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Council & local affairs, 1938

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Town Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. E Ferris) Alderman L N Young, J. E. Jenkinson, H. H. Holloway, W. E. Whackett, and the Clerk (Mr. L. S. Fuller) were…

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Shire President Fined £50 Out of Office for Year

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

Councillor A. A. Wright, president of the Bibbenluke Shire Council, was fined £50 by Mr. Britz, P.M., at the Bombala Court and was disqualified from holding…

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County Council Sydney Elections SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

In the Sydney County Council elections yesterday, Ald. Harding, Tresidder, Gardiner and Parry were elected councillors…

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Calling All Ants! Council to Launch Attack

The Uralla Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

The Town Council has decided to launch an attack on all stray ants in the streets in the near future. "We should declare war on all…

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Police Changes Transfers and Promotions The Executive Council yesterday approved important police changes

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

These included the appointment of Acting.-Supt. J. J. Walsh (Tamworth) to superintendent (third class), the assignment of Supt. (third class) H…

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Ashford Shire Council's Problems Electricity Extension Proposal Financial Liability for Road Work Difficulties of Access Determined Engineer's Honorary Work Discussed Many General Matters Attended To

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashford Shire Council was held on January 14, when many important matters were considered. The proposed extension of electric light from…

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Racing Club's Appeal To Privy Council Application Dismissed High Court's Decision Upheld Racing Broadcasts Rights Of Land Owners Debated London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 1

The Privy Council refused the Victoria Park Racing Club leave to appeal against the decision of the High Court of…

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Council and Press Inverell Decision "Secret Business" Mentioned

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 3

Inverell Council has decided that the Works Committee, of which all aldermen are members, will hold weekly meetings until…

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Calling All Ants! Uralla Problem Council to Launch Attack

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 3

The Uralla Town Council has decided to launch an attack on all stray ants in the streets in the near future…

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Ashford Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Ashford Council held on 14th January, there were present : Cr. R, A. Black (President), Crs. F. C. Asimus…

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Wool Carry-over Policy of Council

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 7

If the necessity ar[?] the Australian Woolgrowers' Council was the season carry over a [?] of the cup and will possibly [?]…

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Sydney Council Chairman Appointed SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 7

Councillor John Henry Gardiner was to-day elected Chairman of the Sydney county council, with an allowance…

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Uralla District Gostwyck Shire Special Council Meeting Rates, Tree Planting, Electricity

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 6

A special meeting of the Gostwyck Shire Council was held yesterday, when outstanding rates, tree planting on the highway and…

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[?] Great Shortage Council's Decision

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 8

At last night's Council meeting the town engineer reported:— Over the Christmas holiday period water consumption, in spite of appeals…

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[?] ML General Reports Discussed Aldermen Refer to Alleged Petrol Boycott Correspondence Held Over Till Next Meeting

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 2

A member of important matters were discussed at last night's meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council, reference being made to an alleged petrol boycott which is directed against a new garage under construction…

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Loud Noises Question of Council Control Trouble With Ald. Flood's Twins

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 4

Last night a motion was before the Municipal Council with the object of bringing under control loud noises made in the town by…

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[?] Error In[?]dres Town Rated [?] Too Much Council Holds Money for Consideration

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 4

Question-time at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council elicited some illu[?]ting information, and in reply to Ald…

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Guyra Shire Council. 24th JANUARY, 1938

Guyra Argus · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 1

Present: Cr. Green (President), Mulligan, Youman, Grills Cox and Dettman. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed—Moved by Cr…

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Shire Council Drive for Overdue Rates Tree Planting

The Uralla Times · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 5

The President (Cr. J. J. Shanahan), Councillors G. E. Whitby, W. T. Westbury, T. E. C. Munsie, A. P. Maclean, J. R. McHugh, the Engineer (Mr…

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Town Without a Mayor

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 January 1938 · page 9

THE trouble, or deadlock, associated with the activities of the Scone Municipal Council is certainly most unique, if not unprecedented, so far…

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