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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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The Council's Auditor. Mr. Sadgrove Appointed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 6

For the position of auditor to the Armidale City Council there were two applications before Monday's meeting —from Messrs. W. S. Forsyth and E…

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Gates on Roads. Should They Be Removed ? Discussion by Ashford Shire

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 6

A motion that has caused a great deal of discussion in the district was moved by Gr. Asimus at Friday's meeting of the Ashford Shire Council,…

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"Won't Make Goat of Me." Heated Exchange in Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 4

There were lively scenes at the Kearsley Council meeting when an application for a bus route was being discussed…

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To Review Municipal Works. Special Quarterly Meeting Proposal Fails

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 8

At Monday's meeting of the Armidale City Council, Ald. Sullivan, pursuant to notice, moved: "That special meetings of the Council be held quarterly…

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Aldermen Ousted Tenterfield Council Sensation

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 7

Before Mr. Acting-Justice Stephen, In Chambers, the case was heard on Tuesday, ex parte Bailey, re aldermen of the Municipality of Tenterfield…

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Election Off! Tenterfield Municipal Council Administrator Takes Charge

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 4

Following on the recent ouster proceedings an election was to have taken place in Tenterfield, to-day to…

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Dumaresq Shire Council Marked Activity on Roads. Repairs to Bridge at Ebor. the Castle Doyle Road

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 3

The bumaresq Shire Council met on Tuesday night, when there were present: Grs. J. S. Moorchead (president), P. A. Wright, R. H. Williams,…

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Municipal Road Problem. Motion Evokes Animated Discussion. Works Committee Annoyed

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 10

That special meetings of the Coun cil be held quarterly. for the purpose of considering works [?] within the [?]…

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Shire Council

The Uralla Times · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 4

Council met last Friday. Present: The President (Cr P. R. Little). Councillors J. R. McHugh, R. A. W. Vickers, J. Shanahan and W…

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Shire Council. Engineer's Report

The Uralla Times · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 3

The Engineer reported at Friday's meeting of the Shire as follows:— Bridge on Uralla Creek: Approximately 2 acres of land will require to…

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Election Off! Tenterfi[?]ld Municipal Council

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 4

Following on the recent ouster proceedings an election was to have taken place in Tenter field on Saturday to fill the vacancies in…

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Mayor to Control Canterbury Council Allegations of Mismanagement Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 1

Further allegations of mismanagement in the affairs of the Canterbury council were made at last night's meeting by the Mayor Alderman…

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Petrol Bowsers Casino Council Drawing Line

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 2

When an application by M. MacGilivray, General Motors Dealer, for permission to instal a petrol pump in front of his garage was before last…

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Public Gate Question. Shire Council Tackles Problem

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

The Dumaresq Shire Council has instructed the Engineer (Mr. F. Seaborn) to interview landholders who have gates on important traffic routes,…

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A Defaulter. Tenterfield Municipality. Administrator Appointed

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 4

The Tenterfield municipality has been declared a defaulting area by proclamation of the Governor, published in the last "Government Gazette."…

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Public Gate Question. Shire Council Tackles Problem

Guyra Argus · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 2

The Dumaresq Shire Council lias instructed the Engineer (Mr. F. Seahorn) to interview landholders who have gales on important traffic routes,…

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Bridge Street Bridge "An Alderman's Grouch" Stone or Concrete ?

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

Though the new bridge over the park creek has been completed, the structure still provides a subject of discaision—heated at…

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Without Prejudice Council and New State Delegates for Convention

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. V. C. Thompson, M.P., wrote to this week's council meeting asking the delegates be appointed to attend the' New State Convention to be held…

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Council in Bad Way No Money for Wages SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 1

According to the Town Clerk, of Hol[?]d, the finances are in such a bad way that there is no money for wages to-day. The Council's debts…

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In Turn Municipal Road Works What of Macquarie Street ?

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 4

"As a [?] of [?] the Conn[?] were [?] and wird had to be [?] the [?] is [?]…

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