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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

163 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 9

Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1955 · page 1

The October meeting of Jerilderie Shire Council was held last Thursday, the President, Cr. F. McPherson…

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[?] Fire Brigades Organise In Conargo Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 November 1955 · page 1

We are faced with the prospect that this summer [?] prove to be a very grave bush fire danger period” [?] of Conargo Shire (Cr. J. S. Fawns), told a [?] of the Conargo Shire Bush Fire Bridge…

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Ratepayer Surprised Taking Aggregate In Windouran Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 November 1955 · page 1

It was becoming a common occurrence to find shire property pilfered and wilfully damaged by vandals, thieves, and…

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Sports Section Will Discuss Council Decision

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 1 November 1955 · page 1

Refusal of Deniliquin Municipal Council to permit the committee to erect an Air Force Hut on their Duncan Street…

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Shire Appeals Against Picnic Point Valuation

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 15 November 1955 · page 1

An appeal will be made by the Murray Shire Council against a court decision ordering payment of £424 to Mr. W. Hay for twelve acres of land at Picnic Point which council acquired as a recreation reserve…

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Shire Council

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 10

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

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Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 3

The application for the second half years endowment has been prepared and is ready for signing and sealing…

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Shire Council President's Minute

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 November 1955 · page 4

The Shire President, Cr. F. McPherson presented the following Minute to the Council Meeting last Thursday.—…

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Murray Shire Seeks Architect, Turned Publican

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 6

A determined bid will be made by Murray Shire Council to trace the architect, Mr. W. J. Gowty, who drew up plans…

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Council Stands By Decision

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 1

A decision made by the Conargo Shire Council six months ago to re-align and seal a mile of the Conargo road near the township is to be carried out, despite strong opposition put forward by several councillors at…

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Mathoura News Shire to Control Water Supply

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 6

Following acceptance on Monday of an agreement drawn up by the Victorian Railways Commissioners, Murray Shire Council expects to take over control of the Mathoura water supply before the New Year…

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Carrathool Shire U.c.v. £5½ Million

The Pastoral Times · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 1

Unimproved capital value of Carrathool Shire has been raised to £5,566,625, an overall increase of 100 per cent.,…

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Shire Council Shire Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 6

The Shire Engineer (Mr. J. Corrie) reported as follows:— Main Roads.—Grading and cleaning culverts and guide…

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Shire Council Transfers of Land

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 5

From T. K. [?] to Commissioner of Main Roads, lot A sec 2, Warmatta Street, [?] From [?]…

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Shire Council Health Inspector's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 4

The Diphtheria Immunisation now completed is considered satisfactory. Final record sheets duly completed…

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Bush Fire Danger To the Citizens of the Shire of Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 4

An excellent article on the Bush Fire menace by Mr. C. R. Kerihan of the Rural Bank appeared in the last issue of…

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United Nations Appeal for Children To the Citizens of the Shire of Jerilderie

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1955 · page 4

I draw your attention to the United Nations Appeal for Children which is seeking funds to meet the quota set…

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Electricity in Conargo Shire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 2

Conargo Shire Council hopes to be able to report after next meeting that early steps will be taken to electrify portion of…

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Shire Protests Against Burning-Off

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 1

Supported by the Morago Bush Fire brigade, Windouran Shire Council intends to make a determined bid to stop the burning of stumps and logs in the Morago area by the P.M.G. during the fire prohibition period…

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Spastic Centre Council Mooted

The Pastoral Times · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 7

As a result of the recent visit to Deniliquin of the Country Liasion Officer of the Spastic Centre, Mr. John Strachan, a…

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