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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

220 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 11

Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 1

The regular meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Council was carried through last night with a bare quorum comprising Aldermen H. C…

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Straying Stock Shire Appoints a Herdsman

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 4

At last Shire Council meeting the clerk said applications for the position of impounding officer and poundkeeper had closed on the preceding…

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New Plant for Shire Producer Gas Unit Taboo

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

Only one quote was received for a new truck at last Shire meeting. Cr. Byrne was asked to have a look at it. He expressed a liking for a different…

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Shire Wants Control of Village Roads

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 1

At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council Cr. Keys moved the motion he had given notice of at the previous meeting: "That the motion…

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Electric Light Council Curious Over 24 Hours' Service

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

The Question of a continuous lighting service for Braidwood was again, discussed at last Shire Council meeting In introducing the subject Cr…

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Municipal Finances

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 1

Accounts submitted and passed for payment at the meeting of the Municipal Council last week totalled £731/14/2 General Fund, £87/4/9…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 2

Yarrowlumla Shire Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday last at the Shire Chambers, Queanbeyan. All the councillors were present…

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Yarrowlumla Shire Health Inspector’s Report

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 1

The report of Mr. A. A. Purvis, Health Inspector of Yarrowlumla Shire, submitted' to the meeting of Council, last week, was as follows:—…

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Traffic Rule Illustrations ((Issued, by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 13 February 1945 · page 4

Fatal accidents in the last three month in this State illustrate all of the instructions that could be issued on road safety. Here are some of the…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 1

All the aldermen were present at the fortnightly meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Council held last night, which started several minutes…

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Tallagadda's First Shire Engineer Death at Scone

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 February 1945 · page 2

The death took place in the Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone, recently of Mr. B. G. Millard, who was one of that town's leading citizens for many…

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Tallaganda Shire

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 1

The monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Present: Crs. E. C. Smith (President), O. Roberts, E. Keys, R. T. Hassall, C. Dunshea, E. Byrne, E…

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Safe Riders for Safe Bikes ((Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 2

Young pedal, cyclists are again pushing their way into the road casualty lists in ways that are easily avoidable. For instance, in the last…

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Municipal Matters

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 February 1945 · page 1

At the meeting on Thursday night of the Municipal Council, Alderman Sheehan pointed out the advisability of erecting a water trough at the…

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Council Meeting Day Altered From Thursday to

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 2

A rather heated discussion occur' red at last Shire meeting when Cr. Hassall moved the motion he had given notice of: "That meeting day…

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Mr.c. N. Boult Resigns Ill-health the Cause. Council Expresses Regret

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

The resignation of Mr. C. N. Boult, Borough Engineer, was received at last meeting of the Dargaville (N.Z.). Borough Council. In a letter Mr. Boult stated that the…

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Sate Riders for Safe Bikes. (Issued by (he Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

Young pedal cyclists are again pushing their way into the road casualty lists in ways that the easily avoidable. For instance, in the last…

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Tallaganda Shire (Continued from last issue)

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 1

In reply to a question the clerk said unpaid rates totalled, about £2,000, a lot of which, however, were irrecoverable. It was suggested that final…

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Wet Weather Motoring (Issued by the R[?]ad Safety Council of New South Wales)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 2

Wet weather does more than find the leaks in the roofs of houses. It influences to a serious extent the types of road accidents that occur…

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Municipal Council Last Night’s Meeting Works Committee’s Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 1

All members were present at a meeting held on February 21, and their report arid recommendations were as follows:—…

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