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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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An Alderman Resigns

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

Considerable heat was introduced into the proceedings at the meeting of the Grafton City Council on Monday night during the consideration…

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[Through Reuter.] LONDON, Sunday. Mayor Roverns City. From Prison Celi

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 1

New York.— A message from Edges water New [?] that arrangements are being made so that Mayor Henry Wishell who was…

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Show Holiday. Case for the Council

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

The Mayor replies: Mr. Avern, who takes up the cudgels on behalf of the secretary, twits me with "never having failed to…

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Municipal Playgrounds

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

Over £20,000 revenue is received annually by the Corporation of the City of Glasgow (Scotland) from fees from municipal playgrounds…

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Revolutionised. Gasworks Management. Staff Duties Re-arranged. Council's Progressive Policy

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 1

The following recommendations from the Water and Lighting committee. presented at the Armidale City Council meeting on Monday night…

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Armidale City Council. Ratepayers Have Many Complaints. "Signs of the Times." Mowing Grass in the Parks

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

The Armidale City Council met on Monday night. T[?]re were present:—Ald. Morgan Stephens (M[?]r). Watson, Weaver, Maddock, E.B. Hawke,…

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Aldermen Impressed with Scheme

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 4

The Mayor explained that the deputation's views would be placed before next committee meeting of the council and would received full and…

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"The Park Beautiful" Deputation to Municipal Council Warm Support by Aldermen "Best Thing Ever Put Before Us"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 4

"This is not only one of the best propositions ever put before the Council—it is actually the very best," was the comment of one alderman, in speaking of the deputation from the Horticultural Society on Tuesday night on the question of…

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Town Council. Ald. Cooper Welcomed

The Uralla Times · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 3

The Town Council met on Monday. Present: The Mayor (Dr. Alexander). Aldermen W. H. Crapp. Ed. Ferris Ern Ferris, W. A. Crapp and…

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Influenza. "Only Seasonal." Health Council's Views

Guyra Argus · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 8

The occurrence of influenza was discussed by health officers from all States and the Commonwealth Health Department at the first…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. McIlveen) occupying the chair. There…

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Yallaroi Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Yalluroi Shire Council was held on Friday. President: Crs. F. Houston, D. Campbell, W. D. Capel, W. Conway, W. R…

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Shire Employees and Show Holidays

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 10

The employers of the Severn Shire Council will enjoy similar show holidays this year as in previous years. The second day of the show is…

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Armidale City Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 3

When the Council met on Monday evening there were present: Alds. Morgan Stephens (Mayor), Curtis. O'Connor, Fletcher, Sullivan. McAvoy,…

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Dissatisfied! with Workers' Insurance. Armidale Council's Complaint

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

The Workers' Compensation Commission of N.S.W. wrote to the fortnightly meeting of the Armidale Municipal council:…

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Municipal Rates

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

A statement tabled by Mr. Stocks at last council meeting showed that the amount of rates outstanding at December 31st last was £.73739…

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The Marketing Bill Protests by Produces Petition to Legislative Council SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 1

A petition against the Marketing of Primly Products Bill is to be presented to the Legislative Council by the Producers' Association Central…

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Municipal Car Expenses

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 4

At last Council meeting Ald. Bennett questioned if it would not be a cheaper proposition to hire a car when required than to run the car…

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Municipolitics Aldermen in Conference

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 7

At last meeting of the Municipal Council there were. present: The Mayor (Aid. E. J. McIntyre), Aid. W. A. Cramsie, J. Coates, H. G…

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Shire of Ashford. Extraordinary Election

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election for the purpose of electing one Councillor to fill the extraordinary vacancy in A Riding of the…

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