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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

235 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 12

Street Signs Discussion at Council Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

It was reported at the meeting of the Municipal Council last night that the street name signs had been renovated free of charge by the firm which…

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Defence Review By Advisory War Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 3

The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Fadden, said in Melbourne it was evident from Wednesday’s discussions that the members of the War Advisory…

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Whooping Cough Council to Make Inquiries Regarding Immunization

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 1

The question of immunization for the prevention of whooping cough was raised by Alderman Jack Collett at the meeting of the Municipal Council last…

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Municipal Engineer’s Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 2

Acting Engineer (Mr. J. Boyle) submitted the following to the Municipal Council at last night’s meeting:— Bitumen Eurfacing Contract.—…

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Road Safety (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales). Two Evils in Road Accidents

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 7

Research into road accidents shows that types of accidents occur in "waves," which are not confined to one part of the State, but to the…

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Municipal Band

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 February 1941 · page 1

At a general meeting of the Municipal Band last night Mr. F. E. Foster, who had capably held the office some years back, was nominated for the…

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War Council Warning

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

War developments which may lead to direct attack on Australia have become graver since Wednesday night, when the Acting Prime Minister, Mr…

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War Council Meeting Statement by American Secretary for State WASHINGTON, Thursday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 1

The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, told the Press to-day that he had no official knowledge regarding reports that the urgency of the…

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Tallaganda Shire

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 5

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

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"The Boss of Tallaganda Shire" Garage Proprietor and Engineer Lock Horns

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 3

At last meeting of the Shire Council a letter was read from R. H. McCarron asking if Council would kindly advise him why the engineer…

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Are Country Motorists Reckless? (Issued by the Road Safety Council of N.S.W.)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 February 1941 · page 4

Although there were only 2,118 accidents in country towns and rural areas last year against 8188 in the County of Cumberland, persons killed…

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Shire Roads Engineer's Report

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

The Shire engineer, Mr. S. H. Liddicoat, reported at last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council as follows:—…

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School of Arts Action by Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

On several occasions the question of taking over the Queanbeyan School of Arts has been before the Municipal Council, and the matter was further…

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Tallaganda Shire (Continued from last issue)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council a letter was read from the Department of Main Roads asking for certain particulars regarding the…

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They Walked to Death (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

Road accidents in January showed an unexpected turn for the worse amongst pedestrians. More than one hundred walked across…

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Local Water Service Many Meters Out of Order No Turncock—Council to Invite Applications

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 2

In his fortnightly report to the Municipal Council last night, Mr. P. Carew, Town Clerk, stated that a large number of water meters are continually getting…

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INCREASED Travelling Allowance for Municipal Engineer Frank Statment by Mr. Boyle

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 1

In his fortnightly report last night to the Municipal Council, Mr. J. Boyle, the acting engineer, stated that the present allowance for his car in no way…

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Road Safety (Issued by the Road Safety Council of Kew South Wales). They Walked to Death

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1941 · page 5

Road accidents in January showed an unexpected turn for the worse amongst pedestrians. More than 100 walked across the roads In a "manner…

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Shire Council Yesterday’s Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 1

The monthly meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council was held yesterday in the Shire Chambers at Queanbeyan. Cr. P. H. Hardy (President) was in the…

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Shire Engineer’s Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (M[?]. I. Evans) submitted following report, which was adopted, at yesterday’s meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council:—…

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