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

Council & local affairs, 1930

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Council Election To-morrow's Poll

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

Three candidates will contest the Goulburn City Council by-election to-morrow, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Aid. Leonard…

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Young Board Oppose a Council Question of Travelling Stock-routes Notices to Destroy Rabbits

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 1

Described by Stock Inspector Smith as a "subtle move" to get control of certain Block routes, the application by the Narrandara Shire…

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The Loan Council New Capital Parlous Position Further Loans? Special to the "Evening Penny Post" CANBERRA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 5

Without knowing the full reasons for their meeting, the State Treasurers gathered in Canberra this morning to meet the…

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In the North-west Alderman’s Impressions Sheepmen Pessimistic

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 1

Ald. T. P. Leonard, of Yass, and Mr. J. J. Leonard, of Cootamundra, shearing contractors, returned to their respective homes…

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Council Meeting Interjector Ordered to Leave

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 3

Meetings of the Queanbeyan Municipal Council are seldom subjected to any interruption from outsiders, says the “Age,” and we cannot recollect…

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City Council Mr. McDONALD Tops Poll

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 3

Saturday's by-election to fill the vacancy created in the Goulburn City Council by the death of Ald. Holloway resulted in Mr. J. W…

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TALLAGANDA Shire Council Meeting BRAIDWOOD

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council was held on Thursday. There was a full attendance of councillors, Cr. W. U. Alley…

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Order, Please! Mayor Kept Busy Aldermen Spoken to

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

Interjections and talking among the aldermen was frequent at Monday night’s Council meeting, despite the Mayor’s many…

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Mulwaree Better Roads Shire's Big Programme

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 4

During the present year, the Mulwaree Shire Council, in conjunction with the Main Roads Board, will spend £13,265 on the…

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Road Closure Council's Opposition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 3

As the result of a report from the Shire Engineer, Mr. J. Harrison, received at a meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council yesterday…

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How? Where? Why? Barrage of Questions Who Would Be Mayor ?

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 1

“Could I, Mr. Mayor”; “ls there any chance, Mr. Mayor”; “Could we ask, Mr. M.”; “Who owns, Mr. M.”; “Are we under, Mr. M.”;…

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“Almost Intolerable” Dust From Highway Council Not Responsible

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 4

There have been numerous complaints about the dust, caused by the reconstruction of section of the Hume Highway through…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Council Criticism Resented Treatment of Soldiers’ Club

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

At the meeting of the Memorial Hall and Literary Institute Council on Tuesday evening the secretary, Mr. E. A. Hickey, said he had received no…

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P.P. BOARD Chairman Nominated for Seat on Council of Advice

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Pastures Protection Board was held in Mr. E. A. Hickey’s office at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Dir. T. Glover presided,…

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SEVERANCE What Are Council’s Views? to Be Discussed at Next Meeting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 1

As was pointed out in these columns recently the Local Government Department forwarded to the Council a petit[?] signed…

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CAR-PARKING Auburn St. Innovation Aldermen's Views

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

Formal advice in regard to the new system of parking cars in Auburn Street, as approved by Superintendent of Traffic, was…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council, was held in the Council Chambers, Burrowa, on Monday night…

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MULWAREE Meeting of Council Committees' Reports

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council was held Wednesday afternoon. There were present: Councillors C. S…

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Basic Wage City Council Employees Part Reduction

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

All employees of the Goulburn City Council in 'receipt of wages exceeding £260 per year will be. affected by the new Basic Wage…

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City Council Last Night's Meeting General Business

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

A meeting of the Goulburn City Council was held last night. There were present the Deputy 'Mayor, Ald. C. W. Furner, and Aldermen…

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