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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Good Roads for the Money. Shire Councillors' Tour

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 6

"Considering the money available, I consider the Shire roads In distinctly good order. They're much better than they were this time…

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Church of England. Parochial Council Meeting

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the above was held on Monday night last at the residence of Mr Payne, when the following were present:—…

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Sick Pay Municipal Methods

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 4

A rather rare instance of municipal magnificence was given at the meeting of Inverell Council on Tuesday night in respect to the sick pay that should…

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Hydro-Electricity. Big Scheme for the North. Discussed by Northern Shire and Municipality Delegates. Dr. Page's Encouraging Speech

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 4

Representatives from shires and municipalities throughout the North and North-West discussed the question of establishing a hydro-electricity scheme' for the North, in order that cheap power may be obtained for the establishment of industries…

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The Mill Closing Council's Letter. Feel to Co-operate

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

The letter seat to the other Counsells by the Glen Innes Municipal Council was read at the meeting of the Pee[?] Shire on Friday…

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Hydro-electricity a Northern Scheme County Council Proposed Conference at Armidale

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 3

Representatives met in conference at Armidale on Friday from the shires and municipalities throughout the North and North-west to…

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Hydro Electricity. Big Scheme for the North. Discussed by Northern Shire and Municipality Delegates. Dr. Page's Encouraging Speech

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 7

Representatives from shires and municipalities throughout the North and North-West discussed the question at Armidale on Friday, establishing a hydro-electricity scheme for the North, in order that cheap power may be obtained for the establishment of Industries…

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Armidale City Council. Appointment of Auditor. a Healthy City. Ratepayers Requests

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. Morgan Stephens) presided over a meeting of the Armidale City Council o[?] Tuesday night, There were also present: Ald. Watson,…

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Differential Rates. Municipalities Protest

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 3

By circular letter, the Glen Innes Municipal Council sought co-operation in a protest against the differential rates in favor of Sydney. It was…

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Town Council

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 3

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

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The Saleyard[?] Time for Removing Stock. Council's Inspector Insulted

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 5

The matter of removing stock from the municipal [?]leyards at [?] o'clock on Monday morning was discussed at the Council meeting on Tuesday night…

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Municipal Council Short Business Sheet

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 7

Owing to the frequency of meetings of late there was little business to be dealt with at the meeting of this body on Tuesday night, and business was…

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Armidale City Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 7

The Council met on Monday evening. There were present: Aids. Stephens (Mayor), Oliver, Piddington, Fletcher, Cusbert, Curtis, Geldard, Burnett,…

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"If He Died!" Armidale Council's Dilrmma

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 10

"I am afraid to think what would happen to the Council if this man died," said Ald Watson, satirically, at a meeting of the Armidale City…

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Municipal Council. Fortnight's Business

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Council took place on Tuesday night, with the Mayor (Ald W. A. Cramsie) in the chair. Other aldermen present…

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All Night Sittings. Dorrigo Council's Difficulties

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 7

The Dorrigo Council is becoming famous for the length of its sittings. Apparently, however, the Councillors do not desire…

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Pettifogging Provincialism." Where Was Glen Innes? County Council Conference

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 February 1923 · page 7

It is not often a citizen of G[?]n Innes lar[?]ps his own J[?] 'Citizen' writes to the Glen lanes…

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Labor Electoral Council Reorganising the Movement. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 February 1923 · page 4

The [?]mundra Labor Electoral Council has decided to support the principles of the leader's circular for the re-organising of the movement…

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Amalgamation Urged. Do Shire Council and P.P. Board Justify Separate Existence? The Recent Conference

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

A "Ratepayer of Severn Shire," after reading the reports of the recent abortive conference between members of the P.P. Board…

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The Jockey Club. Trouble with Association Over Easter Dates. Matter for the Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

Members of the committee of the Glen Innes Jockey Club can hardly complain if the public displays apathy regarding the affairs of the club. With…

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