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Council & local affairs, 1938

999 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 50

Municipal Activities Water Mains Cause Trouble Report of City Engineer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 6

In his report to the meeting of the Armidale City Council on Monday night, the engineer (Mr. C. G. Botham) stated that almost…

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City-Shire Engineer Joint Appointment Terminated

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 3

At the meeting of the Armidale City Council on Monday night, a letter was received from the Dumaresq Shire Council stating that it had been…

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Council Employees Support Lang Control SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1938 · page 1

The State Conference of the Municipal and Shire Employees' Union last night repudiated the "united front" conference held on January 22 and…

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Dumaresq Shire Council £5532 For Main Roads Maintenance Stone Heap Causes Neighbours' Dispute

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1938 · page 6

At the meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council, on Saturday afternoon, advice was received from the Main Roads Department that…

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£2,000 Damage Fire at Council's Depot SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

Damage estimated at about £2000 was caused by a fire at Petersham Council's head depot, opposite the local railway station…

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[?] at Municipal Council Increase To Be Made

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 4

At last night's [?]sting of the Municipal Council it was decided to appoint an additional clerk to the office staff so that…

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Inverell Municipal Council Keen Interest in Reports Question of Town's Health Discussed Echo of £1000 :: Correspondence Held Over

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 7

The main business dealt with at last night's meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council was that arising from the reports by servants and also from the period of "question time" allotted to the aldermen. A particularly large…

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Council Matters of Interest Discussed by Aldermen Deputation From Cricket Association

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

The aldermen at their meeting this week expressed appreciation of the manner in which the impounding officer was carrying out…

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Council Efficiency

Guyra Argus · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

Newspaper reporters at Cowra are the envy of the West, because of the efficiency of the town council in getting through its business. Through…

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Numbering The Houses Municipal Council Takes Action Committee's Comprehensive Reports to Fortnightly Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 8

The local Municipal Council decided at its meeting this week to instruct the Town Clerk to prepare an agreement and specification in connection with the proposed numbering of houses in the municipality…

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Self Help in Bridge Construction Ratepayer-assistance Suggested Improving Shire Road Crossings

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

Severn Shire Council at its meeting this week adopted a report from the Engineer in which a recommendation was made that where small bridges were required on minor district roads settlers in the locality be asked to supply all round timber needed, the…

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Graziers' Meeting Discussion on U.C.P. Council Meeting Col. E. J. Munro's Statement

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

Col. E. J. Munro, General Secretary of the United Country Party, writes:— I notice In the "Examiner" a…

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Council to Remove Street Trees But Will Replace with Trees More Suitable Town Improvements

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

The Town Council held a special meeting on Monday night last to consider the proposed town improvement scheme and to finalise…

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Municipal Debt Chance to Reduce By £11,000 Government's Offer Inquiries to be Made

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

A letter from Col. M. F. Bruxner to this week's meeting of the local Municipal Council indicated an opportunity which presents itself…

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Down a Penny The Municipal Rate Special Meeting Discusses Estimates "Outstanding Rates Must Be Recovered"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

The local Municipal Council at a special meeting held last night adopted estimates on the basis of an aggregate rate which is a penny…

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Bannockburn Shire Council February Meeting of Councillors Commencement of £11,000 Work Programme Deputation to Guyra Shire on Cope's Creek Crossing

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 7

The February meeting of the Bannockburn Shire Council was held yesterday when the engineer reported extensive damage to shire roads as a result of recent storms. A number of letters were received asking for…

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Small Debts Dispute Mayor Involved In Action

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court Edward Ferris proceeded against A. H. Holloway for the recovery of £22/13/7 allegedly owing for services rendered…

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[?]L [?] of Heath Inspector Council Takes Preliminary Action

The Inverell Times · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 2

The following report was presented to the [?] on, Tuesday night by the Heath Inspector (Mr. D. H. Wall[?] setting forth the advantages…

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Uralla District Broke a Bottle Council Takes Proceedings Offender Fined Ten Shillings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 3

At the Uralla Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, before Mr. G. J. Johnstone, PJVL, the Uralla Municipal Council proceeded…

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Water Armidale's Supply Improvement Scheme Mooted Government Assistance Minister's Offer to Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 4

An improved water supply for Armidale is the outstanding local government concern at present,…

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