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Murray · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1956

216 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 11

Mayor Cong’tulates Hospital Board And Staff

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 11 September 1956 · page 3

It was very pleasing to hear such a comprehensive annual report, the mayor (Ald. J. P. Burchfield) said following the…

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Shire Council. Shire Clerk’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1956 · page 9

The Shire Clerk (Mr W. H Rodgers) reported as follows:— Staff Matters.—Mr J. L. Jones will clear 15 days annual leave…

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Arts Council Holds Mozart Night

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 September 1956 · page 5

Last Friday night, many music lovers of Deniliquin had a rare treat, at the evening arranged by the Arts Council and…

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Conargo Shire To Get £14,300 C.A.R. Grant

The Pastoral Times · Friday 14 September 1956 · page 5

Estimated grant of £14,300 is to be made to Conargo Shire Council for the financial year 1958/57 under the…

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Shire Council Shire Engineer's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1956 · page 6

Work during the Month Most major roads in the Shire have been reopened and construction work is…

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Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1956 · page 2

I attended the Clerk's Conference in Sydney last week. The Conference was opened as usual by the Minister for…

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Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1956 · page 3

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

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Tender Accepted For Council House

The Pastoral Times · Friday 21 September 1956 · page 1

The tender of Mr. H. Hynes for construction of the engineer’s residence was accepted by the Deniliquin…

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Council Election December 1

The Pastoral Times · Friday 5 October 1956 · page 1

Deniliquin Ratepayers’ and Progress Association will hold a special meeting later this months when it…

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Deniliquin Arts Council

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 October 1956 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Arts Council last Friday night was well attended by 40 people who braved the elements to…

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Flood Repair Work In Conargo Shire

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 October 1956 · page 1

Water is off the Jerilderie Road and considering the length of time it was under water, little damage was done…

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300 in Conargo Shire for Salk Vaccine

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 9 October 1956 · page 1

In Conargo Shire 300 children have been registered for polio vaccination. The list has now closed and returns will be…

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Shire Council. Shire Engineer’s Report

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 3

The Shire Engineer (Mr J. Currie) reported as follows:— Since last meeting the men and plant have been engaged as…

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Shire Council. General Business

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 17 October 1956 · page 4

Cr. Alexander asked that the engineer inspect road south of Drummond Street, and south of Barooga Street for inclusion in…

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Shire Council Shire Clerk's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 3

A draft franchise with the Southern Riverina County Council has been prepared and submitted to that Council…

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Shire Council Shire Engineer's Report

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 2

Work during the Month: Works programmes were progressing favourably before the recent rains. It is now…

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Shire Council Meeting

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1956 · page 1

Present at the Meeting of Jerilderie Shire Council on Tuesday, 9th inst were Crs. F. McPherson, (Ch.), F. Wilson,…

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Council Move May Assist Pensioners, Aged

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 October 1956 · page 1

Responsible service organisations will be called together by the Deniliquin Municipal Council to carry…

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Voting Was 5/3 Against Says Mayor ( To the Editor)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 October 1956 · page 1

Sir—In your issue of Friday last there appeared a report dealing with the motion by Ald. Edwards to rescind the motion…

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Shire of Berrigan Ordinary Election of Councillors

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1956 · page 4

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION for the purpose of electing Eight (8) Councillors, two for each of A,…

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