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Council & local affairs, 1927

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Municipal Vacancy. Victory for Mr. Cooper. a Record Poll

The Uralla Times · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 2

Saturday last was fixed for the poll in connection with the vaca[?] caused by the resignation of Ald. W Low from the Council, after 21 years…

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Guyra Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 6

There were present at the monthly meeting of Guyra Shire Council Crs. Green (president). Judge. White, Browning, Dunstan…

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Macintyre Shire Council. Saturday's Meeting

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 7

The monthly meeting of Macintyre Shire was held on Saturday. There were present the President (Cr. R. J. Higgins) in the chair, Crs. John…

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Aldermen Inspect Gardens

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

On Sunday a number of the aldermen, with the Town Clerk, made on official inspection of the competing gardens. All were of…

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Bannockburn Shire Engineer's Report

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The engineer, Mr. A. E. Taylor, reported to last Thursday's meeting of this Shire:-- Work included in this report is up…

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That Public Holiday. the Mayor Explains

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. J. McIlveen, writes: The discussion at the last P. and A. committee meeting, as reported in your columns, anent the council's…

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Shire Finance. a Lucid Explanation

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

For the information of ratepayers Cr. R. J. Higgins, president of MacIntyre shire, submitted the following…

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The Show Opened Mayor's Congratulations President Presents Trophies

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The hall was practically full in the afternoon when the official opening took place. The president (Mr. E. C. Sommerlad), after submitting…

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Show Holiday. Again Refused. Cost to Macintyre Shire

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 7

The request of the P. and A. Association for the gazettal of a public holiday on Wednesday, March 2, was refused by…

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Municipal Gasworks. Committee's Recommendations. More Machinery to Be Purchased

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 1

A special meeting of the Armidale City Council was hled on Monday night The Mayor (Ald, Morgan Stephens). Watson, Weaver, Hawke,…

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Shire Council. 1926 Roads Expenditure a Record. Gangs or Lengthsmen? Interesting Discussion

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

Gostwyck Shire Council met yesterday. Present: Councillors P. R. Little (President). J. R. McHugh, L. M…

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Round the Shire Road Construction and Repair

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 6

At Tuesday's meeting fo the Severn Shire Council there were present Councilors A. J. St. C. Pitter (in the chair), Geo. Fraser, T…

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Honoring Mr. Mutch Alexandria Council Stands Out SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 1

The Alexandria Council has refused to co-operate in the plan of the Mayor of Mascot to recognise the services of Mr. Tom Mutch…

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Guyra Shire Council Friday, January 26, 1927

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

Present, Crs. Green (chair), Judge, White, Browning, Dunstan. Finance Report. Amount brought forward from last…

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"Ridicule." Alderman and Town Clerk. Sensation at Young Council

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 3

A sensation was caused in the Young Council Chambers at a special meeting of the Council, when Ald. M'Lennan suddenly made a heated attack on the…

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[?]Aresq Shire Council Good Work on the Roads. Wollomombi Falls Road Exchange. Leave of Absence for Shire Clerk. Purchase of Wehr Grader

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 11

A meeting' of the Dumaresq Shire Council was held on Thursday morning, when there were present: Countillors R. H. Williams (president),…

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Irate Ratepayer. Attack on Shire President. "Righting a Wrong."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 11

The following letter, from Mrs. Ethel Ramage, "Fairview," Gostwyek Road, was read at a meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council on…

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Lang and the Loan Council. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. Lang) says that the fundamental principle underlying his attitude towards the Federal Council is that no responsible Government…

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Beautifying the Parks Public Movement Launched Horticultural Society Moves Proposal to Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

Holding the view that in its parts Glen Innes possesses a natural asset which at once lifts it above all other towns in the north…

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Yallaroi Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Yallaroi Shire Council was held on Friday. Present : Councillors F. Houston, D. Campbell, W. D. Capel,…

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