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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

302 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 15 of 16

Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumla Shire War Fund

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 1

The committee of the above met on Wednesday night. A letter from the Lord Mayor of Sydney regarding Button Day on…

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One Failure in the Inter. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 November 1939 · page 2

Already there is one failure in the Intermediate Examination, even though the tests have not yet been concluded. It is a failure that is recorded year…

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"As Full of Points As Monkeys" Shire Council Employees

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 3

The Illabo Shire Council Is very dissatisfied with the attitude of many of its employees, and if things do not Improve dismissals are a distinct…

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That Pipe Line Council Still Talking

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 3

At last meeting of the Tallaganda shire Council reference was made in the engineer's report to the existing pipe-line from lie tanks at the…

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Road Safety One Failure in the Inter. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1939 · page 5

Already there is one failure in the intermediate examination, even though the tests have not been concluded. It is a failure that is recorded…

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Municipal Council Estimates for 1940 General Rate to be 9d. Water and Sewerage Rates Lower

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 1

All the aldermen were present at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council last night. The Town Clerk (Mr. Carew)…

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Council Stands Firm Regarding Communist Speaker

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 2

Queanbeyan Municipal Council last night re-affirmed its decision not to allow a member of the Communist Party to speak in Queanbeyan…

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Strange Wave of Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 4

In six days last week six persons were killed in four accidents in which motor cycles were involved. In addition a number of persons were injured,…

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Municipal Engineer’s Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 December 1939 · page 2

In his report to the Municipal Council last night the Engineer (Mr. A. L Cook) mentioned the following works which, had been undertaken during the…

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Road Safety Strange Wave of Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1939 · page 4

In six days last week six persons were killed in four accidents in which motor cycles were involved. In addition a number of persons…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 2

All the Councillors were present yesterday at the monthly meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council. ENGINEER’S REPORT…

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Shire President Cr. John Grigg Re-elected

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council Cr. J. Grigg was re-elected President for the ensuing 12 months…

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Shire President Cr, Hardy Re-elected Cr. Moore, Deputy

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 1

At a special meeting yesterday of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council, Councillor P.H. Hardy was unanimously reelected to be president for the ensuing…

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Cars Endanger Horses (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wale:-)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 December 1939 · page 4

The careless opening of car doors was one of the main contributing factors which led to 152 accidents in which horses and other livestock were…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 8

Mr. Liddicoat reported as follows: "1939 Main Roads Maintenance Programme.—Nelligen Road: Scarifying, re-shaping and gravelling is…

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Tallaganda Shire Last Meeting of Year

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1939 · page 1

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

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Queanbeyan’s Mayor ALD. H. C. Taylor Elected

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

A special meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Council was held at 7 o’clock last night to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Local and General Xmas Box for Shire

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 2

There was much jubilation locally on Wednesday when word was received that Tallaganda Shire was to participate in the distribution of…

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Council Revenue Good Collections This Year

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 2

The Town Clerk, Mr. Carew, reported to the Municipal Council last night as follows:— Revenue Collections.—The…

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The Showground Under Council’s Control

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 December 1939 · page 1

“Now that the Council has taken over the control of the show ground with its responsibilities and liabilities, it would appear necessary to exercise…

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