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Council & local affairs, 1936

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Moree School Teacher Alderman Kane Political Victimisation Alleged

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

In reference to the lengthy telegram in our last issue on the above matter the following extract from a report of the last Moree Town Council is…

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Privy Council Meeting

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

Subsequently it was announced that a meeting of the Privy Council would be held to-morrow to appoint a Council of State to act for the King during…

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Yallaroi Shire Finance. 96.99 Current Rates Collected in 1935

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

The Yallaroi Shire Clerk's report read at Friday's meeting, and which appears in another column, embraces interesting information respecting…

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Illness of the King — Old Man Murdered — Laval Doomed No Change Health of His Majesty Royal Family Anxiously Wait and Hope. Appointment of Council of State. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

The great house in the park is wide awake—the red house at Sandringham, where lights gleam over frozen white paths through the calm winter's night, while the Queen and members of the Royal family…

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Royal Family at Bedside King's Condition Remains Grave Whole Empire Keeps Vigil Crowds Gather at Gates of Buckingham Palace Prince Of Wales Speaks Alone With Father Council of State to Be Appointed London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 1

The Great House in the Park is wide awake—the Red House at Sandringham, whose lights gleam over the frozen white paths through the calm winter's night—while the Queen and members of the Royal Family anxiously wait and hope…

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GUYRA-DORRIGO Proposed New Highway An Alderman's Views Challenged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 8

Waiter H.Edmunds Eden Wol- [?]omombi, writes to the Editor— Sir—Kindly permit be space in your [?]oinmns to reply to Alderman…

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Armidale Sewerage Aldermen Ask Questions Regarding Handing Over of Scheme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 2

Many questions were asked by aldermen at the meeting of the Armidale City council on monday night. When the Council was…

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URALLA Municipal Council Lighting Franchise Demand For Payment

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council took place on monday night Aldermen young and Ferris were absent…

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Dumaresq Shire Tax Mr.J.T.Elliott Replies to Criticism

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

Mr.J.T.Elliott ("Kelvin," Dangarsleigh) writes to the Editors "Sir,—please allow me space to reply to Alderman Robertw's criticism of my…

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pOINT Look-out Road Help From City Council Sought

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 4

At the meeting of the Armidale City Council on Monday night a request was received from the Dumaresa Shire Council for help in the…

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Armidale City Council Results of Clean-up Week Impounding of Straying Stock

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 9

At the meeting of the Armidale City Council,on Monday night, it was reported by the Health inspector (Mr.L.Brown)that…

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Water Conservation North-West's Big Scheme Armidale City Council Declines. Invitation to Assist

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 8

At the meeting of the Armidale City Council on Monday ninght aldermen received a voluminous report of the activities of the…

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England Is A Land Of Mourning Death of King George V. Black Predominates in London Streets. Arrangements for Burial in Royal Vault. New King Reigns : Cold Sleety Weather : Coffin Rests in Church : Removal to Westminster : King Edward Meets Council : Baldwin's Great Oration : Australian Mourning Arrangements. His Majesty the King Died Peacefully at Sandringham House on Monday Night at 11.55 O'clock (London Time) in the Presence of His Family

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 January 1936 · page 1

At 9.30 p.m. hone vanished when a bulletin was issued stating "The King's life is moving peacefully towards its close." There were poignant scenes both at Buckingham Palace and Sandringham when the final bulletins were posted up…

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Town Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Town Council was held last Monday night, when, the Mayor (Aid. A. V. Gostelow )and Aldermen R. T. Cooper, J…

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Shire Valuations (To the Editor)

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

Sir, — At last meeting of Gostwyck Shire Council, according to your report of such, the valuator (Mr. A. Cameron reported as follows : —…

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Shire Roads Ratepayers' Requests Considered by Shire Councillors Proposed Deviation Round Rummery's Hill

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 9

Correspondence was received at this week's meeting of the Severn Shire Council which encourages the belief that the authorities are now more favorable to the making available of a grant for the construction of a deviation round Rummery's Hill…

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Municipal Affairs Aerodrome Site a Survey to Be Made Floodlighting The town Hall Council Reviews Charges for Petrol Pumps

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 7

The necessity of providing a suitable landing ground for aircraft was farther discussed at this week's Municipal Council meeting, and it was decided to have a survey made of an area on "Lilburn." The Mayor (Aid. A. E. Ward) pre-…

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Council Notes Petrol Pumps Pedestrian Injured in Barff St

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 5

A wide range of subjects were discussed under the heading of "Urgent business" at this week's Municipal Council meeting…

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Car Parking Motorist's Complaint Prevented From Picking Up Parcels Council Discussion

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

At this week's meeting of the Municipal Council it was decided to enter into negotiations with the Commissioner of Police with…

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£150 a Year Municipal Council Effects Saving

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 4

By paying the balance owing on the "Crossley Prettier" crude oil unit in the power home, the Municipal Council has effected a cash…

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