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Council & local affairs, 1953

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"C.P.—Labour Clash" Mayor's Remarks Resented

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 7

R. N. Hickson (Armidale) writes to the Editor. "Sir,—The report in Monday's issue of the Express,…

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Municipal Council Told: Reconstruction Work in Church St.—£2,855

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 2

A report to Glen Innes Municipal Council at its last meeting revealed that the final cost of the reconstruction work carried out on the eastern side of Church Street, Glen Innes, between…

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Former Inverell Mayor's Address Davis Hughes And His Fellow Ex-Servicemen

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 9

"I would like to make a special-appeal to all Ex-Servicemen and women in this electorate,"…

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Council Seeks Opinion on Turf Wicket

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 6

Glen Innes Municipal Council decided at its last meeting to ask the opinion of the greenkeeper of the…

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Old Pictures Given to City Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 8

Two pictures of possible historic significance have been presented to Armidale City Council by a local resident…

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P.P. Board Seeks Council's Impounding Officer

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 3

Glen Innes Municipal Council at its last meeting rejected a request from the Glen Innes Pastures…

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Council to Give Prior Notice of Water Cuts

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 1

Glen Innes Municipal Council at its last meeting decided that when possible, prior notice of any temporary suspension of water supplies would be given to water users in the…

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R. D. Bakewell, Chairman Australian Woolgrowers' Council: Warning On Belittling Synthetics Threat

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 February 1953 · page 10

"The steady flow of propaganda for so called wool substitutes which has been circulating throughout Australia during recent years has swollen into a…

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Uralla Shire Estimates on 8½d General Rate

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 1

A special meeting of Uralla Shire Council Was held on Friday last to deal with the estimates for the current year. Estimates in the general fund were prepared on a 9½d rate, Council rejected this proposal and adopted…

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Arts Council's New President

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 2

Mr. W. E. R. Wilson was elected President of the Glen Innes Arts Council for 1953, at a meeting of…

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Only Small Number Voted in Guyra Shire By-election

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 February 1953 · page 4

Many residents of A Riding of Guyra Shire did not vote at a recent by-election, but the Shire Council will not…

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Scouting Produces Good Citizens—mayor

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 1

If the getting together of boys of different nations could not, help achieve a more lasting peace, nothing else could, the Mayor (Ald. F. W. Buddee) said on Saturday…

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Arts Council Radio Programme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 6

"Coronation Musician —Vaughan Williams" will be the subject of the Arts Council raio programme this week at…

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G.i. Arts Council Had Successful, Active Year

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1953 · page 2

A highly successful year, both financially and culturally, was reviewed at the annual meeting of the Glen Innes Arts Council on Thursday night…

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Mayor's Statement on Hall Incident

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 8

The Mayor of Armidale Aid. W. P. Ryan said on Monday night that in his capacity as Mayor he had…

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Severn Shire to Consider Buying Caterpillar Grader

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 1

Severn Shire Council might have a new Caterpillar 12 grader at work on its roads soon. The grader, if it is purchased, will cost about £8,000…

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Maintenance Work Carried Out on Severn Shire Roads

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 2

Routine maintenance only had been carried out on most of the main roads and highways in the Severn Shire during the last month, the Engineer (Mr. B. S. Marsh) said in a written report…

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Question Time at city COUNCIL

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 8

At a meeting of the City Council Aid. E. M. Wilson asked the Mayor (Aid. W. P. Ryan): "Could it be made…

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G.I. Council Discusses Coronation Celebrations

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 2

Glen Innes Municipal Council at its meeting last night deferred until next meeting a decision on arrangements for local Coronation celebrations. The matter arose after a letter had been read…

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Council Defers Action on Hotel Balconies

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 2

Because of Licensing Magistrates' opposition to the removal of hotel balconies, the Glen Innes Municipal Council last night decided to defer for twelve months action against two Glen…

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