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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

253 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 11 of 13

Electric Light Council Becoming Restive at Delay

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 2

When a letter was read from Mr. Cheeseman, the electric light contrac­tor, at Monday night's Municipal Council meeting, the aldermen…

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The Amalgamation Petitioners Making Another Appeal Council Alleges Misrepresentation

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 2

When the letter from the L.G. Association was read at the meeting of the Municipal Council on Monday night, announcing that the proposal…

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Municipal Elections

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 2

Sir,—Please allow me space to correct a statement appearing in your journal of Tuesday last, to the effect that I am a member of the local…

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Council Loses Good Officer Highly Praised by Aldermen

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 1

“I have always got along well with the aldermen and staff, and trust my services have been satisfactory, as I have always done my best,’” wrote Miss…

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Shire Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 3

In response to numerous requests Cr. P.King has reconsidered his provious decision, and will now contest A Riding at the forthcoming Shire…

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Shire and Municipal Elections Candidate Who Owes Money

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 5

There appears to be considerable doubt amongst candidates and Council officials in regard to a candidate's obligations. A person cannot be…

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Municipal Election the Ratepayers’ Association Approves o£ Four Candidates

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 1

The adjourned meeting of the Ratepayers’ Association was held at Mr. Oldfield’s office last night. There was a fair attendance, the President (Mr…

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Shire Council Candidates at Mongarlowe

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 November 1934 · page 2

A correspondent writes:—"Mongarrowe presented a scene of unprecedented activity this morning, when, three of the candidates for the com-…

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Shire Election Keen Contests Probable

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 November 1934 · page 2

Mr. C. J. Roberts announces that he intends contesting A Riding at the forthcoming Shire elections. He put up a great fight at last election,…

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Shire Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 2

A correspondent writes:—"In marked contrast to the crowded assembly which awaited Shire candidates Keys, Cargill and Roberts on their…

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Mulwarree Council's Boast

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 6

Claims that Mulwarree Shire Council, unlike any other Shire Council in the State, had aministered its affairs without resort to borrowing,…

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Oallen Ford Mulwarree Council Anxious

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 5

Having heard nothing in regard to representations made for a bridge at Oallen Ford, the Mulwarree Council decided at its last meeting to make…

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Notes and News Municipal Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 3

The Keen interest munifested in Local Government affairs in Braid-wood is not confined to the Shire For the nine seats on the Municipal…

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Mayor’s Report To the Aldermen

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting last night the following report was presented by the Mayor:— Gentlemen,—This being the last…

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Work of Council Reviewed by Retiring Alderman

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 1

Speaking at the close of the meeting of the Municipal Council last night, Alderman Abraham said:— “As this will be the last sitting of…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 1

An apology was received from Ald. Richardson who was the only alderman absent from the meeting of the Municipal Council held last night…

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Shire and Municipal Amalgamation (To the Editor of the "Dispatch")

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 3

Sir,—Re amalgamation of Munici­pality and Shire in last week's issue of your paper, I was very much in­terested in reading the report of the…

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Shire Election Bitter Fight in C Riding

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 2

Interest in the forthcoming election is quickening, and indications point to a record poll on Saturday, 1st De­cember. While most of the…

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Diphtheria Immunisation Council’s Plans for Campaign

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 1

Recently the Municipal Council appointed Aldermen Taylor (Mayor), Johnson and Collett, a committee to meet local doctors in connection…

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Shire Election (To the Editor of the "Review")

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 3

Sir,—In reference to Mr. Keyes long letter on the .above subject, I would like to point out that my remarks in Council were merely aimed…

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