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New England · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

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County Council Next Week’s Conference

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 2

A conference of interest to Councils will be held at Inverell next Wednesday, 14th inst, at 2.30 p.m. when consideration will be given to the…

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Macintyre Roads Foreman’s Report Discussion in Council

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 February 1945 · page 7

At the meeting of the Macintyre Shire Council on Wednesday the foreman, Mr. W. J. Goldman, submitted the following report:—…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

The meeting of Yallaroi Shire Council on Friday was attended by Crs. C. G. Stamm (President), J. Makim, E. J. Brabrook, C. Moore, F…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 2

Gentlemen -- I have to report having resumed duty as Shire Clerk on January 29th and desire to thank the Council for paying my…

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Bulk Electricity Supply Engineer's Challenge Council Meeting Comment

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1945 · page 4

Gutteridge, Haskins and Davey, Chartered Civil Engineers, write to the Editor: Sir,—In your issue of January 31…

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Housing Scheme for Shire? "Severn" Awaits Further Information

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

Cr. W. Murden speaking at this morning's meeting of the Severn Shire Council, declared that a housing scheme applied…

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Town Council Questions by Aldermen

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 4

“Questions without notice” were not nearly as numerous as is generally the case at last night's meeting of the Municipal Council, due…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting Reports From Staff

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1945 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council was held last night. The business consisted mostly of routine…

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Shire Administration Ratepayers Comment on Cost

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

Mr. J. R. McIntyre, Black Mountain, writes to the Editor: "Sir,— Over the years I have contended that the assistant clerk was…

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Straying Stock Impoundings in the Shire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 4

Speaking on the subject of straying stock and the fact that on impounding officer was now employed by the Pastures…

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Severn Shire. Storm Damage on Roads. Ratepayers' Requests

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 3

Storm damage on roads in various parts of the district was reported to a meeting of the Severn Shire Council on…

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Health Inspector Macintyre Shire

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

[?] matter of the application of a health inspector in conjunction with the Macintyre Shire was brought up at the last meeting of the Yallaroi Shire…

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Rural Electricity Practical Proposals :: Difficulties to Overcome Conference of Shire and Municipalities

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

At Inverell on Wednesday a conference representing neighbouring Shires and Municipalities assembled to discuss the problem of the supply of rural electricity. Mr. G. I. Davey, Consulting Electrical Engineer gave valuable information. The Conference generally…

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Yallaroi Shire Patriotic Fund Special Appeal Pending

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on the 10th inst., when the following were present:-- Mr. J. Webb (President) Mrs. Stan…

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Beautification of Armidale City Council Agrees to Special Rate

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 8

Armidale City Council on Monday night decided to levy a special rate of ¼d in the £ on u.c.v. for city beautification…

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Armidale City Council Valuation of Private Property Not Till After War, Says Department

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 6

Armidale City Council has been informed by the Valuer-General that a valuation of the city area cannot be…

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N.E. Regional Council Dr. J. P. Belshaw and Mr. A. H. Voisey Nominated

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 4

A meeting of the City Council on Monday night decided to nominate Dr. J. P. Belshaw and Mr. A. H. Voisey to fill the vacancies on the…

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Living in Lock-up Shops Acute Housing Position in Armidale City Council Will Take Firm Stand

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1945 · page 6

The housing position in Armidale has become so acute that families are living in unsewered lock-up shops. This was…

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"Inky Tears" Shire Council Activities

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 4

"I attach hereto an extract from a recent issue of the Inverell 'Times', which may be of interest to your readers in connection with…

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Complaint Lodged Shire Council Elections

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

A complaint was lodged with the Minister for Local Government in connection with the recent Guyra Shire elections by Mr. Hayden, of…

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