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

Council & local affairs, 1942

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Breeze in Council “Storm in Teacup”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 2

To the Municipal Council on Monday night the Electrical Engineer (Mr. Davis) reported: “The gas bag for the electricity truck has been…

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Send-off to Mr. McKEAN Popular Shire Engineer Joins the Colours

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 4

Representatives of the Bowling and Golf Clubs, and citizens, numbering about 50, attended at the Harden Bowling Club House…

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Non-essential Works Diversion of Man-power Wanted Council’s Attitude

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 5 March 1942 · page 2

The Municipal Council on Monday night was advised of the need for maximum concentration on war activities and that…

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Aeroplane Gift Fund Murrungal Shire and Burrowa Municipal Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 6 March 1942 · page 4

In response to a request, we have decided on behalf of our respective Councils, to open up a Fund for the purpose of raising funds for the…

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Municipal Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 9 March 1942 · page 4

The following is a further report of proceedings of the Municipal Council’s meeting on Monday night last, held over from last issue owing…

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V.C. WINNER Shire Tribute

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 1

YOUNG: At a meeting of the Burrangong Shire, councillors signed with indelible Indian ink a document, written in copper-plate, testifying…

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Civilian Defence Council Resolution

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 11 March 1942 · page 6

YOUNG: Towards the close of the Burrangong Shire Council meeting Cr. Phillips mentioned the subject of civilian defence…

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Shire Council Chambers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 4

The Gunning Shire Council has provided a complete black-out at the Chambers. The windows are fully protected by a screen of three-ply…

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Demondrille Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 4

THE monthly meeting of the above Shire was held in the Shire Office, Bathurst greet, on Monday last. Present: Councillors J. A. Flanery…

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Aldermen Were Critical Departmental Circulars

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 3

"We should not be bothered like this" commented Ald. L. R. Whiteley (deputy Mayor) at last Cowra Council meeting,…

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Water Trough For Travelling Stock Council’s Co-operation Wanted

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 1

The Yass P.P. Board is asking the co-operation of the Municipal Council in providing a water trough for travelling stock…

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Council's Work Concluding Reports

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

A comprehensive report was submitted to the Goulburn City Council at its meeting last night by the special sub-committee which had…

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Water Supply Position Reviewed By Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 3

There was a short but animated discussion of the water position at the meeting of the Goulburn City Council last…

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N.E.S. MATTERS Council View On Problems

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

N.E.S. matters came in for some attention at the meeting of the Goulburn City Council last night…

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“Serious Charge” Against Weed Inspector Shire Council Action

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

Following upon a charge made against the Weed Inspector, Goodradigbee Shire Council on Friday carried a motion expressing…

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CHARCOAL Shire Council’s Co-operation Will Supervise Production and Sale

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

Mr. J. Stuart from the Premier’s Department, attended the meeting of the Goodradigbee Shire Council on Friday and explained the desire of…

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Goodradigbee Shire Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 4

The President. Cr. C. A. Grogan, was in the chair at the regular meeting of the Goodradigbee Shire Council on Friday. Also present were…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 4

THE fortnigthly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night Present: The Mayor (Aid. F. Kelly) in the chair, Aldermen P…

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Shelter Trenches Work Not Completed Alderman Critical

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 1

Ald. Nash was critical on Monday night of the lack of assistance from parents in preparing air raid shelters at the schools…

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Municipal Council Telephones For N.E.S.

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 19 March 1942 · page 3

The Mayor, Ald. J. R. Duddleston, presided at the regular meeting of the Municipal Council held on Monday night. Others present were…

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