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

Council & local affairs, 1955

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Municipal Council Interested In Canberra Eisteddfod

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 2

The Australian National Eisteddfod Society will hold an eisteddfod at Canberra, from April 16 to 23, and it is hoped that…

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Praise for Shire President (To the Editor)

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 3

For sometime there has been a lot of digging at and criticism of Cr. G. Johnson, but he can take it…

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Railway Excursion to Burrinjuck Tourists To Be Welcomed By Mayor

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 4

The Mayor Ald. Meagher will officially welcome passengers on a one day train trip to Burrinjuck Dam on Sunday, February 27…

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Fire Hazard at Garbage Tip Council Seeks Bushfire Brigades Help

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 3

The co-operation of the Associated Bushfire Brigades will be sought by the Municipal Council in an ttempt to…

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Big Water Consumption Increase Council’s Warning To Householders On Higher Excess Bills

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 4

The Municipal Council has warned householders that the increased consumption of town water by the higher pressure in mains since the installation of the new 10” pipe, may mean larger accounts for excess…

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Municipal Rates Unchanged

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 11 January 1955 · page 2

The Municipal rates for 1955 will be the same as 1954, with a general fund rate of 1/-, and a total rate…

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Water Tanks for Commission Homes in Plunkett Street Request From Municipal Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 January 1955 · page 3

The Municipal Council will ask the Housing Commission to install water tanks in homes in Plunkett Street to overcome the water shortage in that area. There have been complaints that, especially at night,…

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Camping Area for Transports Suggestion Made By Deputy Mayor

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 January 1955 · page 1

The only solution to the problem of parked transports would be the provision of a camping area for them said…

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Dangerous Awning Council Orders Repair Or Demolition

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 January 1955 · page 3

The Municipal Council will serve a notice on Mr. J. J. Cusack to demolish or repair a verandah awning at…

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Beauty Salon May Lose Licence Council Wants Premises Improved

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 January 1955 · page 6

A Yass beauty salon may not have its licence renewed by Yass Municipal Council unless the proprietor brings…

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Gas Sales Promotion Campaign Council Approves Of Manager’s Ideas

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 27 January 1955 · page 1

The Municipal Council will conduct a sales promotion campaign to sell more gas appliances. It will include cooking demonstrations and competitions and if possible a special display of the latest appliances at the…

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T.B. Tested Dairy Cows Veterinary Officer To Address Council

Yass Tribune-Courier · Tuesday 1 February 1955 · page 3

A qualified veterinary surgeon will be invited to address the Municipal Council on the subject of T.B. tested dairy cows so that aldermen…

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Plant to Be Bought for Shire “Hired Trucks A Complete Washout”

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 6

A new truck estimated to cost £3559 will be bought by the Goodradigbee Shire Council and tenders called for other plants to the total value of £7500. This was decided at the last Council meeting on…

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Summons for Shire Driver Wide Load In Excess Of Eight Feet

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 1

A Goodradigbee Shire Council driver, Mr. Noel Robinson, bad received a summons for driving a low loader…

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Library Painted Council’s Thanks To Miss Ledger

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 1

A new coat of blue and promise paint on the walls and book shelves has given the Memorial Hall Library…

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Mr. Perry Farewelled By Hall Council Miss Southern Tablelands Was His Brain Child

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 3 February 1955 · page 1

Memorial Hall Council members gave a farewell presentation on Tuesday night, at the conclusion of…

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Record of Work to Be Printed Shire Council Brochure For Ratepayers

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 February 1955 · page 2

The shire clerk and engineer will compile a brochure, setting out the work of the Council during the past year, which will be…

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Shire Councillors Discuss Their Meeting Day

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 February 1955 · page 3

The question of the most suitable day in the week to hold Shire Council meetings will be discussed at the next meeting to be held on…

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Rural Electricity Shire Councillors Say They Lack Information

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 February 1955 · page 4

Shire ratepayers did not seem to understand the setup of the proposed rate for Burrinjuck County Council…

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Delay at Boorowa Railway Gates Complaint By Shire Councillor

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 7 February 1955 · page 3

“When I came to the Boorowa Road railway gates this morning. I blew the horn, and rang the bell, but had to wait 9 minutes before…

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