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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

173 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 9

Council Goes Out President's Remarks

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 9 November 1937 · page 5

Before the conclusion of last Thursday's Shire Council meeting the President (Cr. \V. U. Alley) said they all realised this was the final…

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Varrowlumla Shire Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 5

At last meeting of Yarrowlumba shire Council the President (Cr. P. Hardy) at the conclusion of business, took the opportunity of…

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Shire Elections Need for Choosing Wisely

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 16 November 1937 · page 1

The President of the Local Government Association (Mr. M. J. Griffin). in a letter to the electors issues some sound advice to the electors who will…

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Council’s Term Review by Mayor

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 November 1937 · page 2

The following report by the Mayor (Ald. J. Esmond) was presented to the Municipal Council at its me[?]ting last nightt:—…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 November 1937 · page 1

Ald. A. H. Collett ’phoned an apology from Gundagai for his absence from last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council. All the other aldermen were…

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Transfer of Land Liability for Rates Notification to Council Required

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 November 1937 · page 4

In the Sydney District Court, Judge Markell held that if a person owned and and transferred it without giving notice to the municipal council, he…

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The Shire Election

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1937 · page 2

In this issue Mr. J. Roberts announces that he will again contest D Riding at the above on December 4th. The triangular battle between J. L…

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A Novel Proposal Here's a Suggestion for Tallaganda Shire Councillors

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 23 November 1937 · page 6

At last meeting of Cambewarra Shire Council the President said it struck him that it might be a good idea to give the retiring councillors,…

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Noxious Weeds In Yarrowlumla Shire Comments at P.P. Boord Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 23 November 1937 · page 2

At Saturday’s meeting of Braidwood Pastures Protection Board the Stock Inspector (Mr-,. , W.. Mastier) reported that he had made arrangements' for…

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Triennial Election of Aldermen

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 2

Saturday next, December 4, is polling day. The polling booth will be at the Council Chambers…

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Some Pertinent Points for Our Shire Councillors

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 1

ON Saturday, 4th December, Tahaganda Shire electors will have a chance (which will not come again for three years) of expressing their…

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Yarrowlumla Shire Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Considerable interest is being shown in the Yarrowlumla Shire election, and a great battle is being waged for the Riding which takes in…

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Local and General the Shire Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Several candidates for the Tallaganda Shire election have been conducting an intensive campaign during the past few days. In this…

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Items of Interest the Shire Election

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

In last issue Mr. John Grgg announced his intention of contesting D Riding (the town) at the forthcoming Shire election. He will be…

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Shire Election Summary of a Ratepayer (To tho Editor of the "Dispatch")

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Sir,—In an article on the Shire elections and the need for choosing wisely, in your issue of Nov. 16th,…

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Kerbing and Guttering Start Made at Harris Park Discussion at Council Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

The Municipal Council’s foreman (Mr. C. T. Beazley) in his report to the meeting last night, stated he had made a commencement with the kerbing and…

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Names Missing From Municipal Roll Hundreds Disfranchised

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 1

Indignation was expressed by the aldermen at last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council, that the roll of electors is so incomplete, and that old…

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Saturday’s Polling Triennial Election of Aldermen Two New Members

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 1

Though there appeared to be a great deal of interest displayed in last Saturday’s municipal election at Queanbeyan, it is surprising to note that…

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The Tarago Road Government Assistance Asked for Shire's Hopeless Task

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 7

When the recent deputation met Mr. W. W. Hedges, M.L.A., the Shire President (Mr. W. U. Alley, said there was one vital matter affecting…

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Shire Election Surprising Defeat of President Another Old Councillor Loses His Seat

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 2

Though more than ordinary interest centred around the elections for Tallaganda Shire on Saturday, a comparatively small poll resulted…

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