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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

994 stories in Murray's papers · page 32 of 50

Radio Communication in Carrathool Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 2

After listening to a demonstration of two-way radio communication between the, Shire Office and a car near…

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Regional Council Scheme

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 2

The City of Wagga Council wrote to Carrathool Shire respecting formation of Regional Area Associations and…

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Murray Shire [?] £150 for Ro[?] Visit Expensive

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 8

Bo[?] on [?] statement of acc[?] with the Royal [?] Shire Council [?]…

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Australian Labor Party Murrumbidgee Electorate Council

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the Murrumbidgee Electorate Council, of the Australian Labor Party was held in the Soldiers' Hall,…

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Hay Municipal Library New Books: List No. 9, 1054. Section A: Adult Fiction

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 August 1954 · page 2

The following new books have been added to the Hay Municipal Library and are now available:— 1. "The Story of Esther,…

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What Culcairn Council did on

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 August 1954 · page 14

At the monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council on Monday there were present : Crs. Alister Ross (President), C. A. Lee, J. D. Ritchie, H. Wehrman, E. L Thomas, C. E. Burdock, J. C…

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Wangaratta News Items Council and Transport Board

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 15

WANGARATTA, Tues. : Oxley Shire councillors were yesterday critical of the Transport Regulation Board, which has rejected…

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Local Government Polls This Month Keen contest seen in Beechworth Shire

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 6

The nomination of six candidates for three vacancies on Beechworth Shire Council promises to make this one of the keenest fights few seats in this month's northeast Victorian local government elections…

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Mayor Reports to Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 1

In a minute to the Hay Municipal Council on Tuesday, the Mayor, Ald. O. J. Smith, stated:— 'Electricity Pole Dump: A…

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Culcairn Shire Council Granted Holidays For District Shows

The Observer · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 6

The Chief Secretary's Department informed the monthly meeting of Culcairn Shire Council, held on Monday last, that it approved of public holidays within the shire on Saturday, 11th September (Henty Jubilee…

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Council Shorts Municipality of Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 2

Present at the meeting on Tuesday were: Ald. O. J. Smith (Mayor), Aldermen Blackley, Morgan, Triffitt, Flood, Richards,…

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Arts Council Concert

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 4

As reported last week, a group of artists from the Arts Council, will give a recital in the Hay War Memorial High School Hall…

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Action by Conargo Shire on Stock Straying on Roads

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 3

DIRECT ACTION against owners of straying stock will be tried by Conargo Shire Council…

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Notice of Motion for Corowa Council

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 2

Corowa Municipal Council will hold its meeting next Tuesday at 7.45 p.m., when, apart from" or-n dinary business, notice of motion…

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Wangaratta News Council Elections

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 August 1954 · page 6

WANGARATTA, Sun. : Five nominations have been received for the borough elections, Crs. C. Denn, J. Joseph and G…

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Labor Lord Mayor, now a M.L.A., has salary jumped to £7000 a year

Border Morning Mail · Monday 16 August 1954 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sun.: The Lord Mayor (Ald. P. Hills, Lab.) yesterday won the by-election for Phillip seat in the Legislative Assembly. Though Phillip is a blue ribbon seat, the number of votes for Independent candidate Mr. J. W. Campbell was a shock for Labor supporters…

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Mayor opens Education Week at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 2

Education called for the application of knowledge in a loyal sense and with the development of the virtues of tolerance, understanding and good citizenship…

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What Hume Shire Council Pipy Yesterday Gas to be connected to homes at Lavington: application is approved

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 11

Gas is to be made available to homes at Lavington. At its meeting yesterday, Hume Shire Council approved on application by Albury Gas Co. Ltd, to extend its mains throughout the township An agreement is to be…

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Engineer’s Report to Council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 11

The engineer, Mr. R. V. Welsb. reported to yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council that he had inspected road running north past…

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Council's Attitude on "Private" Mains

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 17 August 1954 · page 2

Hay Municipal Council on Tuesday last defined its attitude to so-called "private" water and other mains by…

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