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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

250 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 7 of 13

Praise for Ganger Mr. W. Willis's Services with Shire Eulogised

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 June 1949 · page 3

"I notice in the Engineer's report that Mr. W. Willis has left the employ of the Council," said Cr. Roberts at last Shire meeting, "and I think it…

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Shire Library Public Resentment at Leasing Portion of Institute

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 2

A rather intriguing position exists in regard to the Shire Library. All arrangements have been made—by the Shire Council, anyway—even to the…

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The Shire Library Books Arrive Before Library Is Established

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 2

A letter was read at last meeting of Tallaganda Shire Council, from the Council of the City of Goulburn advising that the library agreements had…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 1

Present at the fortnightly meeting held on Thursday night were: The Mayor (Aid. H. C. Taylor), Aldermen W. B. Freebody, J. W. Cartwright, S…

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To Live in Tents on Tourist Reserve Applications Received by Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 3

Before the Municipal Council at its last meeting were two applications for permission to erectt tents and camp on the reserve in…

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Town Planning How Much Is It Going to Cost Council—or the Ratepayers?

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 2

In view of Tallaganda Shire Council's surprising decision recently to adopt a Town Plannning Scheme,—a discussion which took place at a…

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Municipal Finances

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 3

The acting Town Clerk, Mr. F. M. Ross, presented the fortnightly financial; statement to the meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night…

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Council Cautions

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 3

At its meeting on Friday Tallaganda Shire Council discussed at length a proposal to borrow about £3000 for the purchase of additional plant. Cr…

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Shire Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 2

Yarrowlumla Shire Council met on Wednesday in, the Shire Council Chambers, Queanbeyan. There were present: Crs. C. R. E. Southwell,…

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Municipal Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Council, held last evening, was attended by all members with the exception of Aid. Henderson…

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Report of Shire Engineer

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

The Shire Engineer, Mr. H. Marks, presented the following report to the meeting on Wednesday of Yarrowlumla Shire Council:—…

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Report of Shire Health Inspector

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 3

The report of the Shire Health Inspector (Mr. C. E. R. Meyer) presented to Wednesday’s meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council, was as…

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Mayor's Tribute

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 3

The Mayor, Ald. P. R. D. Hollis, said the news of Ald. Darcy's death had come as a terrible shock to all who knew him and no one…

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Shire Resignation Mr. K. Taylor's Work Eulogised

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

The Shire President (Cr. E. Byrnes) at last meeting referred to the resignation of Mr. K. Taylor, which took effect from 1st July. Mr. Taylor had…

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Local and General the Shire Free (?) Library

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

Feeling continues to run high right throughout the district regarding the library rate imposed over six months ago by the Tallaganda Shire Council…

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Shire Library (To the Editor of the "Review")

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 1

Sir,—Voicing the opinion of many, may I be permitted brief space in your columns in an endeavour to solve one vital question, namely, "How, when…

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The Saleyards Not a Paying Concern for Council

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

At the meeting last week of Queanbeyan Municipal Council, the Town Clerk (Mr. A. C. Turner) presented a statement of revenue and expenditure…

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Camping Reserve Displaced Persons Erect Tents Without Council's Permission

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 2

At the meeting last week of Queanbeyan Municipal Council, the Works Committee presented a report [?] a camping area for displaced personnel…

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Municipal Finances

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 July 1949 · page 4

The financial statement of the Town Clerk (Mr. A. C. Turner) presented to last meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Council showed that after payment of…

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Another Addition to the Shire Office Staff? Engineer Wants Cadets-Gets a Caning

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 8 July 1949 · page 2

When the Engineer at last Shire meeting made a request for the addition of a cadet engineer to the office staff, he did not bargain for what…

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