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

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,017 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 2 of 51

Council Subsidy Proposed Mechanics' Institute Finances Investigation by Sub-committee

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 2

A proposal to pay an annual subsidy during the council's pleasure to the Mechancis' Institute was outlined at the Goulburn City Council meeting on Thursday evening. The suggestion came by way of a report from the…

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“Only Way Gas Works Can Be Closed Is for Bomb to Be Thrown on It” Mayor’s Emphatic Statement At Hospital Board Meeting “All This Piffle About Closing the Gas-works Is Moon-shine”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 1

During a discussion at Friday night’s meeting of the Hospital Board on the subject of central gas heating, Dir. Vallance said: What about the…

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Cheaper Light Substantial Reduction Likely. Municipal Council to Consider

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 2

Following on the promises made last year, substantial reductions in light and power charges at Young are likely to operate very…

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Meter Reader Council Appointment

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 January 1936 · page 3

After considering the matter in committee, the Goulburn City Council decided last night to appoint Jack F. Gray, a Goulburn…

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Lagoon St. Crash City Council Sued Outcome of Collision

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 4

Lengthy evidence was heard at the Goulburn Small Debts Court when Dona d Patrick O'Keefe claimed £9/4/6 from the…

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Mayor’s Appreciation

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 2

In the course of a welcome to the N.Z. swimmers at the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday night, the Mayor said he felt it his duty when asked…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 4

THE fortnightly meeting of the Above Council was held on Monday night last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Fred Kelly) in the chair,…

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Shire Rate Cr. Best Opposes Reduction

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 5

Goodradigbee Shire Council formally decided last Friday to strike a general rate of [?]d in the £ this year, as decided before Christmas. The rate…

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Emergency Relief Scheme. Many Men Unable to Secure Re-employment. Strong Protest by Municipal Council

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 2

A special meeting of the Murrumburrah Municipal Council, convened by the Mayor (Ald. F. Kelly) was held in the Council Chambers,…

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"At Wits' End" Says Mayor a "Stink" Over a Stink. Municipal Baths' Problem. Nearly a Row at Council Meeting

The Young Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

Troubles near come singly and members of the Young Municipal Council found this out just prior to Christmas, when the septic…

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Shire Councillor Heavily Fined

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 8

A fine of £60, with £3/2/0 costs, in default 107 days' imprisonment with light labor, was imposed at the Glen Innes Court, on William…

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Good Water Assured at Baths Why Change Was Made to Burrinjuck Supply. Mayor's Action Approved. Reports From Experts

The Young Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 2

More efficiency in the operation of the plant at the swimming baths is likely to eventuate through the use of Burrin[?]uck…

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Baths Request Annoys Council Lessee and New Manager. Request Refused. Hint of "Further Action."

The Young Chronicle · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 7

Complaining of alleged lack of confidence in the baths as a result of the installation of a new manager, a letter from Mr. Geo…

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One for Mayor "Best Ambassador"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

"There is not a better ambassador for our city than T. P. Manion—he talks Goulburn in and out of season."…

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Last Tribute Deceased Ex-Soldiers Request to Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 4

The question whether the flying of the flag at half-mast, together with the "Lest We Forget" pennant, at the War Memorial…

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Staff Farewell Mr. George Giddy Services to City Council

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

Evidence of the high regard in which he has been held during his 18 years' association with the Goulburn City Council…

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Shire's Tribute

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

The Shire Clerk of the Burrangong Shire (Mr. Robert Rumble), interviewed, said both the President and Deputy President were absent! The council, he…

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To See Baths Visit of Junee Aldermen

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 1

The Junee aldermen, who inspected the Young Municipal Baths on Sunday, were very much impressed with all they saw. One…

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£2000 Loan Granted to Municipal Council. Big Kerbing and Guttering Works to Proceed

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 6

An important announcement that a loan of £2000 had been granted to the Municipality by the Government was made by the…

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Mayor's Tribute to the Late King. "Death a Profound Shock." a Loved Monarch

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 January 1936 · page 4

On receipt of the news of the King's death, the Mayor issued instructions that the flag on the Town Hall was to be flown at half-mast until the…

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