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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Relief Works Ballina Council's Decision

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 10

Although informed by a circular from the Department of Works and Local Government that the 10 per cent, bonus on wages under the…

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Municipal Council West Glen Innes Petition "Payment of Fee for Grazing Stock on Streets" Ceremony in Connection With Switching-on of New Grey Street Lighting Scheme

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 7

A long list of recommendations from a meeting of the council in committee were before the regular meeting of the Municipal Council this week. The Mayor (Ald. A. E. Ward) pre…

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Graziers Association Apathy of Members Discussed Election of Council Representative

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1937 · page 4

At the meeting of the Armidale branch of the Graziers Association, in the P., A. and H. Association rooms, yesterday…

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Ashford Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 2

At the January meeting of the Ashford Shire Council there were present : Cr. R. A. Black (President) Crs. Asimus, Coulton,…

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Transport to New Intermediate High School Question Discussed by District Council

The Inverell Times · Monday 25 January 1937 · page 4

At a meeting of members of the Inverell district Council of the P. and C. Associations, held on Friday night last, consideration was given…

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£750 Increase Refused by Sydney's Lord Mayor SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Alderman Howie, has decided not to accept the Increase of £750 which the City Council made in…

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Municipal Council Seeks Area for Campers at Gilgai Proposal to Extend Electricity to Delungra via Mt. Russell. Caledonian Procession : Protest Against Heavy Trout Fishing License Fees : Show Holiday

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 7

At last night's meeting of this Inverell Municipal Council a letter of protest was received in regard to the Council's action in clearing campers from the River Park. A suggestion was placed before the meeting that a suitable area…

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McIveen Park Question of Suitable Road Deputation to Council

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

A deputation representing the Trustees of McIlveea Park waited on the Municipal Council last night with a request for the…

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Guyra Shire Council

Guyra Argus · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting, Cr. Symes V.P., presided in the absence of Cr. Judge (President) owing to the latter's recent illness. Cr…

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DEADLOCK Erina Shire Council Equal Voting For Mayor Gosford

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

Another deadlock was reached to-day at the first meeting of the Erina Shire Council after the election of aldermen. Six members of…

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GUYRA Too Ambitious Water Supply Scheme NO Action By Shire Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 3

At the meeting of the Guyra Shire Council on Wednesday, a request was received front the Chancer of Commerce asking for…

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Shire Deadlock. President of Erina Shire GOSFORD

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

Another deadlock was reached to-day at the first meeting of the Erina Shire Council after the election of aldermen…

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Labour Council Election Industrialists Retain Control Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

The Industrialists retained control of the Labour Council last night when Mr. J. Pullen (Amalgamated Printers) was re-elected president…

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Extensive Powers Northern Territory Administrator Darwin Council's Wings Clipped Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

The new Administrator of the Northern Territory, whoever he may be will have considerably greater powers than those held by any of his…

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Council Deadlock Serious Position in Erina Shire SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

As the result af a deadlock which exists in the new Erina Shire Council, employees of the shire may not be paid this week…

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Shire Sues Camper

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 8

Evidence of interest to councils, also campers who use reserves at the seaside, was heard by Mr. H. Hawkins, P.M., at Coraki Court on…

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URALLA Municipal Council Surfacing of Footpaths Nothing Further of water Supply

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 3

The tar paving of sections of Tootpath in Hill-street was contemplated by the Municipal Council last night…

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Aarmidale Municipal Council Financing Of Sewerage Operations Sanctioned Work to Commence at Early Date Main Roads Department Approves Maintenance Plans

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 3

On account of the fact that Monday was a holiday the meeting of the Armidale Municipal Council was postponed until last night when information was received from the Department bf Works and Local Government…

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Question Time At Council Meeting The Tourist Traffic

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 4

At question time at the meeting of the Armidale Municipal Council last night, Ald. Monckton said that, the proposals to develop tourist traffic in…

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Armidale Water Supply Conditions Not Satisfactory Committee to Furnish Report to Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 4

The vexed question of Armidale's water supply was discussed at the meeting of the Municipal Council last night when Ald…

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