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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

1,133 stories in Murray's papers · page 46 of 57

Mayor congratulated on L.G. Assn. appointment

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 5

Aldermen at Albury City Council last night congratulated the Mayor (Ald. Bunton) on his election as president of the…

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City Council Decisions Approach to have baths open during lunch hour

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 November 1953 · page 5

Albury City Council will approach Olympic Pool lessee (Mr. Harold Roxburgh} with a view to the baths being kept open during the luncheon hour period for the benefit of shop and factory…

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Mayor Challenges Council to Suggest Improper Practice, Neglect

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

A CHALLENGE to suggest he had been guilty of neglect of duty or of improper practices was made by the Mayor (Aid. J. P. Flood), at a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday. He was closing a debate on a series of questions concerning a contract for…

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24 Nominations - Record - for Alderman

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

WHEN nominations for alderman for the Deniliquin Municipal Council closed on Wednesday afternoon. 24 proposals had been received by the town clerk, Mr. A. J. Chant…

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Corowa Municipal Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, November 10, when there was present. The Mayor (Aid. M. Carrigg) in the Chair; Aldermen S. R. E. Loveridge, J. Esmond, A. J. Rogglero, J. Shanaham,…

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No Contest in Waradegry Shire Four Ridings Now in Murrumbidgee Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 2

There is no contest in the elections for the Waradgery Shire, the present Council, with the exception of Cr. R…

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Electricity Tonight to Conargo Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

Electricity will be switched on to Conargo Shire, tonight at a ceremony at the power house at 8.15…

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Roos’ Banquet Mayor praises set-up at Greenfield Park

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 5

Greenfield Park was an example of what could be done, and what should be done, by a sporting body in the interests of the city, Mayor (Ald. Bunton) said last night…

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Shire President Pays Respect to Late Mrs Fawns

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

Conargo Shire president Cr. L. W. Moored, requested councillors to stand with bowed heads as a remark of respect to Cr. J…

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Councillors Re-elected in Two Ridings For Culcairn Shire

The Observer · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 1

The Returning Officer for the Shire of Culcuirn (Mr. W. J. Conley) has declared the retiring councillors in A and B Ridings re-elected unopposed for the forthcoming elections…

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Royal Visit to Wagga Space for Culcairn Shire residents allocated

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 11

Culcairn Shire Council was informed at its meeting on Wednesday by the Royal Visit Executive Committee, Wagga, that council had been allocated a site for a decorative arch in Edward street, just cast of Murray…

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Council Support For Queen's Fund if Local

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 2

If the proposed Coronation Gift Fund Appeal is applied locally, it will be supported by the Hay Municipal Council…

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Mr. K. H. Druitt Candidate For Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 3

Mr Keith Druitt. of Hardinge street, has notified the “Pastoral Times” that he will stand for the Municipal Council elections…

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More City Rule for Country Council Vote Change

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 3

The system of voting at council elections had been altered so that Labour could force its city-made policies on to…

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Original Correspondence The Council Elections (To the Editor of the "Riverine Grazier,")

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 November 1953 · page 2

Sir,—Proportional Representation is to be used to elect aldermen and shire councillors, where three or more have to be elected…

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Top Hat for Lord Mayor

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 November 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Fri.: Seventy-years-old Miss Ethel M. Tyers, of Lei-, [?]ter, has sent a top hat to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne…

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15 seek nine seats on Albury Council

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 14 November 1953 · page 2

Town clerk (Mr R. Callings) yesterday announced that 15 candidates, who submitted their names for election to the Albury…

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Bush Fire Danger Urana Shire leader’s appeal

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 6

President of Urana Shire Council (Cr. J. M. Smith) yesterday appealed to all to cooperate in taking precautions to…

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Letter to the Editor the Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 6

Sir,—Proportional representation is to be used to elect aldermen and shire councillors where three or more have to be elected on…

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Council’s help to be sought [?] improving sporting field

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 November 1953 · page 15

Sporting activities play an important port in the lives of Albury [?]ple and the question is forcibly posed—Why are sporting fields allowt[?] to deteriorate from international match standards to a state where [?] cricketers feel ashamed to invite visiting teams here ?…

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