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

Council & local affairs, 1950

637 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 32

Council Won’t Correct Mistake Holds £50 and Still Wants More

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 4

Because of a mistake by the Molong Municipal Council, Mr. G. Gavin, of Molong, paid about 350 more in rates than he should…

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Ready-Cut Homes Proposed For Abattoirs Workers Council Tackles Problem: Asks Engineer To Investigate

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 13 March 1950 · page 4

Submitting a scheme for housing abattoirs employees at Thursday light's meeting of the Goulburn City Council the City Engineer, Mr. W.I. Muntz, said that it was possible that the business with a capital investment of £200,000, might' fail because of lack of accommodation for employees. Mr. Muntz said that about 120…

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Crookwell Shire Revaluation

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 1

The revaluation of the Crookwell Shire is at present proceeding, according to a report submitted by the shire…

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Alderman for 50 Years

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 1

Described during congratulatory speeches at a Municipal Council meeting some years ago as a man who had performed…

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Lively Discussion at Crookwell Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 4

That Cr. O'Brien seeks press publicity was suggested in several asides at the Crookwell Shire Council meeting last week. In the afternoon, Cr. O'Brien…

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Burrinjuck State Electorate Council of A.l.p

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 16 March 1950 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fuller, of Tumut, were elected delegates to the Annual A.L.P. Conference to be held in Sydney in June. At a…

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Alleged Failure to Control Weeds Shire To Prosecute Three Landholders

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 4

GOODRADIGBEE Shire Council will prosecute three landholders for alleged failure to control and destroy noxious weeds. The landholders are: T. and E. A. McAuliffe,…

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Resignations From Shire Road Staff Improved Living Conditions Being Provided

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 1

GOODRADIGBEE SHIRE COUNCIL DECIDED AT LAST WEEK’S MEETING TO PROVIDE IMPROVED LIVING CONDITIONS, AND INCREASED CAMPING ALLOWANCE TO 5/- PER DAY, FOR COUNCIL’S ROAD STAFF. TWO MORE CARAVANS…

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From Everywhere Wagga Municipality

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 20 March 1950 · page 4

Wagga Municipality. March 15, was the 80th anniversary of Wgga's incorporation as a municipality. On…

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Revaluaton of Shire Commences

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 March 1950 · page 2

In accordance with instructions issued by the Department of Local Government, the Crookwell Shire Council is…

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Shire Roads Ratepayers’ Assn. To Meet Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 5

In response to a request from Mr. W. Castle-Roche, president of i the newly formed Ratepayers’ Association, Goodradigbee Shire…

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Streamlining Shire Meetings

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

If a proposal by Cr. H. J. Best is adopted, that the Works Committee hold a meeting prior to each regular Shire Council…

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Shire Briefs Roads Needing Attention

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 8

Cr. C. A. Grogan (president), presided at a meeting of Goo[?]radigbee Shire Council held last week. Crs. S. H. M. Walker, H…

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Shire Repair Shop Councillors To Inspect Wellington Workshop

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 6

On the suggestion of the engineer, Mr. S. H. Liddicoat, councillors of Goodradigbee Shire will visit the Wellington Shire…

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Cannot Supply Population Figures Proposed Four Ridings For Shire

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 7

As Goodradigbee Shire Council is not in a position to supply the population figures for the proposed four ridings, the matter is held…

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Hume Park Recreation Ground Aldermen Say Lessee Has Done Wonderful Job Charlie Robertson’s Lease Renewed for 20 Years

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 1

Agreeing that Mr. C. Robertson, lessee of Hume park on the Murrumbidgee (which is vested in the Yass Municipal Council), has done a wonderful job in establishing a fresh water tourist resort, aldermen on…

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Minor Shire Works Cr. Archer’s Complaint Present Method to Continue

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 7

Despite a suggestion by the engineer, Mr. S. H. Liddicoat, that the cleric issue a “list of instructions” following each Council…

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Municipal Briefs Hume Parks Rights

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 March 1950 · page 7

The Mayor, Ald. R. Haddon, occupied the chair at a meeting of the Municipal Council on March 6th. There were also…

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Gunning Shire Council Delegate To Regional Conference

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 27 March 1950 · page 3

At a meeting of the Gunning Shire Council, Cr. W. M. Barbour was appointed delegate to attend a regional protest meeting, to be held in Goulburn, in connection with the proposal to…

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Engineers' Report to Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 27 March 1950 · page 8

City Engineer, Mr. W. I. Muntz, reported to Goulburn City Council on Thursday night that the wet…

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