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Council & local affairs, 1941

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Municipal Council's Civic Pride Drive Unidentified Man Falls Over Cliff Eyewitness Shouts Warning to Other Bystanders KATOOMBA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1941 · page 4

The possibilities of Armidale Municipal Council launching a civic pride campaign early in the new year have been mooted by, some aldermen. Indications are that the drive will…

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Guyra Shire Council Friday, December 20, 1940

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 January 1941 · page 4

Present: Crs. V. L. Green (President.), W. Youman, T. F. Grills, E. M. Mulligan, O Cox, and Dettman. The minutes of the previous meeting…

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CR. V. L. Green Again Shire President Commences 20th Term of Office

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 January 1941 · page 1

On Friday, December 20, 1940, Cr. V. L. Green commenced his 20th term as president of Guyra Shire Council. He was elected at a special…

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Dumaresq Shire Council Blackberries and Briars in Shire Area Tenders For Destruction on 10 Roads. Eradication a Big Job Say Councillors

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 3

Tenders have been called for the destruction of blackberries end briars on 10 roads within Dumaresq Shire Council…

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Mayor's Toy Saves Lives of Hundreds Ramsgate Shelter Safest in England

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 7

There used to be two opinions of the Mayor of Ramsgate—Mr. A. B. C. Kempe. Some called him a clown or the mad mayor (writes Hilde…

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Light Horse Camp Will Armidale Be Selected? Deputy Mayor Has Matter in Hand

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 3

Efforts are being made to induce the military authorities to establish a camp at Armidale. Last year the 2nd Cavalry…

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Advisory Council For Glen Innes Experiment Farm P.P. Board's Advocacy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 January 1941 · page 2

"A copy of this letter had been sent to the Press before it came before the board. I do not think that is right" said the chairman…

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Research Station Advisory Council Suggested ARMIDALE P.P. Board Discussion

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1941 · page 2

A copy of this letter had been sent to the Press before it came before the board. I do not think that is right," said the chairman…

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Ashford Shire Council President's Annual Report

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1941 · page 2

Gentlemen, -- I have pleasure in presenting the following report of the Council's activities during the past year…

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"Please Explain" To Mayor Persons Using Sprinklers and Fixed Hoses Not Removed From Supply

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 7

At the meeting of Uralla Municipal Council on Monday night. Ald. Trevitt called on the Mayor (Ald. Ferris) to explain an…

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Bus Service Glen Innes-lnverell Council Opposes Second License

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 4

Last night's meeting of the Municipal Council had before it a letter from the Glen Innes Council stating that Mr. M. C. Barnier had applied…

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Mobile Radio Station on Lorry Operates in Australia; Warns Enemy Shipping Evidence to War Council MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 4

Evidence was placed before the War Council to-day that a mobile radio station, probably located on a lorry, was operating in…

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Uralla District Appointment of Additional Government Boards Particularly in Relation to Electricity Schemes Strongly Opposed by Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1941 · page 7

Uralla Municipal Council has expressed its strong opposition to the appointment of any additional Government boards, particularly…

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Deputy Mayor Ald J. Plante Elected More Dignified Meetings The Mayor's Appeal

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

At this week's Municipal Council meeting Ald. J. Plante was elected deputy Mayor to succeed the late Ald. E. Norcott…

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Council Staff Alterations to be Made

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

The Municipal Council at its last meeting approved of several staff changes. The Town Clerk (Mr. C. H. Wood)…

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"Beach Inspectors" For the Beardy Council Approval Sought

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

The Glen Innes Amateur Swimming Club proposes to appoint honorary inspectors to "patrol or police" the Beardy River…

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Delungra Recommendations To Macintyre Shire Council Councillors Sympathetic

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 4

The President oi the Macintyre Shire Council. Cr. J. L. Vivers. accompanied by Cr. G. H. Rainger, attended a recent public meeting at…

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Shire Tenders

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 4

This morning's meeting of the MacIntyre Shire Council accepted the tender of £1135179 submitted by W. H. Marshall for the construction of about…

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Flood Damage Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 3

In the course of his report to the meeting of the Macintyre Shire Council, held to-day, the Engineer (Mr. A. E. Richards) made extensive reference…

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URALLA Patriotic Committee Donations to Lord Mayor's Fund Revised to £ For £ Basis

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 3

The monthly meeting of Uralla and district [?] and War Committee decided to amend a previous minute detailing…

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