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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

728 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 37

Town Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 2

Mayor Heagney presided over a full board at Monday's meeting of the Town Council. YOUNG WOMEN CAUTIONED…

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Alleged Vandalism Council Will Prosecute

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 January 1942 · page 6

When a report on damage allegedly dent, to council properly was received at last meeting of the Grafton. City Council it was…

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Gas Producers For Shire Council Vehicles to be Converted Immediately

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

A request was received at yesterday's meeting of Dumaresq Shire Council from the Liquid Fuel Control Board, to…

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Ashford Shire Council Collection of Rates Legal Proceedings Doctor Declines Appointment

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 3

Legal action is to be taken against Ashford Shire ratepayers who have not made a reasonable attempt to meet their obligations…

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£10 for Jack's Fund by Shire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 5

A donation of £10 was voted by the Dumaresq Shire Council yesterday towards the Jack's Day Fund, in connection with the loss of personnel of…

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Dumaresq Shire Engineer To Undertake Military Duties

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 4

Dumaresq Shire Council yesterday decided to grant leave of absence to the engineer, Mr. H. W. Sando, to enable him to undertake duties under…

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No Sydney Show Council Unanimous

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1942 · page 6

No Royal Easter Show will be held this year, the council of the Royal Agricultural Society decided unanimously on Wednesday…

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Increased Municipal Rates Total Up a Halfpenny Aldermen Discuss Estimates

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 2

The Municipal Council, at a special meeting on Thursday night, adopted estimates for 1942, which provide for an increase of…

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"LEAKAGE" Of Committee Discussions Allegation at Council Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1942 · page 2

Before the business of a special meeting of the Glen Innes Municipal Council, called to discuss the estimates was proceeded with…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday. In the absence of the President Cr. Stamm, Deputy President, presided. Others…

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Ashford Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 2

At the January meeting there were present Councillor R. A. Black (President), Councillors F. C. Asimus R. Tighe, J. C. Nichols. D. L. Kneipp…

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Uralla! Gostwyck Shire Council Bundarra Water Supply

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of Gostwyck Shire Council on Tuesday the council was instructed by the Liquid Fuel…

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Emergency Organisation New Chief Warden Appointed Authority Vested in Council

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 3

Last night's meeting of the Municipal Council appointed the Mayor Chief Warden for the Municipal with Mr. H. M. Farrow…

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Shire Council

The Uralla Times · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

Council met on Tuesday, President J. Shanahan, Councillors A. P. Maclean, J. R. McHugh, T. E. C. Munsle, A. F. Donoghue, and K. Dawson, the…

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Municipal Council Power House Electrical Engineer Applications Called

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

The Municipal Council at its meeting this week adopted a committee recommendation that applications be called for the…

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Water Rates Question of Liability Municipal Council Discussion

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 7

As the result of a report presented to this week's Municipal Council meeting by the Town Clerk (Mr. C. H. Wood), it is…

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'Drome Project Mayor's Comment on Letter in the Press

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. W. J. Watson)N submitted the following m[?]nute to this week's Municipal Council meeting:…

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Street Lights Reference at Council Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 4

Ald. Hogbin mentioned at this week's Municipal Council meeting that he had been told that Glen Innes streets were now much darker…

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Difference in Pay While on Active Service Council Employee's Request

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

The question of making up the difference between military and civil pay has again been brought before the local Municipal…

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Whyte's Factory Size of Piers Architect, Inspector Differ Reports and Statements at Council Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

It was reported to this week's meeting of the local Municipal Council that though the dimensions of brick piers for Whyte's boot factory and wool store now in course of election had been the subject of a difference of opinion between Council's Health Inspector…

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