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

Council & local affairs, 1953

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Shire View On Taxation

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 5

Mulwaree Shire Council through the N.S.W. Shires Association, will support a motion of the Wade Shire…

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Poultry Again On Council Menu

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 1

Because one of 44 neighbouring residents has objected, Mr. G. E. Steele may now be prevented from proceeding with a poultry undertaking on premises at 8a Victoria Street, Goulburn…

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Cwa Group Council Meeting at Yass

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 23 February 1953 · page 2

THE Southern Tablelands Group Council of the CWA will meet in the Memorial Hall, Yass, tomorrow…

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Shire Auditor

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 6

Mr. Cecil F. Adams has been re-appointed auditor to the Mulwaree Shire Council for the year 1953…

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Mulwaree Shire's Proposed Road Works Programme

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

The Mulwaree Shire Council will submit a list of proposed works, estimated to cost £10,600 when it applies for its annual allocation under the Commonwealth Aid Roads Act…

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Fencing Of Council Quarry

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 24 February 1953 · page 2

Although Goulburn City Council claims that its quarry is adequately fenced, Mulwaree Shire Council…

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New Shire Offices

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 25 February 1953 · page 1

Molong Shire Council is negotiating for a £10,000 loan to begin work concerning offices at Molong for the council's…

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Municipal Council Asked to Investigate Building of Olympic Pool

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 26 February 1953 · page 1

THE LARGEST public meeting in Yass for many years, with an all time record attendance of 200, on Monday night requested die Municipal Council to investigate the building of ah Olympic pool, including…

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Shire Council to Take Legal Proceedings Discharge pf Sullage Water Into Street

Boorowa News · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 3

Boorowa Shire Council at its meeting last Monday decided to take legal proceedings against Mrs. D. Mayjor,…

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Around the Shire with the Engineer

Boorowa News · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 3

In his report to last Monday's meeting of Boorowa Shire Council, the Engineer (Mr. L. St. K. Donaldson)…

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Shire Shorts Matters Dealt With At Last Meeting

Boorowa News · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 2

Boorowa Shire Council at its last meeting decided to write to the Minister for Public Works and ascertain…

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Apex Club's Request To Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 2

Goulburn Apex Club last night sought approval from the City Council to use the £50 grant made available by…

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Division on Smith Family Plan for Homes Council Debate

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 27 February 1953 · page 1

Goulburn City Council last night approved the principle underlying the Smith Family's proposal to establish a home settlement scheme for aged and invalid pensioners, and the Mayor was authorised to interview the…

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Shire Council Land Scheme

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 3

The Mittagong Shire Council has invited the Premier to visit the district for the purpose of officially…

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Council Jottings

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 2

The Chief Secretary's Department has asked Goulburn City Council to consult Labour organisations before making…

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High School's Requests To Council

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 2

The sports master of Goulburn High School, Mr. Robert J. Curtis, has been given permission by Goulburn City…

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Bourke Street Girls Attend City Council Meeting

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 2

There were about 50 bright faced young lassies seated in the public gallery when the Goulburn City Council opened its meeting of Thursday night. They were students from the…

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Olympic Baths “Shire Not Justified in Spending Money on Olympic Pool in Yass”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 2

YASS MUNICIPAL COUNCIL will be informed by Goodradigbee Shire Council that it does not feel justified in spending money on the building of an Olympic swimming pool in Yass…

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Council's Policy on Street Stalls

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 3

In laying down a policy governing street stalls in Crookwell during 1953, Council has determined that no sporting organisation will be permitted to conduct stalls and that other…

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Council Examines Economics of Future Electricity Extensions Steps Taken To Ensure Future Financial Stability

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 4 March 1953 · page 1

Following a lengthy report on the economics of rural electricity extensions under the increased costs applying during recent years submitted by the Shire Clerk, Council has established a firm financial policy to ensure that income to the electricity fund will be sufficient…

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