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Council & local affairs, 1935

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Queanbeyan Sewerage Council Accepts Proposal Loan of £37,000 May Be Involved. Census to Be Taken of Area

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

The Queanbeyan Municipal Council at a special meeting, accepted the sewerage scheme as set out in plane prepared by officers of the Public…

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Wagga Municipality Rates and Charges for Year 1935

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 1

At the last municipal council meeting in 1934 the rates and estimates were considered, and it was agreed to fix certain rates and charges. These…

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Wagga's Health Report for 1934 By Municipal Health Inspector

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

In his annual report for the year, presented at the Wagga Municipal Council meeting last night, the health inspector (Mr. D. E. Lewis) said that…

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Municipal Council New Town Clerk Deferred for Two Months

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 5

The Wagga Municipal Council met on Thursday night, the (Mayor (Ald. H. McDonough) presiding. Others present were; Ald. E. J. McGrath,…

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Executive Council Authorises Proclamation

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 2

A special meeting of the Executive Council this afternoon authorised the issue of a proclamation fixing the price of bread at 4½d a…

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The Duke's Cigarette Mayor Fined £10 and Costs Brisbane

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 1

A verdict for the plaintiff for £10, with costs to be taxed, was given in the Magistrates' Court. Toowoomba, yesterday in the case in which…

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Junee Council Railway Jubilee Plans for Flour Mill

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman C. J. O'Sullivan) presided over a full complement of the Junee Municipal Council on Tuesday night…

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Saar Plebiscite Invitation to Germany To Attend League Council Meeting Officially Declined London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 1

Through the British Embassy in Berlin an informal inquiry was addressed to the German Government as to whether Germany would consider the…

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Municipal Rates Same As Last Year

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 9

On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, and in accordance with a decision reached at last meeting, the Wagga Council on…

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Jindalee Shire Jugiong Road £1600 in Grants

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

Crs. T. Ellwood (president), W. Smirl, F. Manwaring, B. O'Connor, M. O'Connor, and A. Donaldson attended the above monthly meeting on…

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Former Town Clerk 42 Years with the Council Mr. Emblen's Fine Record Interesting Historical Data

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 3

Mr. Emblen, who on Friday night was tendered a public farewell at the Wagga Town Hall, started his service with the Wagga Municipal Council in…

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Municipal Matters Points of Interest From Thursday Night's Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 4

The municipal engineer (Mr. A. J. Chaston) recommended that the price of tar obtained from the gasworks trading fund for use on general fund…

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Rates on Rural Lands in Municipal Areas Little Effect on Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 2

The amendment of the local Government Act which was made in conjunction with the Sydney Corporation. Act in August last year which deals…

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Lockhart Shire Council

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 2

The first meeting for the new year for the Lockhart Shire Council was held on Monday. Present:—Councillors J. J. Nolan (president), W…

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Shire Rates Up

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 2

AT a special meeting of Willimbong Shire Council on Friday night at which all the council­lors were present, the estimates…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting New Engineer Appointed Mr. T. B. Sheppard, of Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council took place -at the Council Chambers, Culcairn, yesterday. The president councillor J. H…

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Shire Elections Alleged Irregularities at Waugoola Cowra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 3

Alleged irregularities in the Waugoola shire election were the subject of a report to headquarters last week. It is alleged that in B riding two…

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Loan Council Next Meeting on February 12 Parliament Earlier

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 3

The suggestion by the Premier of Queensland (Mr. Forgan Smith) that the Loan Council should meet not later than the first week in…

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Activities of Council During 1934 Special Report by Shire Clerk

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 5

The clerk of the council (Mr. J. H. Sutherland) in a special report, briefly outlined the activities in the shire during last year…

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Mitchell Shire Monthly Council Meeting Many Matters Discussed Next Meeting a Momentous One

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 5

The Mitchell Shire Council held its monthly meeting yesterday. Councillor C. W. Richardson presided. Others present were Councillors D. Hamilton,…

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