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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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A Shire Car Severn Council Invests Single-seater Ford Councillors and Joy Rides

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

The Severn Council has decided to purchase a car for the use of the Shire Engineer. The matter was introduced on Tuesday by Cr. Petter, who [?]oved…

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Town Council

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Council met Monday. Present: The Mayor (Aid W. Low), Aldermen W. H. Crapp, G. M. Edwards, E. Ferris, N. Low, and W. Webb, and…

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Porty-night Hours. City Council Dispute

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 4

It was officially reported to the Lord Mayor last night that the con[?]tion committee could not agree as to a 48 hours week. The Federal…

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The Band's Troubles Question in the Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 5

The matter of the Increased sub[?]dy for the [?] for 1922, was again before the Council at its meeting on Tuesday night. In reply to the latter of…

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Election of Shire President. Cr Rixon Has a Word to Say

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Dealing with the minutes at yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council, Cr Rixon said he was opposed to the adoption of the minutes dealing with…

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The Town Council a Double Meeting Much Routine Business

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

The civic fathers met on Tuesday night, and put through a month's busine[?] in the ordinary time. From which it will gathered that the…

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Guyra Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on December 22, when the following were present: Councillors Green (President), Judge,…

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Gostwyck Shire Council. Monthly Meeting. Uralla

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday. The estimates providing for a 2d rate, were adopted…

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Uralla Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 8

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor and Alds. Webb. Crapp, Edwards, Norman Low, and…

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Municipal Council Tuesday Night's Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of this body was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, when the Mayor, Ald. E. G. Denshire, presided. There were…

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MEAT'COUNCIL. Delegates to Travel

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

J. B. Cramsio, chairman of the Australian Meat speaking at a complimentary dinner, said the Council intended to send delegates to the…

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Armidale City Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Morgan Stephens),…

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Nearly Crowned in Street Gutter. Question's in the Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 6

At Monday's meeting Ald. Curtis raised the issue of using the gasworks tar on the roads. He hoped that in future the whole would be used. He…

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Noxious Weeds Municipal Action

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 4

The subject of noxious weeds came up for discussion at the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, when notice had been given by Ald…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday. Present: -- Councilors W. D. Capel (President) R. Mackay, F. Houston, W. R…

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Municipal Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Council Was held on Tuesday night Present: Ald. H. H. Allison (Mayor) H. Jones, C. Sunday, S. Kerrigan, W…

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Boycotted! Shire Counceleor's Charge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 6

At last week's meeting of the Gostwyck (Uralla) Shire Council, Cr.L. M. Rixon declared that he had heen boycotted for the Presidency…

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Shire Cars. a Bone of Contention

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 January 1923 · page 7

Shire cars seem to be controversial subjects, somehow or other. Frequent reference, usually satirical and sometimes decidedly diverse, is made to…

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Mrs. C. May-Wright v. the Dumaresq Shire Council. (The Editor "Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 January 1923 · page 8

Sir,—I enclose a copy of a letter I have now received from the Dumaresq Shire Council, showing that no money was spent on the road from Rockvale…

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Electric Light and Power for Guyra. Circular Issued by the Shire President to the Batepayers Asking Fob a Ballot

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 6

Council Chambers, Guyra, 18th January, 1923 Dear Sir or Madam, have been made to the Shire Council that steps should be…

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