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Council & local affairs, 1928

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Swanbrook Bridge. Prosecution by Shire. Heavy Penalties

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

At Inverell police court on Monday Thomas Carter was charged with crossing the Swanbrook bridge at the time such bridge was closed to…

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Noxious Weeds. In Municipal Area

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 7

Some friendly suggestions as to the destruction of noxions weeds in Inverell Municipal area wore made at a…

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Gostwyck Shire Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 2

Council met this morning. Present: The President (Cr. F. L. Taylor), Councillors P. R. Little, J. R. McHugh, L. M. Rixon, and J…

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Shire Council. Engineer's Report

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

The Engineer reported as follows for January (costs include wages only):— J. Gurry's gang completed work on…

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Shire Finances

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 3

At to-day's meeting of the Shire Council the Clerk submitted a copy of the Revenue account and Balance-sheet, as at 31st Dec. 1927, together…

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INCOMPETENT ! Bathurst Town Council Civic Commission Demanded Bathurst

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the Advance Batharst League carried a resolution declaring the Municipal Council incompetent. It also registered its opinions that a civic…

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Guyra Shire Council

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 2

Guyra Shire met on Wednesday, 25th January. Present: Crs. Green (chair), Judge, Dutton, White, Browning and Dunstan…

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Disgraceful Scenes. At a Council Meeting. BATHURST

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 1

Disgraceful scenes occurred at a meeting of Bathurst Council on Wednesday night when the mayor sought confirmation of his action in…

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Dumaresq Shire Council Noxious Weeds Problem. P.p. Board's Request Again Refused. Work on Armidale-kempsey Road. What Is Main Roads Board's Objective?

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 2

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 13 February 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday. Present: Councillors F. Houston (President), W. D. Capel, V. Whiteman,…

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Claim for £400 Against Shire Council Alleged Poisoning of Weeds. And Death of Working Bullocks

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 4

Before His Honor [?] in the local district Court [?]ing, Walter Patterson [?] Old Koreelah, sought to record with the…

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Flood Damage Roads Suffer Severely Many Requests to Severn Shire Council Two Concrete Crossings Damaged

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 9

A sequel to the [?]ood rains throughout the district in the past shows is the large member of requests for repair work submitted…

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Shire Administration Severn's Fine Record Probably Lowest in State

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 9

If there is a shire more so[?]ni[?]lcally run than Severn the [?]incillors want to hear about it…

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Municipal Council. Last Night's Meeting

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 2

There were present at last night's meeting of this body the Mayor, Ald. F. S. Stuckey and Aldermen D. W. Swan, Wesley Burgess, F. Sterabeek…

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City Council. Financial Difficulties. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 1

A financial statement submitted to the Civic Commissioners estimates that this year's deficit in the city administration will be £96,844. Added…

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Foreign Labor. City Council Decision. PERTH

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 1

After considering a report on the employment of three Italians at the municipal quarries, and a protest by the Australian Workers' Union, Perth…

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Shire Estimates £2220 For Each Riding Council Buys More Land

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

At Tuesday's meeting of the Severn Shire Council the Clerk presented the estimates for the year. After discussing the statement…

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Shire Storehouse Bulk Shed To Be Built

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 3

"I have to report that the land immediately behind the shire yard is for sale for an amount of [?]72," reported the President of the Severn…

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POISONED ! Eight Working Bullocks Claim for £400 Against Shire Council Poisoned Weeds en T.S.R. And a Depasturing Team

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 5

A case of particular interest to local governing bodies was heard at the Glen Innes Court of Quarter [?] on Tuesday…

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Shire Matters Crossing on Gulf Road Complaint From Ten-mile

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 2

Several matters affecting Emmaville and Deepwater districts were before the Severn Shire Council on Tuesday last…

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