Two groups for Shire
There will be two groups on the ballot paper in the extraordinary election on February 26 for “D” Riding…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1966
211 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 11
Council’s social watch
QUEANBEYAN Municipal Council indoor staff trounced the outdoor staff to the tune of 175 to 93 in a social cricket match at Taylor Park on Sunday last. Preparing to resume after the lunch break dre…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Captain’s Flat News Misconception, says Shire Engineer Water usage by trucks not affecting supply
The, president of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council, Cr. T. N. Gorman, said at last week's meeting water used by a Canberra bulk concrete company at Captain’s Flat had no affect on the water supply to the township…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Letters to the Editor Large Grants Needed to Supplement Council Incomes
Sir — Towards the end of this month ratepayers generally will be in receipt of their current rate notices for the year 1966. The general increase has…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Much conjecture on shire election
There is much conjecture over the outcome of extra-ordinary elections to be held in “C” and “D” Ridings of the Yarrawlumla Shire next Saturday, February 26…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Letter to the Editor: Revolutionary Shire Proposals
Sir, — Through the courtesy of your columns I wish to thank the electors of “C” Riding for their support at the recent triennial elections…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council secures lease for garden loam
Queanbeyan Municipal Council has reached an agreement with the Italian Sporting Club for the lease of an area of land near the river, at the foot of Morrissett Street, containing suitable loan for footpath nature strips and gardens…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The liveliest contest for years in Shire ‘D’ Riding poll
The extraordinary election in “D” Riding of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council tomorrow is one of the liveliest on record and there is considerable speculations as to the ultimate result…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Solid” Council in the Making New aldermen vocal on loan programme
The four new representatives on the Queanbeyan Municipal Council, who contributed freely to the debate when the estimates for 1966 were considered in December, were again vocal in expressing their views when the proposed 1966-67 loan programme was recently…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Overwhelming Votes of Confidence in Shire Elections
Overwhelming votes for the T. P. Kerr — C. E. R. Meyer group in “D” Riding and for B. J. H. Osborne in “C” Riding assured their election to vacancies on the Yarrowlumla Shire Council at Saturday’s…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Home “Saved” for Blind Pensioner at Shire Auction
The Rev. C. Reeve, Church of England Minister, on Saturday bought for $50 a home at Bungendore occupied by a blind pensioner, his pensioner wife and son…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council to form Tourist Centre
The establishment of a Tourist Information Centre in Queanbeyan by the Municipal Council was approved at its last meeting. Action to form the centre…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire candidate makes a point
Sir.—In your issue of Friday, February 25, appeared a report of the contest in “D” Riding of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council. This report publishes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Council hesitates on pensioner rebates
Queanbeyan Municipal Council has not yet made a decision concerning the writing-off of rates due by persons receiving civilian widow, service, special, war widow and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council may have overcome depot problem
Queanbeyan Municipal Council may have overcome the problem created by old car bodies dumped at the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire scheme for more accuracy Early Plans for Roads
Yarrowlumla Shire Council has authorised its Engineer to prepare survey plans of rural roads to which it proposes to consider allocating funds under the 1966-67 Commonwealth Aid Grant. The 1965-66 programme was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Atmosphere of Harmony at Shire Meeting
Yarrowlumla Shire Council on Wednesday several propositions put before it by the new councillors from “D” Riding, aimed at improving existing conditions and providing future development…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council Deputation to Seek Federal Aid
Arrangements are expected to be completed within the next two weeks for another deputation to the Federal Government by the Municipal Council, seeking finance for…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Municipal Bandstand (By Publicity Officer)
This Saturday will be very busy for the Municipal Band, beginning with an engagement in Canberra at 11.45 a.m. Again at 1.30 p.m. Canberra…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Old records should go, says alderman
Ald. F. Collins Believes unnecessary space is . being, taken up by the storage of old Municipal Council…
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