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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 5 of 51

Church Courts Opened by Shire President

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 5 February 1936 · page 1

The Shire President (Cr. T. J. Kennedy) on Saturday last officially opened the two new courts of the Methodist Church Tennis…

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Shire Council Mulwaree Committees Reports

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council was held yesterday, when there were present sent Councillors J. J. Walsh…

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Royal Family Shire Council's Sympathy

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

The president of the Mulwaree Shire, Cr. J. J. Walsh, reported at yesterday's meeting that on receipt of the news of the death of his…

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Demondrille Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of Council was held in the Shire Office Bathurst-street, Murrumburrah, on Saturday last. Present: Cr. J. A…

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Old Sydney Road Shire Council Action

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

With a view to ascertaining the requirements of travelling stock it was decided at yesterday's meeting of the Mulwaree Shire…

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What Would You Do? Business And Debts Aldermen Discuss Diplomacy

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

An amusing simile was quoted at Monday night’s Council meeting. The subject under discussion was the state of the Yass water and the…

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TREE-PLANTING In Mulwaree Shire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

It was agreed at yesterday's meeting of the Mulwaree Shire Council that where tree-planting had been carried out in the shire…

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Hume Footbridge Council to Contribute £200

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 4

The Minister for Works and Local Government advised the Municipal Council on Monday night that he had approved of a special grant of £400…

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Refuses to Pay Ratepayer To Council Accuracy of Meter

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 8

In a letter to the Municipal Council on Monday night, Mr. David Zander, of the Royal Hotel, stated:— “I notice that you are recharging…

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Cow Wouldn’t Drink Yass Water for Two Weeks Alderman Refused To Shave With It Must Endure It Until Filtration Is Installed

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

When the turncock placed six bottles containing samples of the Yass water on the table in the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Car Capsized. Woman Fatally Hurt. Cowra Alderman's Smash

The Burrowa News · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 7

A car, owned and driven by Ald. Ken Richards, of Cowra, capsized on the road a few miles outside Lithgow, one morning lost week,…

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Almost Certain Tin Hares at Young. If Council Agrees

The Young Chronicle · Friday 7 February 1936 · page 2

After presentation of a petition comprising the names of 820 residents in favor of the granting of a license for mechanical hare…

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TALLAGANDA Shire Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 February 1936 · page 4

There was a full attendance of councillors at the monthly meeting of the Tallaganda Shire. Mr. G. Twohill was re-appointed…

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The Shire Business at Yesterday's Meeting

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Burrangong Shire Council was held yesterday, when Cr. H. G. M. Thackeray presided…

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City Council Thursday's Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 4

Indications are that the Goulburn City Council will spend a busy time at the meeting set down for Thursday night next…

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Drainage Grant Government Offer to City Council Sum of £6310

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 3

The Government is prepared to make a grant of £6310, in a total cost of £11,310, for drainage in Goulburn…

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Child Killed By Car Son of Shire Councillor Capt.rae. Holiday Tragedy at Collaroy. Dreadful Injuries

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

Tragedy darkened the holiday of Capt. and Mrs. N. G. Rae, formerly of Fernhill, Crowther, when, after having spent a fortnight's…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 1

The full council was in attendance ab the monthly meeting held on Thursday last. Dangerous Culvert Remedied…

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Shire Council Brevities from Thursday's Meeting

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 1

It was decided that at least 20 pine trees be planted along the Gunning road frontage to new sanitary depot. The matter of inserting an…

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The Late King Council's Sympathy

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 February 1936 · page 1

At last Thursday's council meeting the President (Cr. Kennedy) reported that upon the death of his Majesty King George…

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