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

Council & local affairs, 1954

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Rise of ½d in Shire Rates

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

Mulwaree Shire Council yesterday afternoon decided to rate landholders on a slightly higher basis than last year. Council fixed a rate of 5d in…

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No Money, No Water District Problem Shire Discussion

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

The "appalling shortage" of water in Marulan during the summer months was brought to the notice of Mulwaree Shire Council yesterday afternoon…

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£2500 Work For Council Chambers

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 7

Following a request by the Yarrowlumla Shire Clerk, Mr. Gerald O'Hanlon, that the council give consideration to…

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Boorowa Swimming Committee Council Help Appreciated School Children Very Keen

Boorowa News · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 2

The two dressing sheds have now been erected at the weir, thanks largely to the generous .help .of .the .Shire…

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Alderman Elated Because His Hose Burst

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 1

Aid. A. J. H. Shannon who has advocated boosters for 12 months was elated with the improved…

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Shire Urges Change In Shop Hours: Decision To-Night

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 1

Mulwaree Shire Council has asked Goulburn retail stores to open immediately for lunch-hour trading. Lunch-hour trading became legal last month, when the shop…

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Shire Council Business

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 8

Mulwaree Shire Council has decided to spend more than £7,000 on two items of new equipment…

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A.P.P.U. Protest Over Local Shire Rate

Goulburn Evening Post · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 6

Goulburn branch of the Australian Primary Producers Union has joined Marulan and Bungonia branches in a protest against the increase in rates by Mulwaree Shire Council…

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Mulwaree Shire Council Leading Hand--truck Driver

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 6

APPLICATIONS closing at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 3rd February, 1954, are invited for the above position from men…

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Electricity Development in Mulwaree Shire Disappointing

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 6

The development of rural electricity extensions in the Mulwaree Shire area has been described in a communication from the Electricity Authority of N.S.W. as…

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Appeals Launched By Council

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 1

Following the principle that residents of the Shire should not be prevented from subscribing…

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Laggan Wants Council Homes Built

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 5

At a recent meeting of the Laggan Progress Association it was decided to press Council for the erection of two homes in…

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Privy Council Allows Appeal In Tax Case

Goulburn Evening Post · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday (A.A.P.- Reuter): The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council yesterday allowed the appeal…

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Fire In Council's Tar Kettle Damage Negligible

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 3

The prolonged sounding of the fire siren on Monday morning last and billowing clouds of dense black smoke drifting across the town gave the impression of a serious…

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Taralga and District News Council Move on Water Supply

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 20 January 1954 · page 6

On the suggestion of Cr. Moran the Mulwaree Shire Council will approach Mr. Tully for all possible information as to…

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Two Nominations For Town Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 2

Two nominations have been received by the town clerk, Mr. R. Conolly, to fill the vacancy on the Municipal Council caused by the…

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Country News and Sport Gunning New Shire Rates Increase 45%

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 21 January 1954 · page 1

Rates struck by Gunning Shire Council for the current year show an increase of 45%…

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Council Tribute

Goulburn Evening Post · Friday 22 January 1954 · page 1

Goulburn City Council last night stood in silent tribute to the memory of the late Mr. J. Cody. The Mayor, Aid. G. E…

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Council Helps Trout Society

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 25 January 1954 · page 1

Crookwell Shire Council last week decided to make a grant of £25 to the local branch of the Central…

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Public Attitude To Crookwell Council Ex-councillor's Views

Goulburn Evening Post · Monday 25 January 1954 · page 7

Former Crookwell Shire Councillor, Mr. D. Baxter, has said that a large percentage of ratepayers in the shire have been "swayed into antagonism against their council…

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