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Council & local affairs, 1934

941 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 48

Macintyre Shire Council. Sundry Road Improvonents Engineer's Comprehensive Report Repairs to Swanbrook Crossing Assisting Wood Parade

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 7

Macintyre Shire Council held its usual meeting on Saturday and transacted considerable useful business. The engineer submitted a comprehensive report dealing with the condition of several roads in the Shire. He recommended…

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Bannockburn Shire Discuss Gragin Rates An Anomalous Position

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 7

At Thursday's meeting of the Bannockburn Shire Council, there were in attendance: "The President (Cr. V. J. G. See) and…

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The Council and The Audit

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 4

The decision to appoint a local auditor to the Municipal Council is one that will give general satisfaction to the ratepayers—especially as there can be no question as to the capability of the official appointed…

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Ashford Shire Council Good Road Work By-Passes on Main Roads

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 3

The ordinary general meeting of the Ashford shire Council was held on Friday, March when there were present: Crs. R. A. Black, president…

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City Council Rate Fixed at 4½d. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

The City Council struck the rate for 1924 at 4½d in th £. which is the same as that for last year. On an assessment of £46,092,000…

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ADMINISTRATION Shire's Expenses Low Figures Disclosed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 4

The low cost of the administrative side of the Severn Shire Council was brought before the meeting on Tuesday last in the…

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Relief Workers Committee Request to Council to Sign To the Editor

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 4

Dear Sir,—The Relict Workers Committee of Uralla caused a petition to be drawn up consisting of the names of all relief workers and supported…

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Apsley Shire Council

The Walcha News · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 6

The monthly meeting was held on Saturday. Present: Crs, Steel President), Jones, Hicks, Gill and Henry. An apology was received from Cr…

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Municipal Council Pollution by Woolwash Denied by Health Inspector

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 2

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council there were in attendance: The Deputy-Mayor (Ald. L .J. Cloonan), who presided in the…

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Noxious Weeds Must Be Destroyed Discussion at Shire Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1934 · page 4

At this week's meeting of the Severn Shire Council it was stressed that steps would have to be taken by landholders in the…

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Roads and Ramps Discussed by Council Work in Severn Shire

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1934 · page 8

At the March meeting of the members of the Severn Shire Council consideration was given to many requests for road…

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Red Range Road Request to Council

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1934 · page 4

Mr. T. Farlow presided over a very representative public meeting held at Red Range School of Arts on Saturday night, when the matter…

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Council Audit Last Week's Appointment Ald. Coates' Views

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1934 · page 2

Ald. J. Coates writes' to the editor: When discussion by the Municipal Council anent the appointment of an…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 2

At the March meeting of the Yallaroi Shire Council there were present Councillors F. Houston (President), W. R. Daley, W. D. Capel, D…

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The Council and Supply of Electrical Power

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 March 1934 · page 4

An extraordinary position has arisen in connection with the publication at last Council meeting of the letter addressed by Mr. Wade on the question of electricity charges. Negotiations have been proceeding for some time, apparently, in committee, between Mr. Wade…

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Waverley Municipal Battle Mayor Stalemates Latest Move Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 1

When the Waverley Council met last night an attempt was made to carry a vote of no-confidence in the Mayor. Alderman Hunter who was…

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Verbal Fireworks! at City Council Meeting Appointment of Ganger "Jockeying" Alleged Mayor's Stout Denial

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 4

The question of appointing a ganger was the cause of a lively, and, at times acrimonious, debate at the…

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Road Dispute Gostwyck Council Withdraws Support

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 8

After negotiations, dating back nearly two years, the Gost wyck Shire Council has withdrawn its offers of assistance towards the Ross Hill road…

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Outstanding Rates Legal Action To Be Taken City Council's Decision

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 4

"Where debtors are two years in arrears and have not responded to Council's demand to pay' notice, or made arrangements for…

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Armidale City Council Correspondence and Reports LAYING of Sewerage Lines Advertising Scenic Beauties

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 7

The policy of the Public Works Department regarding the laying of sewerage lines in the vicinity of large areas of land in the possession of one owner, and where subdivision is a future possibility, was outlined in…

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