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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

265 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 14

Municipal Band Committee Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 1

At the band room last night, a meeting of the committee of the Municipal Band was held. There were in attendance Messrs. R. J. S. Fallick (president)…

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Shire Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 2

The Council met yesterday. Present: Crs. W. U. Alley (President), J. Kennedy, N. Byrne, J. F. Hyland, P. R. King, and C. J. Roberts…

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Municipal Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

The Council met on Monday night. There were present Aid. J. Grigg (Mayor), F. French, H. Rutter, W. B. Henville, R. Taylor, and R. L…

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Municipal Council Last Night's Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

There was a full attendance of aldermen at the meeting held last night. After the various reports were dealt with correspondence was read and received,…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 3

The monthly report of the Shire Engineer (Mr. Boult), read at yesterday's meeting of the Shire Council, was as follows:—…

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Stinking Fish Dumped in Municipality Council Authorises Prosecution

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

In his fortnightly report to the Municipal Council last night, the Health Inspector (Mr. H. V. Fowler) stated:— “On 30th inst. I received a complaint…

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A.w.u. and Loan Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

By six votes the A.W.U. Convention rejected a motion by Mr. G. Buckland (N.S.W.) for the abolition of the Loan Council, to permit of…

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Municipal Swimming Baths Suggestion to Queanbeyan Aldermen

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

The following letter from Mr. Theo. Cooper was read at last meeting of the Municipal Council:— Dear Sirs,—I take the liberty of…

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Straying Stock Inspector Suggests Agistment Common Discussion in Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

In his report to the Municipal Council at last meeting, Mr. Inspector Fowler stated:— “Attention has been given to…

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Municipal Finances

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

At the Council meeting last week the Finance Committee presented its report and recommended endorsement of accounts paid subject to approval,…

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Yarrowlumla Shire Council

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, and there were present Crs: Kelly, Southwell, Hardy, Chinnery and Ashcroft…

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Lord Mayor Criticised

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

The action of the Lord Mayor in refusing to preside at the citizens' meeting called to protest against Mr. Lang's repudiation plan at the Town…

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Ratepayers’ Complaints Ventilated by Aldermen Do Council Employees “Fill in Time”?

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Following the reading of the ganger’s report at the Municipal Council meeting last night, Alderman Esmond said he was one who refrained from…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

An apology was received from Aid. O’Brien who was the only alderman absent from the meeting held last night…

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Swimming Baths Scheme for Queanbeyan Council to Ask for £5000 GRANT

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night Mr. Theo. Cooper placed before the aldermen a scheme for swimming baths for Queanbeyan…

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Street Petrol Pumps Charge to Remain at Five Pounds Each Deputation to Council Last Night Arguments Avail Nothing

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Following a petition from the garage proprietors in Monaro and Crawford Streets, the Municipal Council received a deputation from them tai last night, the…

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Municipal Finances

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 3

At the Council meeting on Thursday night, the Finance Committee’s report recommended endorsement of accounts paid subject to approval, H. V. Fowler…

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Mr. Lang’s Request to Loan Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 2

The following official statement was issued after the meeting of the Loan Council :— “The Federal Treasurer brought…

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Lang and Loan Council

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 4

Since Mr. Lang became Premier he has mane three appeals to the Loan Council for financial assistance. Despite the tacts, that in his election…

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Severe Action Against Council

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 5

The Junee Municipal Council had a bombshell thrown among them last week, when a letter was received from the Public Works Department…

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