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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1956

216 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 11

Shire Elections. To the Electors of C Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 6

At the request of a number of electors, I have decided to nominate as a candidate for one of the seats in C Riding at the…

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Shire Elections. To the Electors of “C” Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 6

I wish to inform you that I have nominated for a seat on the Council in “C” Riding. If elected I will do my utmost to…

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Shire of Berrigan Ordinary Elections of Councillors. Saturday, 1st DECEMBER, 1956

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 6

The Polling Places in connection with the above will be as under:— “A” RIDING:…

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Shire Elections. To the Electors of B Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1956 · page 6

As one of your representatives on the Shire Council for some years, I am again seeking election, and assure you that if…

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Fiftieth Anniversary of Shire Councils

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1956 · page 4

Cr. F. McPherson, Jerilderie Shire President, represented the Shires Association at a Civic Diner held in the Red…

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[?]ivilege to Have [?]erved says Mayor

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 November 1956 · page 9

It was the last meeting [?]ell which he [?] mayor, [?] J. P. held last Wednesday…

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[?]ld. Prunster [?]lleges Disloyalty to Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 30 November 1956 · page 1

[?] regret the necessity of [?] this [?] I [?] strongly to [?] of [?] who sit around [?]…

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Mayor Topped Poll in Council Election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 December 1956 · page 1

ELECTION in the Deniliquin Municipal Council on Saturday resulted in the entire council being returned, with Ald. J. F. Danckert replacing Mr. R. W. Prunster who did not seek re-election after being an alderman for…

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Shire Elections. Cr. Martyn Narrowly Defeated

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 5

The triennial election of Councillors to the Berrigan Shire took place on Saturday. There were contests in three of the…

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Shire Elections. To the Electors of C Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 5

I desire to thank you sincertly for re-electing, me as one of your Councillors for the next three years. It will, be my endeavor…

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Shire Elections. To the Electors of B Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 4

Permit me to extend my thanks to those who supported my candidature at Saturday’s election and to assure them it was…

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Shire Elections. To the Electors of B Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 4

I wish to thank you for the support given me at Saturday’s elections, and to assure you of my continued efforts on your…

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Shire Election's. To the Electors of B Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 4

Please accept my sincere thanks for the vote of confidence in returning the again as one of your representatives at the…

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Shire Elections. To the Electors of C Riding. Ladies and Gentlemen,—

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1956 · page 5

Please accept my thanks for your vote, re-electing me as one of your Councillors for the next three years. I can assure you I…

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Windouran Shire President

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 December 1956 · page 1

Cr. A. J. Symons was elected president of Windouran Shire Council at the first meeting of the new council yesterday. Cr. T. C. Macaw, who held office for the past 13 years, declined nomination…

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Gavel Presented To Council

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 December 1956 · page 1

A gavel was presented to the mayor (Ald. J. P. Burchfield) by the headmaster (Mr. B. N. Farlow) at the…

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Cr. Lea New Murray Shire President

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 December 1956 · page 1

Cr. H. C. Lea was elected President of Murray Shire Council at the first meeting of the new council yesterday…

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Murray Shire Rejects 50 percent Increase for Road Sealing

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 December 1956 · page 1

SEALING WORKS would lie carried oat next year, Murray Shire Council decided yesterday after learning that a progressive sealing programme would entail [?]rate increase of 2d. in the £ on the U.C.V…

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Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1956 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jerilderie Shire Council was held on Tuesday following a Special Meeting and a…

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Shire President's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 December 1956 · page 1

The year just concluded has a most difficult and trying one for my Council. Council was forced to carry out its many…

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