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Council & local affairs, 1932

964 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 49

"FISHY" City Council Inquiry SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 1

The Electricity Committee of the City Council has decided to order an inquiry into the recommendations for the payment of £1146 in respect…

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Shire Rates President Tables a Minute in Reply to Criticism

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 8

Opportunity was taken at Tuesday's meeting of the Severn Shire Council to reply to the criticisms levelled at that body for…

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LENGTHSMEN Council to Employ Roads Need Attention

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 4

That immediate attention should be given to the roads in the Shire was the general opinion at Tuesday's meeting of the…

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Mosquitoes a Breeding Ground Council Decides on Action

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 4

"I desire to bring under notice the prolific breeding ground for mosquitoes on the railway premises at the Glen Innes station (the Inspector…

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Emmaville Graziers The Committee Meets Shire Rates Discussed Preparing For Bush Fires

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Emmaville branch of the Graziers' Association was held on Saturday, January 23, when Mr. E. Say…

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RE-APPOINTED Scientific and Industrial Research Council MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 1

Members of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have been re-appointed for another three years…

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Round the Shire Employing More Men Dundee-deepwater Requests M.R. Board Lodges Protest

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 3

Cr. A. J. St. C. Potter presided at this week's Severn Shire Council meeting, and there were also present Crs. W. J. Griffiths, T…

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Rates Arrears Council Discussion Prosecution Recommended Special Meeting to Consider

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 2

The Town Clerk reported to this week's Municipal Council that in connection with the 22 ratepayers whose arrears in rates over many…

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Finding Money The Council's Only Privilege No Say in Selection of Labor

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 4

In view of the experience with the Beardy weir, there is good reason why the local Municipal Council should seriously consider…

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Municipal Rates Finally Adopted

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 4

At their meeting on Tuesday night the aldermen of the local Municipal Council adopted the rates for the current year…

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Bannockburn Shire Council

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Bannockburn Shire Council lapsed yesterday. There were only three councillors present, namely Messrs. Makim,…

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Dumaresq Shire Council £3500 For Main Roads Maintenance Appointment of Impounding Officer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 6

Business at the monthly meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council yesterday morning occupied less than half an hour…

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Turned Down Ambulance Request to Shire Council "A Boon to Country People," Says Cr. Browning

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

Deferred from the last meeting, the application for a donation to the funds of the Armidale District Ambulance was before…

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Municipal Insurance With Government or Private Companies? Debate Before Council Points in the Dispute

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

A special "call has been made for the Council of Tuesday night to discuss the question as to whether the Town Council shall…

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Sunday Sport Discussed at Meeting of Parishioners Election of Cathedral Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 8

The attitude of the Church to wards organised Sunday sport was referred to by Rev. Canon Best, at the annual meeting of…

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City Rates Reduced Valuations Will Lighten the Load Council Loses £2000 in Revenue

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

"The Armidale City Council has lost £2000 in rates by reason of the exemption, granted State property, and it will have a job to…

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No Referendum On Sunday Sport Issue Council Acts on Legal Advice "We Have Done Our Duty," Says Ald. Curtis

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

No referendum on the Sunday sport issue will be taken on February 20 as arranged by the City…

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FILTRATION The Council's Plant Report by Town Clerk Discussed by Aldermen

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 7

As requested, the Town Clerk submitted to this week's Municipal Council meeting a report on the filtration plant. The report…

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Many Matters Mentioned By Aldermen "Marked For Attention"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 7

At this week's Municipal Council meeting Ald. Norcott said he found that lights in the outer streets of the municipality were run to 1.30 on…

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Inspector's Report And Recommendations Council Discusses Prosecutions Several Matters For Police Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 6

The inspector tabled a report to this week's Municipal Council meeting in reference to a Grey Street business firm permitting the effluent…

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