Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1966

211 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 9 of 11

Shire to conduct school medical service

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 October 1966 · page 5

Yarrowlumua Shire Council has secured the services of Dr. Heather Cook to conduct medical…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shire plans 10 per cent increase in maintenance

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 11 October 1966 · page 1

Yarrowlumla Shire Council proposes to increase its 1967 main roods maintenance programme by 10 per cent. At the last meeting the Engineer (Mr. J. M. Firth) was instructed to draw up a programme on this…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire bridge building programme

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 3

Yarrowlumla Shire Council is engaged in an extensive programme of bridge building on rural roads…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Keen to Complete Sutton Road

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 1

Yarrowlumla Shire Council is anxious for the Department of Main Roads to make funds available for the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire to negotiate proposed on road closures

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 1

Yarrowlumla Shire Council- is negotiating with Realty Realizations Ltd. concerning the closing of roads in certain subdivisions adjacent to the Municipality of Queanbeyan. At its last meeting the Shire…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire bush fire brigades prepare for new season

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 October 1966 · page 8

YarrowlumIa Shire Council bush, fire brigades yesterday had a general discussion on fire fighting methods and control in preparation for the coming season…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Shire Briefs

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 October 1966 · page 3

The Yarrowlumla Shire Engineer (Mr. J. M. Firth) told Cr. B. J. H. Osborne at the last meeting that he…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire council’s dilemma No Funds Available for Maintenance

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 1

Yorrowlumla Shire Council was told at its meeting on Wednesday that the allocation of $21,000 for maintenance and repairs on rural roads this year had already been over-expended…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire seeks controller

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 1

Yarrowlumla Shire Council is experiencing extreme difficulty in finding someone to take on the job as Civil Defence Controller. On Wednesday the Regional…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire depot site under consideration

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 7

The special committee appointed by Yarrowlumla Shire Council to consider a proposal to shift the existing: depot and workshop in Farrer Place, is still carrying out investigations. The full council to date has…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Heed warning signs says Safety Council

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 8

Experienced and mature-thinking motorists realise the importance of being adequately warned of approaching road conditions, and it was for thi‘s purpose that road…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

For the Man on the Land Shire bush fire radio held as example to other state networks

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 21 October 1966 · page 9

Yarrowlumla Shire Council’s bush fire radio network, has been held throughout New South Wales as an example of what can be done with little effort. This was stated by Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Mayor Offers His Congratulations

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 October 1966 · page 10

It afford me much pleasure in warmly congratulating Monaro Points Pty. Ltd. upon the successful completion of its new factory in the East Queanbeyan Industrial Zone…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Council’s Park Nursery Develops

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 October 1966 · page 1

The enclosed nursery erected in the Park last year by the Municipal Council is gradually being…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

CAPTAiN’S FLAT Mine shafts dangerous Shire accepts caretaker role

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1966 · page 6

Yarrowlumla Shire Council has agreed to at as caretaker of the old mine workings at Captain’s Flat and carry out minor maintenance as required, at a fee of $1,000 per…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Road Safety Council convention in Queanbeyan this week

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1966 · page 1

Queanbeyan branch of the Road Safety Council of N.S.W., will be hosts to about 50 delegates for the Thirteenth Annual Convention of the Southern and South - Western branches, which commences next…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Municipal Bandstand (By Publicity Officer)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 1 November 1966 · page 3

The band contest being conducted in conjunction with the Floral. Festival is approaching and preparations are well in hand to welcome visiting bandsmen…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mayor Forecasts a Record Festival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 2

The Queanbeyan Floral festival this year is expected to be the largest Festival held since its inception The comprehensive…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire school medical examinations

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 2

The School Medical Service conducted by Yarrowlumla Shire Council, in conjunction with the Department…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire’s new inspector

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 4 November 1966 · page 4

MR. R, BUSH, the newly appointed part-time Health Inspector with Yarrowlumla Shire Council. Mr. Bush will…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →