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

Council & local affairs, 1926

558 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 28

Gunning Shire Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, when Cr. T Starr presided over a full attendance of Councillors. The following matters…

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Uproar in Council Aldermen's Choice Epithets SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 3

Lively scenes were witnessed during the debate on the failure of the electricity supply at the North Sydney council meeting last night…

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Goulburn's Water Supply Sooley Creek Scheme is Criticised Alderman Holloway Objects (To the Editor.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 7

Sir,—The Goulburn Council at its last meeting decided by 4 votes to 3 to emulate the ostrich and bury its head in the sand…

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Progress and Politics A.L.P. Ban on Associations No Nomination for City Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 1

After the adoption if the minutes at Wednesday night's meeting of the Goulburn Labour League Mr. F. V. Potter sought further information…

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Misuse of Council's Cars Alderman Turnbull's Motion

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Owing to recent resignations and the absence of several members from town, it is necessary for every available aldermnan to be present to form…

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Shire Appeal Court Appellant Does Not Appear

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 4

The Mulwaree Shire Appeal Court was held at the Goulburn Courthouse on Monday. "There were only two appeals. They…

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For the Council Candidates for Vacancies Messrs. Yates and Falconer

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 2

Mr. M. Burt presided over a fair attendance at the meeting of the Goulburn Ratepayers Association (late Town Hall Committee) at the…

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Levy on Stock Arguments for and Against Meat Council and Producers

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 6

Should the levy on stock be continued? A referendum in this question is now being taken, the final date for the fixing of voting papers being April 30…

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"Alderman Murders Mayor" Sunday Times Would Like This News A Chance for Braidwood

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 1

The story of how Mr. S. Ford, of Braidwood, escaped Americanisation was unfolded by Mr. C. F. Adams, secretary, at the Goulburn Chamber…

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Municipal Council

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of Murrumburrah Municipal Council was held in the Council. Chambers, Albury-street, on the 19th inst…

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"Sue the Mayor" Suggestion at Chamber of Commerce Story of a Dinner Bill

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 6

Disagreement has arisen between the members of the Goulburn Chamber of. Commerce and the Mayor [?] Middlebrook), who is now holidaying…

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Rail Chiefs in Goulburn Requests From City Council Mr. Fraser is Sympathetic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 2

After a tour of the "short south" railway system, the Board of Commissioners, Messrs. James Fraser (Chief Commissioner), A. W. Brain…

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Petrol Pumps City Council Imposes Rent

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 6

At Thursday night's meeting of the Goulburn City Council the finance and works committee recommended that taking effect from 1st July next…

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City Council a Busy Night Many Matters Discussed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 8

The Goulburn City Council met on Thursday night. The Deputy Mayor (Ald. Furner) presided, others present being Ald…

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Late Shopping Night Labour Council Urges Abolition CSYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 8

At a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council last night it was decided to approach the State Government with a request that the late…

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That Stock Levy Meat Council Criticised The Argument Continues

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 3

Mr. A. Vickery of the Stockowners Defence Association, in a letter to the "Post" states that the claims of the Australian Meat Council are…

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Council Vehicles Ald. Turnbull's Charges Misuse to be Prevented

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 4

At Thursday night's meeting of the Goulburn City Council the following report from the Health Inspector was read:—…

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Secret of the Shire. [All Rights Reserved.]

The Yass Courier · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 3

“As clear as daylight. But I’ve had a feast of honors. You don’t mind corpses. Go and examine him—it’s your job.”…

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Municipality of Yass

The Yass Courier · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 5

The Council met on Tuesday night Present: The Mayor (Ald. A. D. Shaw), Aldermen Lean, Cusack, Peterson, Davis, McIntosh, Duffy, P…

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Burrowa Municipal Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald…

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