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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Local News. Unemployment Grant Gostwyck Shire £200; Uralla Municipality £100

The Uralla Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., is officially advised that Gostwyck Shire Council has been allotted £200, and Uralla Municipal Council £100, from…

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Council of Churches' Appeal

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

The Premier of our State, the Honourable J. T. Lang, has been greatly moved by the extraordinary emergency that has arisen in…

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Ashford Shire Monster Meeting of Ratepayers 50 Per Cent Reduction in Rates Urged

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 8

Ope of the largest meetings even head in Ashford district took place or Saturday afternoon last," when over 200 ratepayers from all parts of the…

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Municipal Road Work. System of Supervision Attacked. Ald. S. C. Wilson's Views

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 6

Ald. S. C. Wilson writes:—Adverting to the Proceedings of the last Municipal Council, as published in your recent issue, regarding the…

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"Act of Madman" City Council's New Assessments SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the City Council, Alderman McElhone described the new assessment as almost the act of a…

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Municipal Rates. Rateplayer Criticises Aldermen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 5

In a letter to the Editor, Mr. T. Smith criticises the Armidale City Council for not reducing the rates tor this year Mr.Smith contends that,…

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Storm Damage. Aldermen Worried. Complaints From Ratepayers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

Araildale "City Fathers" are anything hut happy over the effects of last Friday's big storm. The water washed away brand…

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Reduction in Rates. Sought by Deputation to Gostwyck Shire Council. Uralla

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

Much of the time of the meeting of the Gostwyek Shire Council today was occupied with the reception of a deputation, representing…

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Funds Well Conserved. Gostwyck Shire Council Surplus of £1889 Shown for 1930. Uralla

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

In Ins report to the Gostwyck Shire Council yesterday, the Clerk (Mr.J. E. Jenkinson) disclosed Hie fact that a surplus of £1889 had…

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"Great Old Pioneer." Mayor's Tribute to late Mr. Charles Thorpe

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 7

"One of he greatest old pioneers we have had in the district." Prier to the co[?] of pro ceedings at Monday night's meeting of…

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Loan Council Mr. Lang Absent

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the Loan Council was held in Melbourne on Tuesday, from which Mr. Lang was absent. Before entering the conference, Mr…

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Loan Council Mr. Lang Criticised MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 1

When the Loan Council resumed to-day the absence of Mr. Lang was commented upon. One member said it was Mr. Lang's duty to be…

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Shire Road Men. Reduction in Hours. Office Costs Reduced. Uralla

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

Proceeding with its,policy of economy for this year, the Gostwyck Shire Council at the monthly meeting to-day decided to reduce…

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Town Council Tender for Fodder The Water Supply

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

The Town Council held a brief meeting last night to get into line again with its regular fortnightly meetings. It was decided to call…

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Producers' Advisory Council. Country Meeting Promoted Inverell Included

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

The local secretary of the Farmers and Settlers' Association has received the following, through the general secretary of the Producers' Advisory…

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On the "Dole." something For Nothing. New System Advocated City Council's Support

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

A recent [?],by Dr R. B. Austin, in which he reffered to the cvil effect of the "dolt" on the young people of Great Britain, was…

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Work for Eighty Men. On Creek improvement. City Council's Decision. Relief Grant

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

Work for 80 men is to be provided by the Armidaie City Council by means of the £200 unemployment relief allocation…

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Armidale City Council a Vocal "Field Day." Munic1p Alproblf.ms. And Ratepayers' Troubles

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 7

The Armidate City, Council was in good form on Monday night. By "good form" is meant good vocal form…

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The Loan Council N.S.W. Premier's Absence. Subject of Adverse Comment. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 1

When the Loan Council resumed today. the absence of Mr. Lang was commented upon. One member said it was Mr. Lang's…

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Municipal Health Department. Annua] Report Shows General Decline of Activities. Building. Operations Slacken

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

A brief resume of the activities of the Health Department of the Armidale City. Council, presented to the meeting hf the Council…

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