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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

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Shire Shorts Carrathool

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 November 1954 · page 2

Council spent some time debating a motion moved under notice by Cr. Campbell that the control of impounding should be taken…

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Mayor hopes £15,000 will be raised

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 November 1954 · page 16

The hope that Albury’s current Floral Festival would raise as much as the combined total of the three previous carnivals was expressed by the Mayor, Ald. Bunton, at the festival opening…

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Country Candidates for Legislative Council

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 November 1954 · page 1

Two well-known figures with wide country interests have been nominated by the Country Party for next week's election…

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Carrathool Council Considers More Money for Secondary Roads

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 November 1954 · page 4

CARRATHOOL Shire Council will consider at its next meeting making more money available for maintenance of secondary roads in the Shire, and will also consider increased vote for rabbit destruction in 1955…

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Council may discuss archway suggestion today

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 December 1954 · page 10

Wodongo Shire Council, which meets today, probably will discuss Mr. Mitchell’s (M.L.A.) suggestion for an archway on the Victorian side of the proposed new Union Bridge…

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Wodonga’s water system inadequate, council told

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 2 December 1954 · page 4

Wodonga’s whole water reticulation system is inadequate, according to Melbourne consulting engineer, Mr. D. W. Candy, who is preparing o report on the town’s water supply needs for Wodonga Shire Council…

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Rutherglen Shire Meets

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 December 1954 · page 2

Ordinary meeting of Rutherglen Shire Council will be held at the Council Chambers today, commencing at 11 a.m. Business will…

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Hay Municipal Library

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 December 1954 · page 2

Present at the Library Committee meeting on Wednesday were Ald. Bryant (who was voted to the chair) Aid. Triffitt,…

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Ex-shire Clerk’s Body in Dam

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 December 1954 · page 8

WAGGA, Fri.: Prominent Junee citizen, Mr. James Nugent, 66, was found dead early this morning in a dam near Willow Park…

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Eight life governorships in Towong Shire to Blind Institute

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 December 1954 · page 8

Eight Victorian Institute for the Blind governorships were presented at the Towong Shire Auxiliary’s annual meeting…

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Who Will Be Mayor ?

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 7 December 1954 · page 1

Special meetings this week will he held for the purpose of electing the 1955 leaders of the Deniliquin Municipal Council and the Conargo Shire Council. Mayor of the municipality will…

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Carrathool Shire Current Works

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 December 1954 · page 2

The acting engineer reported to Council at the last meeting:— Highway: The highway is in fair order throughout except for…

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Counsel alleges council engineer gained from outside dealings

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 December 1954 · page 17

WAGGA, Mon.: Sydney barrister Mr. E. Lusher said today that the suspended Wagga City Council engineer, Mr. E. G. Charles, had used “cunning and deceit” in his dealings with outside people for his own gain while in the service of the Wagga City Council…

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News from the District BEECHWORTH Shire Council Leases Old Municipal Site to Boy Scouts

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 December 1954 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of Beechworth Shire Council on Friday. December 3, a deputation consisting of Mr F. J. Skidmore…

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Hair Color Man Meets the Mayor

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 December 1954 · page 4

Visiting demonstrator of hair coloring products made by I’Oreal of Paris, Mr Vande Carleye has visited most countries,…

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In Albury Council Last Night Aldermen concerned at vandalism in Albury

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 10

Vandalism in Albury had reached serious proportions, aldermen slated at last evening’s meeting of the City Council, when it was reported that destruction of lights by vandals had spoilt…

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Council Plans to Increase Staff

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 19

To cope with additional work, City Council will consider additions to staff in the water and sewerage, engineering, gardens, health and electricity departments. Council’s over-all staff…

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Kerb-to-kerb tarring discussion by council

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 2

Tarring of road edges in some parts of the city to provide a complete kerb to kerb surface will be considered by aldermen of…

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Albury City Council Warnings on Wrapping of Meat

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 6

A number of butchers’ shops had been visited, and warnings issued in reference to the incorrect wrapping of meat, the health…

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Albury City Council Officers’ Reports After-hour power failures

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 December 1954 · page 8

Electricity Department’s position regarding the handling of complaints of power failures after hours was explained by the…

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