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Council & local affairs, 1934

941 stories in New England's papers · page 15 of 48

Main Roads Shire Clerk's Financial Report

The Uralla Times · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

The Shire Clerk reported to Tuesday's meeting of Gostwyck Shire Council that it is doubtful whether much by-road work can be done this…

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33 APPLICATIONS Council's Engineer. Selection Deferred

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

The Town Clerk reported to last meeting of the Municipal Council that 33 applications had been received for the position of…

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A Warning Agreed to By Council. Health Inspector's Report

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 7

In view of the fact that it was the first offence, Council at its meeting this week decided to refrain from prosecution, but to…

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All About a Road Prolonged Debate at Council Meeting. Punctuated By Heated Exchanges. Allen's Road to Be Repaired

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

What was described as "Allen's Road" was the subject of much discussion at this week's Council meetings. The ball was set rolling by a recommendation by the…

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The Council Meets Lengthy Business Sheet. Collection of Arrears:: Application For Use of Tennis Court :: A Grader Needed :: A Retaining Wall in Meade Street

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 3

The Attorney General advised that he had carefully considered the matter of the application of Henry S. Stone for remission of the penalty…

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Apsley Shire Council

The Walcha News · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

The monthly meeting took place on May 12. Present: Crs. Steel (President), Jones, Gill and Henry. Apologies ware received from Crs. Noakes…

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Persons Eligible As Aldermen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner) has informed Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., in response to his inquiries, that no electors who…

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Ashfored Shire Council. Auditors Good Report Proposed Road Improvements

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

The Ashford Shire Council held an important meeting on Friday last. Considerable discussion took…

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Shire Appeal Court

The Walcha News · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

Two appeals by Mrs. Emily Baker against valuation were adjourned until June 8. Thomas R. Hogno, charged with…

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Never Fell for Baits! Alderman Stresses His Virtues. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

During a sitting of the Paddington Municipal Council last night, the Mayor (Ald. Curotta) said that he was not afraid of the Minister for…

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Corruption Denied Paddington Council SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

During the sitting of the Paddington Municipal Council last night, the Mayor Aid. Curotta said he was not afraid of the Minister…

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Minister Defied Cabramatta Council SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

The Cabramatta-Canley Vale Council has re-affirmed its decision not to accede to the demand of the Minister for Local Government that the…

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Minister Defied By Cabramatta Council Refusal to Hold By-Election. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

The Cabramatta-Canley Vale Council must hold a by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alderman Young…

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Sydney City Council Revenue 75 Per Cent. Eaten Up by Interest and Sinking Fund Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

The Lord Mayor or Sydney, addressing a gathering of accountants, said that interest and sinking fund took 75 per cent. of the City's rate…

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Work for Dole Extending the Range. Council's Overtures

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 3

The local Municipal Council has decided to make application to the Minister to have the range of works on which relief…

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Ashford Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 5

At the May meeting of the Council there were present Crs. R. A. Black (President), Coulton, Dight, McCosker; Willmott and Asimus…

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Macintyre Shire Council Improving Elsmore Road Valuation of Newstead North Galvanised Burr Menance Crossing at Pardise Creek

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 7

The Macintyre Shire Council held its ordinary meeting on Saturday. The clerk's report indicated that the financial position of the shire was very satisfactory. He suggested that application be made to have the Elsmore…

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Pure Milk Unregistered Dairymen Within Municipality

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 May 1934 · page 4

In a letter to the Editor, "Citizen" writes; Alluding to the pure milk controversy. I would say that there are certainly more dairies in shire…

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Mayor's Fossil Find

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 7

The mayor of Dalby (Aid. T. Jack) recently found the fossilised complete top jaw and top part of the head of an animal that roamed the…

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Shires and Heaflth Co-operation with Municipality Proposals of Town Council

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 4

A special report was presented to the Town Council last night by the Mayor on the proposal to appoint Mr. H. A. Murphy as Health…

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