultural Council meeting in Canberra…

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Culcairn District Council Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 March 1952 · page 10

Correspondence received at the annual meeting of Culcairn District. Council of the F and S Association on Monday included:…

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Mayor, Mayoress will sponsor “Princess” at Albury Floral Festival

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 5 March 1952 · page 7

The creation of a memorial score board at the Albury sportsground will be the project for a surprise “Princess” nomination for the Floral festival…

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City Council Decisions Site for new garbage tip is approved

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 12

City Council last night approved the location of its new rubbish tip on part of section 62 on Mr J. Phummer’s property. Chief city health inspector (Mr Morrow) said it was estimated that the [?] would hold about six months of council’s garbage…

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Public Blitz for Teachers' Housing Mayor To Be Asked To Call Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 2

So bad has become the housing position for the teaching profession in Hay, that it might be difficult in the future to get teachers to accept appointments to the town, it was stated at the annual meeting of the…

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