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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

994 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 50

Shire Council Health Inspector's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 4

Infectious Diseases:—It is very pleasing to note that during the year 1953 not one case of infectious disease as…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 2

At the December meeting when dealing with the estimates, Council authorised the purchase of a grader and…

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Shire President's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 2

Some criticism has been levelled at Council for its seeming neglect in not making some provision for the…

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Corowa Council to discuss raising loans

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 7

A special meeting of Corowa Municipal Council will be held on Monday, March 1, to consider borrowing money for undertakings in the 1954-55 financial year…

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“Honor Should Go Around” Corowa’s deputy Mayor, deputy clerk for Benalla visit

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 2

Corowa’s, deputy Mayor, AW. Sammons, and deputy town clerk, Mr. L. Carrigg, will represent the municipality at the official reception to Queen Elizabeth at Benalla on March 5…

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Council to hear deputation on street barrow licence

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 8

Albury City Council decided lost night to hear in works committee next Wednesday night a deputation on behalf of Plummet Bros., who operate a fruit and vegetable barrow in Dean street and who have applied for renewal of their licence…

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To the Editor Mayor, Aldermen Defended

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

Sir,—Regarding Mr. Biggs’ letter criticising our Mayor and aldermen on the amount Albury spent on the Queen’s Wagga visit…

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Corowa Municipal Council

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Corowa Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening when there were present Ald. F. R. Sammons (Deputy Mayor, in the chair), Aldermen S. Loveridge, O. Broderick, M. Voss, W. M. Johnson A. Roggier[?]…

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Steel Ramps for Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

Providing satisfactory delivery arrangements can be made, Waradgery Shire Council will purchase a number of motor by-pass…

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Culcairn Shire Arch Was Impressive

The Observer · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 1

THE ROYAL PROGRESS passing under the Culcairn Shire arch in Edward Street on the return of the [?] from the showground, where they witnessed woodchopping and sheep shearing displays and an exhibition for [?]ang throwing. The Royal route was guily decorated for this historic occasion, and the effort of the [?] erina was praised by leading statement. The Shire arch, decorated in wool and wheaton hay months [?]…

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Carrathool Shire Represented at Wagga

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 4

Cr. W. G. Parker (Shire President) told his Council on Monday:—"At the invitation of the Wagga…

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Work Progress in Waradgery Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

In his monthly report on Shire work during the month, the Shire engineer said: "On the Deniliquin Road…

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Shire's Attention Drawn to Drainage Problems

The Observer · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 6

Culcairn Shire Council's attention is to be drawn to the non-existence of drainage in front of the new Housing Commission homes in Balfour Street east, and also to the unsatisfactory condition of the footpaths, it was…

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Presentation to Murray Shire Ex-President

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 8

Murray Shire Council ex-president, Cr. B. Dolan, and Mrs. Dolan, were presented with a beautiful silver tray at…

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Endowment System Unfair, Says Carrathool Shire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 1

Carrathool Shire will make a fresh application for endowment this year and will endeavour' to seek a new system of…

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Council Gets Ejectment Order

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 8

Wodonga Shire Council secured an ejectment order in Wodonga Court yesterday against Allan N. Grant, tenant of a…

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Farewell for Council Typiste

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

Miss Roma Parr, senior typiste on the staff of the Carrathool Shire Council, who has resigned after five years' service, was…

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Albury City Council officers’ reports

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 12

Following officers’ reports were before Albury City Council on Wednesday night: CITY ENGINEER (Mr. Sar[?]as)…

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Council Objects to Hotel License

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 1

Carrathool Shire President (Cr. Parker) reported to Council on Monday:—"As instructed by Council…

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Hillston Electricity Matters Before Council

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 February 1954 · page 2

Council first discussed the Hillston electricity accounts when receiving a letter from Mr. D. H. J. Hill, requesting credit for…

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