

GREATER Shepparton City Council was pleased to acknowledge the gift of the City of Shepparton Mayoral blazer to Council, which was officially unveiled Thursday, June 6.
The City of Shepparton Mayoral blazer was gifted to the Mayor of Greater Shepparton, Cr Shane Sali by Murray Slee OAM on his 100th Birthday celebrated on April 23, 2023.


In 1956, Mr Slee was elected to the City of Shepparton’s Council and to this day remains the longest serving Councillor. He served three separate terms from 1956 to 1968, 1969 to 1988 and 1989 to 1992.
Murray worked relentlessly for 34 years, serving his community the best way he could and leading the way as an impactful Mayor for three terms from 1976 to 1979.
In 2001, Murray was awarded the prestigious Order of Australia Medal for his outstanding service to local government and his community in Shepparton.
Council recognised Murray Slee OAM and his achievements within the community and are pleased to showcase this special Mayoral blazer