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

Council & local affairs, 1921

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A Shire’s Troubles the Men and Their Work

The Yass Courier · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Shire Council at Cow[?], the President, in referring to the work of the maintenance staff, said :—It seems to me…

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City Council Brawl R. D. Meagher's Eye Blackened Ald Holdsworth Puts in the Boot. Sydney

Young Witness · Thursday 20 October 1921 · page 1

[?]soruerly scones were [?]nacted in the Sydney City Council last night consequent upon factional disputes. Alderman R. D. Mengher who was…

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Town Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 October 1921 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Bor­rowa Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. There were present—The Mayor…

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Votes for Labour Aldermen

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 October 1921 · page 4

Five hundred municipal employees decided to take a day off for the City Council elections in older to work for the return of Labour aldermen…

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Municipal Council

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1921 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Murrumburrah Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Albury street, on Monday evening…

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Abolishing Legislative Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 27 October 1921 · page 2

After a protracted debate in the Queensland Legislative Council the Abolition Bill passed through all its stages early this morning…

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Municipal Council. Thursday Night's Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. Holloway) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night. Ald. Rogers, Turnbull, O'Brien, Betts,…

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Housing Standard Young Council Oppose Reduction Health Inspector Upheld

Young Witness · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 1

Reconsidering the deterred report of the Health Inspector Mr Roy MaeGreger) drawing attention to tho proposed "Jerrybulldlng" alteration of…

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"One of Their Own" Labor Council's Admiration for Mr McGIRR SYDNEY

Young Witness · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 6

The Trades and Labor Council which has hitherto been at loggerheads with the Government has now acclaimed Mr McGirr "as one of…

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Municipal Electricity Works

Young Witness · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 6

During the September quarter, the Young Municipal electricity works sold 38,794 units of electricity for light and power, representing £1,380/…

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Alleged Bribery. Charge Against Sydney Alderman

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

It was abated on Monday that the Government have been considering the advisability of taking legal action in regard to recent administrative affairs of…

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The Latest. Sydney, Tuesday. Talk of the Town. Allegations Against Alderman

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

The alleged City Council scandal is the sole topic in the city this morning A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held in secret is available…

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Soldier Settlements. District Council Meets Interesting Matters Discussed

Young Witness · Tuesday 1 November 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the Young and District Soldier Settlers Council was held at the School of Arts, Young, on Saturday…

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Demondrille Shire Council Tuesday, November 1st

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Demondrille Shire Council was held in the Shire Office, Albury-street, Murrumburrah, on Tuesday last…

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Yass Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Yass was held on Tuesday night. Present: The Mayor…

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Wallendbeen Council

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 3

Shearing, Nubba annual sports and Cullinga Sunday School picnic, led to the lapsing, or adjourning of the regular monthly meeting. A…

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Corruption Charges City Alderman's Denial Writs Issued Against Newspapers. Sydney

Young Witness · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 1

Mr. Carey, secretary of the A.L.P., stated last night that Alderman Bramton has emphatically denied the alligations of corruption which…

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City Council. Emphatic Denial by Ald. Bramston

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 4

A special meeting of the A.L.P. executive was held on Tuesday afternoon at Macdonell House. At the conclusion of the meeting…

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New Town Hall Architect's Report Submitted. Council to put in Additional £2,000

Young Witness · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 1

On Tuesday night the aldermen of Young sat pondering over the plans, specifications, an estimates of the new Town Hall. It was 11 o'clock…

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District News. Gunning. Shire Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 November 1921 · page 1

The regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, the. president (Cr. John Tully) in the chair. Other councillors present were Crs. T. Starr, G. E. Ardill,…

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