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Council & local affairs, 1927

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Municipalities and Commonwealth Grants

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

With reference to a communication from the Town Clerk, Forbes, asking for a communication to be forwarded to the Premier regarding the…

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The Liquor Bill Council Reverses Decision The Second Reading

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 1

By 87 votes, to 17 the Legislative Council decided to reverie its decision in rejecting the Second Reading of the liquor Amendment Bill. Wine…

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Postponed Indefinitely! the Child Endowment Scheme Legislative Council Carries Amendment Proposal to Be Referred to Select Committee

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 1

The Lang Government's Child Endowment Bill met ils fate at the hands of the Legislative Council last night, when an amendment was carried referring the whole scheme to a select committee for investigation…

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Shire President Fined

The Uralla Times · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

For lighting a fire within ten yards of grass land Daniel T. Herbert, president of the Jemalong Shire, was fiend £10…

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Preference to Chinese City Alderman's Accusation SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 1

Alderman Courtnay complained at the Health Committee meeting of the City Council that the Council had let stalls and offices to Chinese at the…

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A Shire President Fined

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 7

For lighting a fire within ten yards of grass land Daniel T. Herbert, president of the Jemalong Shire, Forbes, was fined £10. It was stated by the…

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Armidale City Council. Marsh-street Bridge. Mosquitoes at the Gaol. Council Employees and Compensation. Car Parking Problem

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. Morgan Stephens) and Ald. H. Maddock. E. B. Hawke, R. N- Hiokson, J. B. Sullivan, A. H. Fletcher, M. J: O'Connor. W. Curtis…

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Municipal Loan

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 7

"We, the undersigned ratepayers of the Municipality of Grafton, do hereby request that, a poll of ratepayers of the municipality be taken on the…

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Another Shire Roller

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 4

When the question of carrying out further road work in co-operation with the Mani Roads Board was being; discussed by the Severn Shire…

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Town Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 2

Council met last Monday. Present: The Mayor (Dr Alexander), Aldermen W. H. Crapp, Ed. Ferris and R. T. Cooper…

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£2 FOR £1 Subsidy for Inverell Road. Main Roads Board Offer Severn Shire Council Considering

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 4

In view of the importance of the Inverell Road, which is practically taking the place of a railway, the Main Roads Board…

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Racing Motorists Council's Object

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 2

Al Tuesday's meeting of the Severn Shirt Council unanimous support was given to a resolution from the Patrick's Plains Shire Council…

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City Council Loan Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 1

The Finance Committee of the City Council has agreed to enter into negotiations with the Commonwealth Bank regarding the issue of City…

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From Uncle Sam Brisbane Council Borrows

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 1

The City of Greater Brisbane has floated in New York a seven add a half million dollar five per cent, 30 year loan, repayable at the option of…

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Dental Clinic City Council Enterprise. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 1

The Labor Caucus in the City Council decided on the establishment of a dental clinic for civic employees. At a meeting of the finance…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement Shire Matters Sliprails Across Road a Sluicing Application

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 2

Several matters affecting Emmaville district were dealt with by the Severn Shire Council on Tuesday last. CLEARING TIMBER ON ROAD…

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Concrete Crossings More to Be Built Severn Shire Policy a "C" Riding Argument Settled

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 4

The polio of the Severn Shire Council in putting in a definite number of concrete crossings each year, the programme to…

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£1000 for "The Park Beautiful" Council's Enterprising Move Citizens' Park Committee Endorsed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 4

The Municipal Council has shown itself fully seized with the advantages its parks represent, and has decided to launch out in an enterprising way to bring about further improvements…

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Grafton Municipal Loan

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 10

"We, the undersigned ratepayers of the Municipality of Grafton, do hereby request that a poll of rate-payers of the municipality be taken…

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Municipal Franchise Bavin Supports the Government SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 1

The Legislative Assembly passed the clause in the Local Government Bill, extending adult franchise, by 43 votes to 32. Mr. Bavin and Miss…

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