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

Council & local affairs, 1923

736 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 3 of 37

Who Fixes It? The Mayoral Allowance. L.G. Ordinances Which Puzzle Aldermen. Young Council's Hrocedure Questioned

Young Witness · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

One of the anemalies of tho Local. Government Act appears to bo the ordinance relating to tho fixing of tho mayoral allowance, It states…

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Young Council

Young Witness · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Young Municipal Council was hold on Thurs day night, when the follwing were present—Ald. Rabbets ([?]layor), Rin…

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Industrial News. Labor Council Acknowledges Defeat

Young Witness · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

SYDNEY Friday.—At last night's meeting of the Sydney Labor Council, the annual report was presented. This stated that three unions…

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Municipal Council

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Municipal Council was held last week. Present: Ald. M. Anderson (Mayor), H. Bensley, G. Poolan, F. French, K…

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Goulburn Municipal Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 2

Alderman Turnbull has given notice that at the meeting of the Council on Thursday evening he will move:— "That consistent with the declaration…

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Coal Miners on Trial Council Issues Ultimatum Release Demanded or Strike to Be Declared London

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 2

A number of Essaen coal miners were tried at Mayenke to-day on charges of refusing to provide information or promise co-operation, and 22 directors and…

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Goulburn Municipality Economising Stunt

Southern Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 1

Alderman Turaball, at the next meeting, will move:— "That, consistent with the declaration of a policy of '[?] economy,' the…

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Mr. McGrouther. Crookwell's Shire Clerk

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 1

We extract the following from one of our exchanges, the "Albury Border Daily Mail " :-- A special meeting of the Culcairn…

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A New Prophet In the World of Finance Alderman Turnbull Surpasses Himself

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 1

Mr. Turnball's contribution upon capital values is quite the most unique exposition that has probably ever found its way into print. We really owe him an apology for having printed it before giving him an opportunity to see what a fearful mistake he has fallen into. However, he was so satisfied with his…

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Shire Rate Over the Limit Application to Increase Evidence of Road Damage, by Motors

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 1

An inquiry, necessary under the provisions of the Local Government Act when an increase in the rale over the limit of 2d in the £ is…

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Weddin Shire Council

Young Witness · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 2

The usual monthly, meeting of the above coundit was held at Grenfell on Saturday. Present Crs. Simpson, (president), Goodsell, Mylecharane,…

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Shire Council Rale. Inquiry Held

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 4

An Inquiry into the proposal by the Mulwaree Shire Council to levy an additional [?]d rate for the current year was held at the Shire Council's office…

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Yass Municipal Council

The Yass Courier · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 4

The regular meeting was held en Tuesday night Present: The Mayor (Ald. John Daffy), Aldermen P. Shaw, D. Shaw, E. Howard, C. N,…

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Council Economy Motions to Abolish Positions Majority of Aldermen Against Proposals

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

At the meeting of the Goulburn Municipal Council last night, several motions by Ald. Tornbull relative to the aboliton of positions on the staff of the…

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Municipal Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Burrowa Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. Pres…

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A Yorkshire Mayor

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 1

A Yorkshire Mayor went to London in expectation of knighthood which he falled to get. His friends arranged a banquet on his return to celebrate his…

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West Goulburn Progress Association Annual Meeting Requests to Council

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the West Goulburn Progress Association on Wednesday night. President Recce occupied the…

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Septic Tank Causes Annoyance Neighbour Complains to the Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 3

The following letter was read from Mr John Learmont at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday last:— I beg to lodge a complaint re…

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Goulburn Council Last Night's Meeting Street Repairs---Committees' Recommendations-Officers' Reports

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. Holloway, presided at a meeting of the Goulburn Council last night. Others present were:— Ald. E. F. East, A. A. Turnbull, J…

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Municipal Council Buildings and Subdivisions—Electricians Award — "Facts about Goulburn" —A Big Pepper Tree—Military Band Wants Subsidy—A Rabbit-proof Fence

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

On Thursday night the usual meeeting of the Goulburn Municipal Council was held, the mayor presiding, while there were also present Aldermen Moloney,…

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