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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

229 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 6 of 12

The Shire Council and Captain’s Flat

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 28 June 1938 · page 1

Sir,—It is remarkable how interested the Yarrowlumla Shire Council have become in the development of Captain’s Flat; their minds seem to be…

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The Shire Council and Captain's Flat Correspondents View

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

In connection with a suggestion made at last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council by Cr. R. T. Hassall that the Braidwood-Caplain's…

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Criticism of Shire Activities

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Sir,—In your report of the Shire Council meeting, printed on the 21st instant, you quote the president as saying. “He did not intend to reply…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting Bridge Improvements Mooted

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Last night’s meeting of the Queanbeyan Municipal Council, though there was the usual routine business to be despatched and, in addition, a…

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Quick Response Band’s Appeal to Council Parlous Position Represented

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

Attending the meeting of the Queanbeyan Municipal Council last night to tell the Aldermen (who are the trustees of the Band)…

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Municipal Band Without Bandmaster

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

On Wednesday night at its monthly meeting the principal item of business was the resignation of the bandmaster, Mr. H. H. Thornton, which the…

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Defences Fade Away Rate Claim Succeeds Municipal Council the Plaintiff

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

Though strong men were requisitioned to carry into court the documentary evidence, and the statement of claim alone covered…

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Alsatians Council to Be Asked to Declare Noxious Sheep Destroyed Children Hurt

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

After charges had been preferred that within the last few days Alsatian dogs had attacked three children in the township, mauling…

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New Shire Engineer Council and Shire Fortunate

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Mr. C. N. Boult was appointed engineer, Mr. Stretch having resigned. There were five…

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Shire Activities Council Replies to Critics

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

At yesterday’s meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council the President (Cr. P. Hardy) presented a statement, replying to criticisms of certain…

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Alsatians Campaign to Ban Them Shire’s Strategic Move Municipal Council Defers Action

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

Yesterday afternoon the Yarrowlumla Shire Council made a surprise move in the campaign launched by the P. and A. Association to secure a proclamation declaring Alsatian dogs noxious within the Municipality of Queanbeyan…

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Tallaganda Shire

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

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

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Yarrowlumla Shire Council’s Monthly Meeting Canberra Meat Inspections Criticised

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

Yarrowlumla Shire Council met for its monthly meeting yesterday. The President (Cr. Phillip Hardy) was in the chair, and there were also present…

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Shire Activities Criticised

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

Sir—As the Yarrowlumla Shire Council desires to make an official statement with regard to the above, I feel it is not necessary for me to…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Result of Deputation

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Queanbeyan Municipal Council held at the Council Chambers last night…

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C.w.a. Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 2

Delegates from 17 branches forming the Southern Tablelands Group of the Country Women's Association met at Goulburn on Wednesday…

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Tallaganda Shire (Continued from first page) Captains Flat Road

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

From W. W. Hedges, acknowledging receipt of Council's letter re the Captain's Plat-Braidwood road, and stating that he would invite the…

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Tallaganda Shire (Continued from last issue). FINANCE

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 6

The financial statement was read showing credit balances in the various funds as follows:— General £1890; Trust, £668/15/; Main…

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Rate Increase? Shire's Financial Position President's Proposition

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 2

At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council the President (Cr. J. Grigg) said be would like the members to give earnest consideration to…

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Mr. C. A. Green Shire Clerk at Cambewarra

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 3

When applications for the position clerk for Cambewana Shire were considered a Mr. Fuller was appointed, second choice being Mr. C. A…

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