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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

229 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 12

Municipal Band Visits Young

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

The band paid a visit to Young on Sunday and took part in the demonstration, arranged as an opening of the 150th Anniversary celebration…

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A Contract Matter Council's Position

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1938 · page 1

At last meeting of the Shire Council a letter was read from A. E. Hartin asking if Council would consider releasing him from his contract for…

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To Stay Neon Clock Tower Council Can Now Do Nothing

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

When the Queanbeyan Municipal Council met a fortnight ago it was decided that the decision to allow the Neon lighted clock and advertsing…

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Valuer Wanted For the Municipality

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 1

It was decided by the Queanbeyan Municipal Council at last night’s meeting, on the motion of Alderman G. Bruce, seconded by Alderman…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 2

All the Councillors were present at the monthly meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council held yesterday at the Shire Chambers, Queanbeyan…

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Captain’s Flat Health Inspector’s Report To Shire Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

Much of the business dealt with at yesterday’s meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council was in relation to Captain’s Flat, where efforts are being…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

At last night’s meeting of the Municipal Council there were present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Esmond), Aldermen G. Bruce, H. C. Taylor, W. Cranswick, F…

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Do Bees Puncture Grapes ? Alderman Says, Yes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

It is generally accepted that bees do not puncture the skins of grapes, but will suck out the contents when they find the skin broken. It is birds that…

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"Daylight Robbery." Day Labor on Shire Hall

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 6

When Innisfall's Labor shire Council decided on a £36,000 shire halt to be built by day labour, probably they never dreamt it would…

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Foreman’s Report Municipal Works

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

Mr. C. T. Beazley, works foreman, in his report to last meeting of the Municipal Council, stated that 26 chains of kerbing and guttering had been done…

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Tallaganda Shire Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 1

The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday. Present: Crs. J. Grigg (President), J. Kennedy, E. C. Smith, T. H. Griggs, T. Doolan, J. L. Garvey…

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No Loan Resolute Shire Council Captain’s Flat Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

At yesterday’s meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council it was decided, by an unanimous vote of the council, not to accept the offer of the Minister for…

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Council Criticised Ratepayers’s Association Re-Formed Sewerage Rate Denounced

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 1

Despite the coldness of the night, the disinclination of citizens to leave their homes and firesides after the gaieties of the holiday week-end, and…

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Anzac Day Ceremonies Municipal Band’s part in Canberra Service

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 3

The selection of the Municial Band to provide the incidental music for the official ceremonies on Monday is an honour of which any band might feel…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

There was a bare quorum present at last week’s meeting of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council, for both Cr. Osborne and Cr. Southwell, who are…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 3

The Queanbeyan Municipal Council met last Thursday night. There was one absentee, Alderman Collett, who tendered an apology which was…

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Agricultural Council Vital Subjects at Next Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

Unusual interest should Centre in the next meeting of the Australian Agricultural Council, according to the Agenda of the discussions to open at…

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Good, Solid Advice What the Council Received From Mr. Spooner

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 2

Failure to collect outstanding rate arrears, and the meeting of capital expenditure from current revenue, were blamed by the Minister for…

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Centenary Grant Aldermen’s Expectations

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 1

The question of a substantial governmental grant to effect permanent improvement works in the town in commemoration of the Centenary was…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting Discussion Over Minutes

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 May 1938 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Queanbeyan Municipal Council was held last night. The Mayer (Ald Esmond) presided, and the others present were…

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