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Council & local affairs, 1953

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Hay Municipal Library New Books: 4th LIST, 1953

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 2

The following new books and replacements have been added to the library:— SECTION A: ADULT FICTION…

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Why I am nominating as an alderman Carl Farrah Policy

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 March 1953 · page 24

“I have been a citizen of Albury for the past 26 years and no doubt will still be here for the rest of my life. Therefore, it is my city…

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80 p.c, poll expected today at Council elections

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 28 March 1953 · page 24

More than 10,500 people are eligible to vote at the Albury City Council by-election today to fill two vacancies, and an 80 per cent poll is expected because of the interest in the elections. Last minute canvassing…

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New Aldermen

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 2

TWO successful candidates at the Albury City Council by-election, Messrs. White and Maries, are to be…

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Mr. White, Mr. Marks win keen Albury City Council poll

Border Morning Mail · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 3

Saturday’s Albury City Council by-election to fill two vacancies was one of the keenest in His long history of the city and interest was above the overage. The vacancies were caused by the resignations of Ald. Robertson…

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Council to Suggest Municipality Shire Amalgamation

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 2

A special meeting of the Hay Municipal Council has been called for to-night to discuss the amalgamation of…

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Shire Shorts Carrathool

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 2

By a majority, decision, Carrathool Shire decided to take out accident insurance to cover councilors against accidents while…

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Chiltern Council Briefs

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 9

At a meeting of Chiltern Council yesterday Barnawartha School Committee drew attention to the dangerous state of the…

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Carrathool Shire to Enter for Bluett Award

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 4

An entry will be submitted by Carrathool Shire, this year for the A. R. Bluett Memorial Award, which is awarded annually to the…

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Move To Restrain Shire Front Collecting Rates Roads Responsibility Demanded

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 3

If State headquarters of the Australian Primary Producers’ Union agrees to a resolution of its Whitton branch, an…

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Sportsmanship was the feature City Council Election Poll Declared Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 2

Sportsmanship was the feature of the declaration of the Albury Council by-election by the returning officer, Mr. Roy Collings, at the Town Hall yesterday. After the final polling…

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A.l.p. Council to Ask Deferment of Bank Changes

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 31 March 1953 · page 2

Mr. H. S. Roberton, M.H.R., is to be asked by the A.L.P. Murrumbidgee Electorate Council to try and persuade, the Federal…

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“Lord Mayor of Albury”

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 2

It was a quaintly addressed letter that the Mayor (Aid. Bunton) received yesterday from a Melbourne boy who…

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Mayor praises Crown jewels replica display

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 10

Display of replicas of the Crown jewels in Albury would foster goodwill between nations and provide for a better…

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New aldermen welcomed

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

In welcoming Alderman White and Marks to Albury City Council last night, the Mayor (Ald. Bunton) said they were…

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Shire Is Healthy

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 8

Rutherglen Shire area is healthy, according to the report of the Health Inspector (Mr. D. A. Williams) received at yesterday’s…

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Next City Council Meeting

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 2

Next meeting of Albury City Council will be held on Tuesday. April 14, it was decided last, night, The ordinary day for the…

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Murray Shire Gets Grant For Moama Swimming Area

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 3

Murray Shire Council is to receive a grant from the Department of Local Government towards the cost of…

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Rutherglen Council Engineer’s Report

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 9

Rutherglen Shire engineer yesterday gave a comprehensive report on road and other work under his charge. He emphasised…

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Council to Discuss Noreuil Park Plan

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 16

The Noreuil Park plan had been shelved half a dozen tames, because council had been cramped for time, the Mayor (Aid. Bunion) stated of lost night’s City Council meeting…

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