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Council & local affairs, 1937

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U.S.A's Apology For New York Mayor's References to Hitler WASHINGTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 1

The United States has apologised orally but officially to the German Embassy for the reference to Herr Hitler made by the…

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Dumaresq Shire Council £6084 For Main Roads Maintenance Departmental Delay With Bridge Works

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 8

At the meeting of the Dumarenq Shire Council held this morning on account of the Armidale Coronation Show, it was reported that…

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Tourist Development Dumaresq Shire Baulks at Cost

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 4

The Dumaresq Council, meeting this morning, decided not to sign the agreement compiled by the central committee for northern tourist…

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Severn Shire Council Field Valuation Further Representations to Valuer-general Strathbogie Bridge Plans to be Submitted to Government

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 3

At their meeting- yesterday councilors of the Severn Shire strongly criticised the action of the Minister for Works and Local Government in refusing to authorise a field valuation by the Valuer-General's Department, and the statement of the Valuer-General that…

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Want to Be Paid Toowoomba Aldermen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Toowoomba City Council Ad. F. J. Paterson gave notice that he would move at the next meeting: "That the necessary steps…

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Office Matters in Municipal Council Improving Methods : Grading Officers

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 4

Last night the Town Clerk (Mr. C. S. Inch) reported to the Municipal Council on the question of office administration and the…

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£20,000 Scheme Municipal Council's Programme. £7500 Grant and Interest Redaction

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 8

Last night the town clerk (Mr. C. S. Inch) submitted a report to the Municipal Council in regard to the financing: of the £20,000…

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Expansion of Inverell Clear Indication Before Municipal Council Comprehensive Repots ' Submitted to Last Night's Meeting Various Extensions Necessary :: Overtime in Electricity Department

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

Important business was transacted at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council when numerous reports on various phases of the working of the municipality were considered. The town Clerk reported on the financing…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor. Prefers Plough Horses

Guyra Argus · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. A. Howie), speaking at the official luncheon at the Newcastle Show, which he opened, criticised the…

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Tablelands Railway South Grafton Council Resolution

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 5

"In moving this resolution," said Ald. Joseph Reid, at a meeting of the South Grafton Council, "it is something to revive an agitation…

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Bannockburn Shire Council Alsatian Dogs Declared Noxious Engineer Outlines Month's Activity

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 7

At yesterday's meeting of the Bannockburn Shire Council, it was decided to declare Alsatian dogs noxious within the area. This…

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The Town Council Launches an Improvements Plan

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

The Town Council is to be heartily commended for its enterprise and Initiate in determining to go in for a progressive improvement policy. The proposed expenditure of some £20,000 on the roads, streets and footpaths during the next few years should go far to put…

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Show Sidelights How the Cattle Told the Council Re-naming the Scratch Pullers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 4

Armidale and district may have learned many lessons from the show, which was a great advertisement for New England, and…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday, when there were present Crs. L Conway (President), D. McMaster, J. Ryan, C…

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County Council Gives Preference to Single Women Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

A majority of the County Council, Councillors McElhone, O'Dea and Cramer, have agreed to give preference in employment to single women…

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Municipal Officers Payment of Travelling Expenses

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald M. H. O'Gonnor) writes to the Editor.- "Sir,—Kindly allow me space to express resentment at the statements…

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Alsatian Dogs Declared Noxious Shire's Council's Action

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 7

At last meeting of the Bannockburn Shire Council, it was decided to declare Alsatian dogs noxious within the area. This action was taken as a…

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Mayor Fined £2, Alleged Contravention of Local Authority Act

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 6

In the Roam Magistrate's Court on Friday, Mr. M. Dwyer, Police Magistrate, gave his reserved decision in the case in which Peter ferdinand Pring…

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Gostwyck Shire Council Special Works Discussed Salisbury Creek Bridge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 8

Several proposals for bridges and other special works were before the meeting of the Gostwyck Shire Council at its monthly…

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Armmle Municipal Council Arrangements Regarding Loans and Overdrafts Relief Works Approved by Government Wandering Stock Nuisance Causes Concern

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 3

Aldermen were advised at the meeting of the Armidale Municipal Council on Monday night that when arrangements were completed for the financing of the North Armidale sewerage the limit of its borrowing…

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