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

Council & local affairs, 1949

658 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 16 of 33

Municipal Briefs Fortnightly Street Stalls

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 27 June 1949 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. R. Haddon) occupied the chair. Others present were: Ald…

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Gunning Shire Council Stock-Taking Of Roads To Be Made

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

At the Gunning Shire Council all the members were in attendance. The Department of Public Works advised that approval…

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Arbor Day Shire Council Will Assist

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 4

Favourable consideration was accorded by Council to a request from the local Parents arid Citizens' Association' for Council's…

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Countrywomen's Group Council. Meeting Meld At Goulburn

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 3

The meeting of the Southern Tablelands Group of the Countrywomen's Association was held in the rest rooms, Goulburn, on June 16, under the chairmanship of the Group…

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Labour Problem' Worries Council 2 Years To Complete 1949 Programme

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 29 June 1949 · page 4

The seriousness of the labour problem confronting the Crookwell Shire Council was brought home to members at the recent special…

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Council Officials In Sydney

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. P. R. D. Hollis) and three City Council officials conferred with departmental officials in…

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P. & C. ASSOCIATION District Council; Tuck Shop; Book Week

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 30 June 1949 · page 4

A meeting of the P. & C. Association was held on June 20, when the president, Rev. H. A. Prenter, occupied the chair,…

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Shire Council and Rabbits

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 4

Rabbits and blackberries are inseparable. Together they complete the apex of the triangle with the Pastures…

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Shire Council's "Blitz" On, Straying Stock

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Boorowa Shire Council is about to commence a clean-up campaign against straying stock on roads, and in particular, in village…

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Weather Conditions Severely Curtail Gravelling Operations Shire Engineer's Report To Council

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

"Recent weather conditions have very severely curtailed the operation of the main gravelling gang, approximately two weeks…

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Shire Council's New Deputy President Cr. J. P. McGrath Appointed

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Newly appointed to Boorowa Shire Council, Cr. J. P. McGrath has been appointed Deputy President. The appointment was made at last Monday's meeting. Crs. J. P. McGrath and A. V. Russell were Dominated for the…

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School Bus Services Shire Council Forwards Information To Dept. of Education

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

INFORMATION TABLED IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SCHOOL BUS SERVICE FROM RUGBY VIA KENNY'S CREEK TO BOOROWA AT LAST MONDAY'S MEETING OF BOOROWA SHIRE COUNCIL WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE DEPART…

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Shire Council Takes Steps to Introduce "Nose-in" Parking at Boorowa

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

BOOROWA SHIRE COUNCIL WILL SEEK APPROVAL [?] THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE FOR APPROVAL TO [?] "NOSE-IN" PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN BOOROWA. This decision was made [?]…

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Small Farms at Boorowa Shire Council Makes Representations To Minister For Lands

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Representations will be made to the Minister for Lands through Mr. Fred J. Cahill, M.L.A., for the provision as a Closer…

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Rye Park Electricity Extensions Shire Council Calls Tenders For Construction Of Line

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 5

TENDERS ARE BEING CALLED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELECTRICITY EXTENSION LINE FROM BOOROWA TO RYE PARK. Following discussion at last Monday's meeting of Boorowa Shire…

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City Council v Mulwaree Shire Inquiry on Claim for Bigger Area to Resume

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Investigation of the Goulburn City Council's claim for the inclusion of 58,224 acres of the Mulwaree Shire in the municipality will be resumed at the Town Hall next Tuesday. The inquiry was adjourned…

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Seek Legislation Sale Of Untenanted Lands Where Rabbit Eradication Is Neglected "Outside Shire Council's Jurisdiction," Says President

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Speaking at last Monday's meeting of Boorowa Shire Council, Cr. R. J. Forster suggested that representations be made to the Young…

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Boorowa Shire's New Plant Worth £4,216 Tenders Accepted

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

Tenders for new plant valued at £4,216 were accepted at Boorowa Shire Council's meeting last Monday…

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Farmers Discuss Problems: F. & [?] District Council's Annual Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 5

Many important resolutions for the forthcoming conference were endorsed at the annual meeting of the District Council of the…

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Building Applications Aproved Acting Health Inspector's Report To Monday's Council Meeting

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 6

Building applications submitted to Monday's meeting of Boorowa Shire Council last Monday by the acting Health Inspector…

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