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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

994 stories in Murray's papers · page 36 of 50

Decisions of Fed. C.P. Council

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 September 1954 · page 8

CANBERRA, Sun.: The Federal Council of the Australian Country Party yesterday called for a four-power treaty for the…

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Correspondence Municipal and Shire Councils (To the Editor)

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 3

Sir. -- Re the proposed amalgamation of the Corowa Municipal and Coreen Shire Councils. It would appear that the…

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Council Shorts Municipality of Hay

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 2

At the adjourned meeting on Tuesday there were present: Ald. O. J. Smith (Mayor), Blackley, Morgan, Triffitt, Flood, Richards,…

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What Towong Council Did Yesterday Cr. D. Northey chosen as new Shire President

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 11

Cr. D. Northey, Mitta Riding representative, was elected President of Towong Shire yesterday. Allowance was fixed of £135, an increase of £15…

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Books for Murray Shire Residents

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 1

Ratepayers of Murray Shire will soon be able to use Regional Library services in Deniliquin and Echuca free of charge. A depot will also be established for use of Mathoura…

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“Punt vital to shire and new town”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 11

Towong Shire Council will press for the construction of a punt right-of-way connecting new Tallangatta township with…

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Johnny calls on Lord Mayor: He didn’t cry, but chewed gum instead!

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 16

MELBOURNE, Mon.: Melbourne’s Lord Mayor (Cr. Selleck) is hardly likely to hove a more informal visitor during his term of office than his caller today—American sob singer Johnnie Ray…

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Council Against Saleyards Move: 5/4 Majority

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 September 1954 · page 1

PROPOSALS to move the Deniliquin Municipal saleyards from the present site were rejected by a special meeting of council last night. By a 5 4 majority a motion by Ald. J.P. Burchfield…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1954 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Berrigan Shire Council was held [?] Monday last, the following Councillors being present: Crs…

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Council move on land acquisition

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 16 September 1954 · page 5

Acquisition of land for development of a civic centre under the town plan will be considered at the next meeting of City…

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Council to Hold License to [?]How Pictures in Town Hall

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 1

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL will not relinquish its picture [?]nce in the Town Hal when the new theatre in Ed[?] St. is in operation. [?] decided this on…

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Hay Municipal Library New Books: List N. 10, 1954

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1954 · page 2

The following books have been added to the Hay Municipal Library and are now available: — SECTION A.:ADULT FICTION…

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Carrathool Shire Appoints Officers

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 2

At its meeting yesterday, the Carrathool Shire Council appointed Mr. E. R. Wilson, at present Shire Clerk at…

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What Hume Shire Council Did Yesterday Reasons given why appointment of fire brigade captain refused

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 10

Reasons tor the refusal to accept the appointment of Mr. w. K. Lindner as captain of Burrumbuttock Bush Fire Brigade were given in a finance committee report at Hume Shire Council meeting yesterday. At its July meeting…

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Arts Council of Australia

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 1

Current interest in the Council might be stimulated by the fact that an exhibition of works of art by country people is sponsored by…

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Corowa Council Meets Tonight

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 2

Ordinary meeting of Corowa Municipal Council will be held at the council chambers at 7.45 p.m. today. quotations for the…

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World Council of Churches

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the World Council of Churches (Albury branch) will be held next Friday evening at St. David ’s…

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Shire Will Forego Part of Aerodrome Claim

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 1

Waradgery Shire Council on Thursday, decided to accept as full payment of its claim the cheque for £1220/17/3 tendered by…

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Waradgery Shire to Press for Bridges on Hay Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 2

Waradgery Shire Council, which now acts an constructing authority for the highways in Hay Municipal Council…

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Engineer’s Report to Hume Council

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 21 September 1954 · page 11

At yesterday’s meeting of Hume Shire Council, the engineer, Mr. Welsh, reported— On Murray Valley estate road at…

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