Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

443 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 1 of 23

Young Municipal Council

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Young was held on Monday evening, 23rd December, this night being selected in lieu of the following…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Connell of Young

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Young was held on Monday evening 23rd December, this night being selected in lt[?] of the following Thursday night the usual…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Aim of Rifle Practice. British Army Council's View

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 2

Melbourne, Wednesday.—The Minister for Defence is in receipt of an important communication from the British War Office, expressing the views of the Army Council…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goodradigbee Shire Council, Monthly Meeting

The Yass Courier · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Shire Councillors was held on .Monday last. Those present were Councillors R. H. Maund. (President,) W. E…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gunning Shire

The Yass Courier · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 2

G[?]ning, Tuesday.—At a meeting of the Gunning Shire Council last night, a letter was received from the Yass Pastures Protection Board, asking for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

CORRESPONDENCE. We do not necessarily endorse optimum expressed by Correspondents. More Facts and Figures About Municipal Rating. To the Editor of the Young Chronicle

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 2

Sir,-- Opponents of unimproved value rating are chiefly confined to two classes of people-- the owners of valuable vacant lands and those who have not considered the matter…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Goodradigbee Shire Councillors and the Binalong Mine. (To the Editor Yass Courier)

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 2

Sir.—I ask to bet allowed through the medium of your columns, to let our worthy Shire Councillors know that the public print of their deliberations in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

[?] Shire Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Councillors of Murrungal Shire was [?] the office of the Shire, Queen-street, Burrowa, on Monday last,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Burrowa Municipal Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 3

THE adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Burrowa was held in the Council Chambers, Pudman-street, Burrowa, on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Nominations

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 2

The following gentlemen have been nominated for the position of councillors:— A Riding, R. Julian R. Stear, and P. Garry; B Riding, G. M. E…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Yass Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 2

A special meeting was held on Tuesday. evening last, Alds. Lynch (Deputy Mayor), Shaw, C[?], Taylor and Kenny being present…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Goodradigbee Shire. Nominations Received

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 2

Mr. Cox, Returning Officer, declared the following nominations at the Shire office, Yass, at noon on Thursday:—…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Young Municipal Council

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

The ordinary Fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers, on Thursday evening last. Present -- The Mayor (Alderman W. J. Hills),…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Council of Young

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

THIS ordinary meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Young was held in the Town Hall rooms on Thursday evening. Present— The Mayor (Alderman Hills) in the chair,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burrangong Shire Election

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

THE electors of Burrangong Shire should note an important fact, namely, that nomination day is fixed for Thursday next the 16th inst. Each nomination paper must be in the form provided…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mulwarree Shire Elections

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

The nominations for the approaching shire elections have closed and the names of the candidates are duly advertised elsewhere. It is a healthy sign that there are no lose then 15 aspirants for the six…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Municipal Campaigm

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 7

The principle of land value taxation has been adopted in New Zealand, South Australia, and in New South Wales for State purposes, but it has been hitherto marred by…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Municipal Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 2

The Council met on Monday evening. There were present the Mayor and Aldermen Roberts, O'Brien, Costiey, Rogers, Ashley, Holloway, and Mullaney…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Re Municipal Election. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 2

Sir,—I see by a late issue of your journal you mention the rumour that three of the present aldermen are not going to offer themselves for re-election at the forthcoming municipal campaign. For the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Election. To the Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 2

Sir,—It seems somewhat of a reproach upon the most capable men of our city hat there is such a lack of interest in the civic responsibilities of the city. We are within a few days of the election, and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →