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

Council & local affairs, 1920

642 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 33

Municipal Economy Taxation to the Limit Allowed. Reduction of Staff

Young Witness · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

Two facts are very obvious in the municipal estimates for 1920—the municipality of Young is taxed to the limit allowed under the new act,…

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Goulburn's New Aldermen Welcomed by the Mayor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

At the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday night the Mayor (Ald. Rogers) extended a welcome to the four new members of the…

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The Council. Election of Mayor. Water Supply—electricity

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday evening to elect a Mayor for the period ending Dec. 1920. There was a full attendance. The…

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Municipal Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

The Goulburn Municipal Council met on Thursday night for the first time since the elections. Those present were the Mayor (Ald. Rogers), and Aldermen…

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Mayoral Report. The Word of Goulburn Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

At the meeting of the Goulburn Council on Friday night the Mayor's annual report was submitted. It stated.— Meetings.—During the year 23 ordinary,…

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The H. C. L. Shire Rate Increased. Land Values Also Go Up

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

The estimates and valuations adopted at the last meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council for 1920 show increases in the rate and land…

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That Maddy Water. Filter Plant Inadequate. Discussion at Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

At the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday night the water engineer reported that stock wallowed in the river above the waterworks and made…

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No Boxing in Goulburn. Council's Decision. Voting, Seven to Three

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The Municipal Council decided on Thursday night not to allow boxing exhibitions In Goulburn. Discussion arose over a letter received…

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Goodradigbee Shire Council. Election of President

The Yass Courier · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

The Shire Council met at 10.30 to-day. Present: Cr. G. W. Merriman (chair). Crs. W. C Archer, J. J. Garry, F. W. Reynolds, R. Wright,…

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Wallendbeen Council

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

At a special meeting held on the 11th instant, Aid. L. P. Forsyth was duly elected Mayor. Aid. Morrow, who has held the office for…

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Municipal

The Yass Courier · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

A writer in the “Burrowa News” pens the following anent the municipal elections there, but its applicability is not limited to Burrowa by…

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Goulburn's House Shortage. Municipal Council to Be Approached

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. E. A. Betts referred at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday evening to the housing scheme as mentioned by the Premier…

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Drainpipe-laying Case. Council Permit Produced

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

At the Goulburn Police Court on Monday afternoon, before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M., Hector Trotter was proceeded against for laying drainpipes…

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Burrangong President Cr. Crichton Re-elected. First Meeting of New Council

Young Witness · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

A special meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council on Saturday, attended by Crs. Crichton, Caldwell, Tout, Kearing, Taylor and Thackeray,…

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A Shire's Rabbits. Responsibility of Council. Test Cash Favors P.p. Board

Young Witness · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

A test case of the greatest interest was heard at the last sitting of the Murrumburrah Pollce Court when the Young Pastures Protection Board…

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A Council Sued. Man Falls Into Pit. £400 Damages Claimed

Young Witness · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 1

In the Cowra District Court, before Judge Bevan, John T. Bell claimed £400 from the Cowra Munlcipal Council for damages alleged to have been…

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Municipal Affairs. Auditor's Report

Young Witness · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. Thos. A. Tester auditor, last night supplied the municipal council with report of his Investigations of the books of the municipality…

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Boxing Exhibitions. Goulburn Aldermen Criticised

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. W. F. Corbett, in the Referee of Feb. 18. after quoting remarks of Goulburn aldermen during the discussion on the application to permit boxing…

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Sunday Sport. London County Council's Action. LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

The County Council has rejected the committee's proposal to allow Sunday cricket, football, and other games in London parks…

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Labour Electoral Council

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Monday 23 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the new Cootamundra Labor Electoral Council was held in the Harden Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday night, 17th…

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