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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

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Legislative Council for N. Territory

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 March 1955 · page 7

The Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Fadden. Acting Prime Minister, has selected Mr Hugh S. Roberton, M.H.R., the Federal Member for…

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Shire Council. Correspondence

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 4

From Shires Association of N.S.W. saying the annual Conference will be held in Sydney on 15th June.—President to attend…

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Shire Council General Business

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 1

Cr. Pyle.—That grading the carried, out on the Woodstock and [?] roads; that the lane near Martin’s be attended to;…

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Shire Council. Transfers of Land

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 March 1955 · page 6

From Murphy B. J. to Grey and Seaburn, lots 3/4, sec 27, Finey From Beale T. L. to Hamson W.N. and Roberts J. D.,…

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[?]tright Win for[?] New Aldermen

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 April 1955 · page 1

[?]aldermen elected to the Deniliquin Municipal [?] on Saturday “won outright” but between the [?] three contestants, voting was comparatively [?]pread…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 20 April 1955 · page 9

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

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Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1955 · page 5

On 31st March, three officers visited Jerilderie to inspect the site of the proposed sewerage treatment works. This…

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Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1955 · page 1

The Shire President, Cr. F. McPherson, presided at the April meeting of Jerilderie Shire Council. Others in…

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Jerilderie Shire Council Shire Engineer's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1955 · page 2

Works have progressed over the last month. Some rain hampered work in the eastern section of the…

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Shire Council Health Inspector's Report Building Applications

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 21 April 1955 · page 6

Mr. G. B. Cowhan to erect a shd and timber racks, Lot 9, Powell Street, Jerilderie. Cost £150. Builder self…

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Council To Discuss Electricity

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 8

A conference of all councils in New South Wales concerned with electricity distribution will be held in Sydney on May…

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Council Not To Hang Bunting

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 3

Deniliquin Municipal Council will NOT hang out the hunting, the town’s tradesmen have purchased for the…

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[?]lk “war” looms: Mayor to seek formation co-op. factory

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 1

[?] milk war has been looming over Deniliquin with [?]ospect outside “big business” milk firms com[?] with local tradesmen. [?] large Shepparton firm has applied for a license…

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Council Told Family’s home [?] fit for living [?]

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 8

The housing conditions of a Deniliquin [?] “dilapidated, unsightly, and generall, unfit [?] habitation” — will be the subject of discussion Muncipality’s Health Commence…

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Council faces land sub-division “test case”

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 April 1955 · page 1

By the narrowest possible majority, Deniliquin Municipal Council has decided not to go against the wishes of eight of its ratepayers. The eight ratepayers object to the Council putting…

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Aldermen and Staff In Sydney

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 May 1955 · page 1

The Mayor, Aid. J. P. Burchfield, the Deputy Mayor, Aid. T. Hetherington, as well as the Town Clerk, Mr. A. C. Jackson,…

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Lord Mayor In Car Crash

The Pastoral Times · Friday 6 May 1955 · page 8

Popular Lord Mayor of Sydney, Aid Pat Hills, who visited Deniliquin with the official party for the Deniboota…

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Arts Council Drama Festival

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 10 May 1955 · page 3

The Arts Council has pleasure in announcing that due to the interest and generosity of the Australian Broadcasting…

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Two Leave Conargo Shire Employ

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 May 1955 · page 5

Mr. W. H. Ware’s resignation from the position of Shire Engineer was accepted by the members of Conargo Shire Council at…

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Shire Has No Pity If Owners Of Strays Are Fined

The Pastoral Times · Friday 13 May 1955 · page 1

Stock owners who allow their stock to stray onto roads and highways deserve to he heavily fined as was one owner…

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