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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Dispute at Council Meeting

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 5

A disorderly seas was witnessed at a meeting of the Eastwood Municipal Council, when Aldermen Booth and Matthews exchanged blows…

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WALCHA Graziers' Association Branch Meeting Opposition to Proposed Meat Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 6

At a meeting of the Wnlcha Branch of the N.S.W. Graziers' Association it was decided to oppose the proposal, of the Guyra branch that a Meat Council…

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Cattle Industry Special Council Suggested Export of Chilled Beef Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 1

A large and representative conference of beef and cattle producers decided that the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. should…

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New Avenue of National Wealth Chilled Beef Export Hope For Cattle Industry Federal Council Proposed Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1934 · page 1

A large and-representative conference of beef and cattle producers decided that the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. should be…

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National Anzac Memorial Returned Soldiers' President Criticises Aldermen

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 5

At a dinner at the Hotel Inverell in honor of himself and Mr. C. T. Ulm. Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G., condemned the parochialism of certain…

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Anzac Memorial Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G Criticises Inverell Aldermen For Narrow-Minded Parochialism Aspirations of Appeal Reviewed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 6

At a dinner at the Hotel Inverell in honor of himself and Flight-Lient. C. T. P. Ulm, Mr. L. A. Robb. C.M.G., strongly condemned the narrow-minded parochialism of certain Inverell aldermen, who through their ignorance of facts and the ideals and…

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Mayor Sues Newspaper Denies That He Told Ratepayers to Go to Hades Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 4

In the Banco Court to-day, before Chief Justice Jordan, Jacob Cook, Mayor of Cabra Vale, claimed £1000 damages from the "Sun" Newspapers…

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War Talk Protest From Council of Churches Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 1

The Council of Churches has decided to send a letter to the Prime Minister requesting him to take such steps as would ensure that, in future…

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Guyra Shire Council

Guyra Argus · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 2

At last week's meeting of the Shire Council, a letter from Guyra Town Band was received, asking Council to erect a band room, the cost of same…

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Mayor Sues Newspaper £1,000 Claim

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 6

In the Banco Court yesterday, before Chief Justice Jordan, Jacob Cook, Mayor of Cabra Vale, claimed £1000 damages from the "Sun" Newspapers…

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The Claims Of Grey Street Stressed at Council Meeting "Must Be Attended To" Mayor Reports on the Parks Responsibility of Quinton Park

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 2

Many matters of considerable local interest were discussed by the aldermen at their meeting this week…

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Anzac Memorial "Sydney Able to Find Money" Comment by Mayor of Wingham

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 3

The Wingham Municipal Council at its last meeting decided not to assist in the effort to raise money to complete the Anzac Memorial in Sydney…

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Cosly Inquiries £651 Spent on Electricity Matters Mayor Supplies Figures

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 4

In conformity with a request preferred by Aid. Dawson, the Mayor furnished details of the cost to the municipality of all…

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Electricity Supply Bulk System Investigation Departmental Officer Meets City Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 3

At the Mayor's invitation, Mr. A. H. Benjamin, an electrical engineer from the Department of Public Works, who has been sent…

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Town Council Meeting Engineer's Instructive Report Improved Lighting of Otho St. Satisfactory Public Health Great Building Activity Council's War Memorial Action Commended

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 7

The Town Council held its usual meeting last night and dealt with some important business. A letter was read from an A.I.F. captain congratulating the Council on its attitude in reference to the Sydney war memorial…

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Armidale City Council Third Party Insurance Railway Men's Petition Reports and Recommendations

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 3

Although three weeks had elapsed since the last meeting, the correspondence dealt with by the Armidale Municipal…

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Bridge Over Deepwater River Plans To Be Prepared Shire Council Decision Emma ville and Red Range Roads Cannot be Proclaimed Main Roads

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 2

As the result of an inspection of the locality, the Severn Shire Council has authorised its engineer to prepare plans for a bridge…

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Enemployment Relief Workers Engaged Upon Shire Work Distant from their Home

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 6

An important statement of policy has been made by Hon. J.M. Dunningham, M.L.A, Minister for Labour and Industry, in response to the…

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Blows at Council Meeting Apologies Follow SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 1

At a meeting of the Eastwood Council last night, Alderman Booth and Alderman Matthews apologised in connection with a scene at the…

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Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

The Walcha News · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 2

Ald. T. C. Fenwicke (Mayor) presided at the above meeting on Tuesday evening last, whilst Ald. Lisle, Scott, Townshend and Logan were…

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