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Council & local affairs, 1928

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Town and District Honor Ex-Mayor McIntyre Exemplar of True Citizenship "A Prophet with Honor in Own Country"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 4

The records of Ald E. J. McIntyre, ex-Mayor of Glen innes, both in a private and public sphere, was the subject of eulogy…

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Municipal Finance Adjusting an Installation Charge

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 3

The finance committee reported in the following terms to Tuesday's Council meeting :-- The credit balances are as…

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Dumaresq Shire. January Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council was held on Thursday morning last. There were present Crs. J. S. Moorehead…

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Dumaresq Shire Council Noxious Weeds Question. Gravel Roads Favored. Donation to Hospital. Ramps on Roads

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 January 1928 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council was held on Thursday morning. There were present: Councillors J. S. Moorehead…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting was held on Friday. Present: Councillors F. Houston (President), W. D. Capel, J. Conway, W. R. Daley, W…

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Council Vacancy Seal Forfeited

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

The resignation of Ald. J. W. Gilham as a member, of the Warwick Town Council was tendered the Town Clerk last week. The resignation…

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Ratepayers in Revolt Against the Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

Irate ratepayers of Mullumbimby, at a public meting, complained bitterly at the administration of the municipality…

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Municipal Council Last Night's Meeting

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 2

There were present at last night's meeting of Inverell Municipal Council Ald. J. F. O'Connor, deputy Mayor,who presided in the absence of the…

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Armidale City Council. New Shire Building. Missing Metal. Rates on Church Property. Free Use of Town Hallyard. Iron Buildings in Brick Area

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 3

The Armidale City council met on Monday night, when there were present: Ald. A. Homer Fletcher (Mayor), W. H. Watson, H. Weaver, H…

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Tenders. to Be Opened in Committee. Armidale City Council's Decision

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 8

When the Mayor was about to open the tenders tor the purchase of a small wooden building at the Armidale City Council meeting on Monday night, Ald…

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Municipal Rates. Total of 93 AND l-18th. More Money for Road Works

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 8

The estimates for 1928 were presented at Armidale City Council meeting on Monday by the Finance Committee. The statement was as…

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Shire Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Gostwyck Shire Council was held yesterday. Present: The President (Cr F. L. Taylor), Councillors P. R. Little, J…

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Shire Council. Engineer's Report

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

The Engineer reported as follows: J. Gurry's gang completed work on Torryburn-Bundarra road (£12), Abington-Bundarra (£5), Burdarra-…

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Uralla Municipal Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 3

Council met last Monday. Present: The Mayor (Dr C. R. Alexander), Aldermen E. Ferris, R. T. Cooper, J. Williams and H. Wilkins,…

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[?] Shire Roads Engineer's Report

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

The Engineer (Mr. R. Thornton) reported in the following terms to Tuesday's meeting of the Severn Shire Council:--…

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Round the Shire Condition of the Roads Requests for Repairs

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

There was a full complement of members at the January meeting of the Severn Shire Council held on Tuesday, the President (Cr. Theo…

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Concrete Crossings Two Requests Council Defers Consideration

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 6

Whether there will be any construction of concrete crossings within the Severn Shire during 1928 has not et been decided. The…

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Shire Policy Based on Presidential Minute Concrete Crossing May Be Held Up for 1928 Diverting Money Saved to By-roads Reintroduction of the Lengthsmen

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 4

With a comprehensive minute labled by the President (Cr. Theo. Farlow) as the basis of discussion the Severn Shire Council framed its policy for 1928 at the first meeting of the Council held on Tuesday…

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Alderman's Resignation

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 4

The resignation of Ald. J. W. Gilliam as a member of the Warwick Town Council has been tendered to the town clerk. The resignation…

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Yallaroi Shire. Monthly Meeting

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 3

The monthly meeting was held on Friday Present: Councillors F. Houston (president), W. D. Capel, J. Conway, W. R. Daley, W. Conway…

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