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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

236 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 12

Shire Matters

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 3

At last Shire meeting Cr. Erie Byrne asked re the supply of petrol to Council. A few years ago each depot had a turn, but now one depot got the lot…

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An Unprofitable 10B Shire President's Allowance Increased

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 1

When Crs. Hasall and Roberts moved at last meeting to fix the Presidential allowance at £30, the same as last year, Cr. Smith said he had for…

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Estimates for [?] Nothing for Shire By-roads. Additional Taxation?

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 1

"With a rate revenue of 14686 it is ridiculous that nothing is set apart for minor roads," rema[?] Cr. Hamall at last Shire meeting…

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Getting in a Tangle Council and Impounding of Stock. "Scrap the Whole Thing," Says Councillor

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 4 January 1946 · page 2

A long discussion occurred at last Shire meeting on the subject of impounding of straying stock and also the charges for sustenance for stock…

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Council Staggered

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 8 January 1946 · page 2

Dubbo Municipal Council has been given such a severe jolt that it is still groggy at the knees. A little while ago it took over the Dubbo Lighting…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 2

The Yarrowlumla Shire Council held its monthly meeting yesterday at the Shire Chambers, Queanbeyan. Present: Councillors Courtney Moore…

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Report of Shire Engineer

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 2

The following report was submitted to the meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council last week by Mr. I. Evans, Council’s Engineer:—…

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Report of Shire Health Inspector

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 2

Mr. A. A. Purvis, Health Inspector for Yarrowlumla Shire, presented the following report to the meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council…

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Street Stalls. Council Decision

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 11 January 1946 · page 1

The erection of street stalls by local charitable organisations at various points in Auburn Street, Goulburn, has been banned by the City…

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Town Water Supply Excessive Consumption Creates Problem for Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 15 January 1946 · page 1

The prevailing weather conditions continue to present a problem to the Municipal Council in meeting the…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 2

Half-an-hour’s wait was necessary to get a quorum for the meeting of the Municipal Council last night. Those present were Aldermen H. C…

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Uno Security Council Mr. Makin's Address LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.)

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 1

“Together we must establish high standards which should obtain in the work of this Council if it is to proceed with business smoothly and expeditiously,…

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Tallaganda Shire

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 1

The first meeting of the new year was held on Thursday. Present: Crs. E. C. Smith (President), O. Roberts, R. T. Hassall, C. Dunshea, E. Byrne,…

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Bush Fire Levy Council Is Just Sympathetic

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 3

At last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council a letter was read from Mr. E. N. Mutton, secretary Braidwood Bush Fire Brigade, advising that…

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"Copping the Crow" Poundkeeper Tells Council What Sustenance Is

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 3

Councillors laughed openly at last Shire meeting when a letter was read from Mr. V. J. Hawkins, poundkeeper, Braidwood, who said:—…

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Questions, for Security Council

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

LONDON.—The Persian, Greek and Indonesian questions will soon come before the Security Council, says the Press Association. Earlier suggestions…

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An Unusual Position Council and Tenders

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 2

When Cr. Hassall at last Shire meeting, inquired when tenders closed for the lease of the grass rights of the recreation ground he innocently…

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Employment of Shire Stafe. Lively Debate in Council

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 2

When Cr. Hassall introduced the subject of the re-employment of a former employee of the Shire he provoked a warm debate at last Council…

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Shire Cartage

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

Three tenders were received for the cartage of Shire material, and these were considered at last Council…

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Shire Finances Clerk's Comprehensive Report

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1946 · page 1

The Shire Clerk. Mr. P. B. Taylor, submitted the following report to last meeting of the Tallaganda Shire Council:—…

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