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Council & local affairs, 1937

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Council's Discussion

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 5

President Godfrey said he had read in the local Press Mr. W. F. Ross' denial that he had ever made a statement to him (the President)…

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Culcairn Shire Monthly Council Meeting Endowment of £450 a Year Question of Relief Scheme

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 6

A meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council took place yesterday. Present were: Councillors J. H. Balfour, president, P. H. Paech, P. J. Hurley, C…

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The Council's Tractor (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

Sir,—I have been an interested reader of your dinkum paper for over 12 months and I take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation for…

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Town Council the Pig Yards £1250 Scheme Passed

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 3

Ald. J. Rinkin (Mayor) F. Dickson, B. Ward F. Legge, T. Nichoson, R. F. Gibson, D. I. McLean, L. Conkey, and R. Barr attended the ordinary…

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Sydney County Council May Reverse Machinery Decision Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 1

Further cables, received to-day by the general manager of the Sydney Country Council, support his attitude with regard to the installation of 3000…

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Sewerage Scheme for Tumut Approved by Shire Council Seven Votes to One Progress and Tourist League Petition Presses For Scheme Engineer's and Health Officer's Reports Both Strongly Favoured Acceptance of Minister's Terms

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 26 January 1937 · page 1

By seven votes to one the Tumut Shire Council on Friday last definitely accepted the Minister for Local Government's financial and employment terms for the installation of a sewerage scheme for Tumut, estimated to cost £30,000…

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Balance of Council Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 3

The following is the balance of the report of Monday night's council meeting: Letter from W. Hayden, making…

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Bunnerong Plant Sydney City Council Rescinds Resolution Chairman on Manager's Proposals SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 5

The rescission of the Sydney County Council's decision last week to purchase, against the recommendation of Che general manager (Mr. Forbes…

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Sewerage for Tumut Government's Offer Accepted by Shire Council

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1937 · page 2

At the Tumut Shire Council meeting a few days ago the much-discussed question of sewerage was finalised when the council decided to accept the…

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Alsatian Dogs Banned in Yanko Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 4

Owners of Alsatian dogs in Yanko Shire have been given one month from last Friday to got rid of them. A resolution declaring the dogs…

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Erina Shire Another Impasse GOSFORD

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

Another deadlock, was reached today at the first meeting of the Erica Shire Council after the election of the councillors. The six members of the…

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Murrumburrah Council's Water Service

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 2

Under the altered charges at 1/1/'37, there will be a reduction in cost of water for the year amounting to £280, the total cost being £1917. For this…

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Shire President Rebukes the Anonymous "Tractor Critic" Also Sharpe's Challenge

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

In a letter addressed to the Editor Cr. F. Chas. Mountford, Shire President, writes:— NOTHING annoys me more…

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Darwin Council Mayor Favors Abolition Darwin

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 8

The Mayor of Darwin (Alderman Brogan) said to-day that the residents of Darwin would welcome the action of the Federal Government in…

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Erina Shire Council Still Unable to Function Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 3

A deadlock resulted at the first meeting of the Erina Shire Council after the election of aldermen. Six members of the council were equally…

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State of Our Roads Suggested Central Authority, Cootamundra Alderman's Indictment

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 5

The following letter drafted and submitted by Ald. L. Conkoy to the Cootamundra Chamber of Commerce on Monday night, put the position…

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Dead Lock Again Erina Shire Council Election Hurdle

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 2

Another deadlock was reached on Friday at the first meeting of the Erina Shire Council, following the election of aldermen…

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Rate Arrears at Young Large Increase Over Previous Year Council’s Grave Concern Proceedings for Recovery to Be Taken

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 1 February 1937 · page 1

Arrears of rates in the Municipality of Young, despite recent optimism, art increasing. Concern was expressed on Friday…

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Better Shire Roads

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 2

Settlers throughout the Shire of Jindalce are beginning to appreciate the improvement in the roads. The new patrol grader has made a material…

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Erina Shire No President to Sign Cheques GOSFORD

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 1

As a result of the deadlock which exists in the new Erina Shire Council, the employees of the shire may not be paid this week. The council has been…

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