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

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Mayor's £5 for Pony

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 5

One of thrase gestures one seldom hears about. It concerns the Cessnock Mayor, Ald. Fred Hallam). He was driving his car…

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Council Owes £10,000 to Creditors

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 31 July 1951 · page 4

When the Coonamble town clerk presented his financial report for the year ended June, 1951, it showed total amounts…

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Hay Aldermen Fined

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 August 1951 · page 3

Three aldermen of the Hay Municipal Council, who walked out of a meeting in December last year, were committing an…

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“Disgusting Condition” of Memorial Hall Conveniences Suggested Servicing By Municipal Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 2 August 1951 · page 1

The condition at times m the men’s and women’s public conveniences at the rear of the Memorial Hall was described as “disgusting” and “shocking” at a meeting of the Memorial Hall council on Tuesday…

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Warning Given Egypt at Security Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Thursday 2 August 1951 · page 5

NEW YORK, Wednesday: A warning that the Haifa oil situation might become more important because of the current oil dispute with Persia was given by Britain when it told the Security Council that unless Egypt lifted the blockade restrictions on the Suez Canal the…

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Proposed Aerodrome at Boorowa Would Cost £12,000 Shire Councillors Considers Establishment Beyond Finances Of Council

Boorowa News · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 1

At last meeting of the Boorowa Shire, Councillors discussed the matter of the proposed aerodrome at Boorowa, but considered that the project was beyond the finances of the Council, especially as it was estimated…

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Letter to the Editor Council, Replies to Mr. Peter Brady on Valuations, Rating and Affecting Affecting Kenyu-goba Ck. War Service Settlements

Boorowa News · Friday 3 August 1951 · page 2

Following is a letter from the Boorowa Shire Council in reply to Mr. Peter Brady, of "Kenyu," Boorowa, challenge in connection with valuations, ratings and grants affecting, the Kenyu-Goba Creek War Service Settlement…

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Ex-mayor Taken to Task by New Alderman (To the Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 6 August 1951 · page 2

Sir,— One marvels at the effrontery of Mr. E. J. O’Connor in criticising the Municipal Council for…

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Lord Mayor of London Here

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 6 August 1951 · page 2

SYDNEY: The first Lord Mayor of London to visit Australia Sir Denys Lowson, arrived in Sydney with Lady…

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Goodradigbee Shire July Meeting

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 6 August 1951 · page 3

There was a full attendance of Councillors at the July meeting of Goodradigbee Shire Council, with the president, Cr. C. A…

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Mayor Supports Superintendent

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 8 August 1951 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. J. B. Mullen, to-day described the meeting's attendance as "just another instance of…

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Mayor Welcomes Policewomen

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 8 August 1951 · page 3

The Mayor, Aid J. B. Mullen, had a special welcome for seven policewomen of the Traffic Office's School Lecturing…

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£,5000 Public Risk Policy For Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 2

The Municipal Council will take out a public risk insurance policy for £5000 indemnity for six months…

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Tilghman Case Mr. N. A. Jenkyn For Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 6

In the forthcoming case in the Industrial Court in which Mr. D. C. Tilghman, ex-town clerk, is seeking reinstatement, the…

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Letters to the Editor Mr. Peter Brady Replies to Council's Letter

Boorowa News · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 2

Sir,—Several weeks ago a Councillor expressed indignation on be half of hie colleagues. He complained chat dissatisfied…

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Furnishing Information Charge to be Made By Municipal Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 1

Persons seeking information regarding rates and valuations for previous years will now be charged a fee by the Municipal…

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Municipality of Yass Supplementary List of Electors for 1951

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 3

NOTICE is here by given in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 14 of the Local Government Act, 1919, that a…

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Council Prosecutions

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 3

Proceedings are to be taken against persons who failed to vote at the Lithgow City Council elections in December 1950,…

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Proposed Water Supply For Binalong Shire Council Investigating

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 2

Goodradigbee Shire Council will offer its co-operation to Demondrille Shire in investigations for a…

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Shire Valuer Appointed

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 16 August 1951 · page 2

Mr. J. Heel, of Sydney, has been appointed valuer to Goodradigbee Shire Council at a remuneration of £750, plus £50 for…

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