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, 1924

698 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 4 of 35

Shire's Roads Question of Policy Engineer Asked for Report

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

Cr. O'Brien moved at Wednesday's meeting of the Malwaree Shire Council that the Engineer he instructed to report as to which would be the most…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Council and Reserve Recreation Area Wanted in Return Land Selected at Tarago

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 2

An application by J. F. Lehane for a special lease of portion of the camping reserve at the south end of Lake Bathurst was referred by the Lands…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

What Is a Squeegee? Aldermen Ignorant

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 1

Aid. Normoyle wants to know what a "sq[?]gee" is?. He saw it referred to in a list of unimportant correspondence, at the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Pay Your Aldermen. and Do Away with State Parliament. Lively Discussion by Young Council

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 1

"It is high time some remuneration was given to aldermen for their services—not from rates, but from consolidated revenue. If people…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Too Much Government Should Aldermen [?]E Paid?

The Young Chronicle · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

Aldermen last night appeared to be equally divided on the question whether we are overgoverned in Australia…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Too Many Prams. Alderman Nearly Counted Out

The Young Chronicle · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

At question time in the Council last night Ald. Rumble said it was a question he did not like raising, but someone had to do it. Traffic was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Council Jottings

The Young Chronicle · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

At last night's Council: Capt. E. Stevens, of the Salvation Army, asked permission to hold a Street Day on Saturday, 23rd…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Council's Overdrafts. Two Increased

The Young Chronicle · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

The Town Clerk's report, as presented to the Council last night, stated that the existing limited overdrafts were: -- Trading, £3,025;…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Main Street Bridge. Council's Contribution

The Young Chronicle · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

Aldermen last night decided to offer the Railway Commissioners £100 towards the construction of a footbridge across the railway line at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Half a Potted Council Apologies Superfluous

The Young Chronicle · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

Last night's meeting: '7.30 -- 8.30. Short, sharp and somewhat dreary. The Mayor was away, but on this historic occasion -- quite a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Footbridge Over Line. Can Be Got Cheaply. Council Offers £100

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 1

In a letter to the Young Council read last night the Railway Commissioners intimated their willingness to build a footbridge over the line…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Young Council. Last Night's Meeting. Basis of Rating. — Increasing Bank Overdrafts. — Overdue Rates

Daily Witness · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Young Municipal Council was held last night. Ald. J. Rintoul was in the chair, in the absence of the Mayor…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Taralga Lighting Question Before Shire Council Engineer to Report

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 2 February 1924 · page 6

The Question of a lighting installation for Taralga was raised at Wednesday's meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shire Council

Daily Witness · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council was held at Young on Saturday last. There were present Cr. C. Crichton…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Shire of Goodradigbee

The Yass Courier · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the shire council was held on Friday. Present: Cr. Archer (President), Crs. Vallance, Wright, G. W. Merriman…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Impounding Officer

Daily Witness · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Pritchard has been appointed Impounding Officer for the Burrangong Shire…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Council Men Praised

Daily Witness · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 2

Referring to the work of the Shire employees in tarrying out repairs tn the Burrangong Bridge, Cr. Thackerny, at the meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Rates and Rating. Government-pays for Soldier Settlers

Daily Witness · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 2

The Clerk submitted an estimate of lmit of ratings beyond which the Council may not levy general rates. The rate of 2d in the £ on the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Council Saturday's Correspondence

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of Burrangong Shire Council was held last Saturday. Cr. C. Crichton presided over a full attendance: Crs. S…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

No Politics. Shire Council Refuses Discussion

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 4

In marked contrast to the full dress debate of Young Municipal Council on Thursday night, Burrangong Shire Council Brusquely turnes…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →