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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

1,133 stories in Murray's papers · page 38 of 57

Transfers Of Land Within The Municipal Area

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 September 1953 · page 6

The Municipal Council on Wednesday night authorised the town clerk (Mr. A. J. Chant) to alter valuation and…

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Municipal Jottings

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 September 1953 · page 1

A letter was received by the Municipal Council on Wednesday night from the Cemetery Trust, expressing appreciation…

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Mayor welcomes professor

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 14

With the allocation of modern methods to primary production, wool growing was becoming more and more…

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Death Causes Council to Adjourn

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 2

Hume Shire Council monthly meeting, set down for yesterday, was adjourned until Wednesday…

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Leeton Council Gives Land for Homes

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 2

As at the result of a decision made at the Leeton Shore Council meeting last week, approving a suggestion by the Housing…

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Murray Shire Refuses to Consult Ratepayers on Road Sealing Plan

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 3

By a delaying amendment at its September meeting the Murray Shire Council escaped from making a decision on Cr. H. C. Lea’s motion: “That council circularises all ratepayers of the Murray Shire with a view to…

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Hay Municipal Library New Books: 14th LIST, 1953

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 2

The following new books have been added to the library and are now available:— SECTION A GENERAL…

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Saturday, Dec’ber 5 Will Be Municipal Election Day

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 22 September 1953 · page 2

Municipal aldermen endorsed arrangements for the triennial election on December 5 at Wednesday night’s meeting. The…

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Shire Council. Shire Clerk’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1953 · page 3

The Shire Clerk (Mr. W. H. Rodgers), reported as follows:— Staff Matters.—Mr N. J. Cartor resumed from sick leave on…

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Shire Council. Electrical Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1953 · page 7

Mr. N. J. Carter (Electrical Engineer) reported as follows:— Savernake Rural Extension No. 2.—All substati[?] have…

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Shire Council. Health Inspector’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1953 · page 9

The Health Inspector (Mr. C. Platt) reported as follows:— Infections Diseases,—One case of [?] fever was reported…

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Council’s Surplus Jumps to £2494

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 September 1953 · page 9

This year Hume Shire Council had a surplus of £2494, compared with £28 last year, it was stated, by the auditor (Mr Norman J…

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What Hume Council Did Yesterday Promise to Lavington on water supply

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 September 1953 · page 9

Hume Shire Council would provide further extensions to water supplies at Lavington and this would begin in the very near future; President (Cr. Hall) stated in a presidential minute…

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Coreen Council committee to arrange details for Royal visit to Benalla

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 24 September 1953 · page 3

Coreen Shire Council meeting on Monday formed o special committee to arrange delays of the Royal visit to Benalla. Committee will inquire into the number of residents…

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Coreen Shire Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Coreen Shire Council was held on Monday when there were present: The President, Cr. T. Lewis (chair), Councilors A.E. Mitchell, R. Norman, T. Sanger, E. Bott, H. Ball and J. Purtle: Mr. T. Tasker…

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Shire Council Critical of Telephone Service

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 1

TRUNK line telephone services, particularly between Hay and Melbourne, were described as "putrid" by Cr. E. P. Sides at a meeting of the Waradgery Shire Council yesterday…

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Carrathool Shire Staff Chances Deputy Shire Clerk Farewelled

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 4

Mr. E. R. Wilson, Deputy Shire Clerk of Carrathol Shire, who has been appointed Shire clerk of the Windouran Shire…

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Bridge Work Delay in Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 2

Because of inability to obtain experienced bridge carpenters, Waradgery Shire will not be able to proceed with proposed repairs…

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Albury Arts Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 2

Albury Arts Council Music Group met at Miss M. Roper’s studio, with a good attendance. The guest artist, Miss Thelma…

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Carrathool Shire Shacks on Railway Property

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 25 September 1953 · page 2

Carrathool Shire will ask the Railways Department to provide suitable housing for its married staff…

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