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Southern Highlands · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

161 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 9

Shire Staff Resignation

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 1

At the meeting of Nattai Shire Council on Friday last, Miss E. Ford of the office staff, tendered her resignation as from 28th October, as she…

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Another Inspector Wanted Health Department Writes to Council

The Southern Mail · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 8

At last meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council, a report made by an officer of the Department of Public Health, forwarded through Dr. E. S…

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Giving People a Say on Bank Plan What Victorian Legislative Council Action Means

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 25 October 1947 · page 4

"The action of the Victorian Legislative Council in attempting to force a general election in that State on the issue of…

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Bowral Council

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 3

Present: The Mayor (Ald. Foley) and Aldermen Burchell, Campbell, de Jersey, Hardy, Springett Apologies were received from Aldermen…

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Houses for Bowral Council Scheme

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 2

At last meeting of Bowral Council it was decided to take the necessary steps to construct ten brick homes, in conjunction with the Housing…

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No Parking Council Seeks Removal of Restrictions

The Southern Mail · Friday 31 October 1947 · page 7

At last meeting of Bowral Council the matter of the "No Parking" regulations in Bong Bong Street was fully discussed after the deputy…

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Water Supply Wingecarribee Shire Scheme

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 2

At its last meeting. Wingecarribee Shire Council decided to take steps to obtain the cost of the proposed Gunrock Creek water supply scheme…

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Nattai Shire Election Keen Competition Seems Probable

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 4

It is [?] that there will be an election in all three ridings of Nattal [?] Nominations closed on Wednesday and will be deciared on…

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County Council Protest Meeting at Moss Vale

The Southern Mail · Friday 7 November 1947 · page 7

A meeting held recently at Moss Vale to protest against the setting up of a County Council to control electricity supplies in the area of…

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Council Election at Bowral Eighteen Probable Candidates

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 November 1947 · page 2

It is probable that eighteen candidates will contest the election for Bowral Council on 6th December. Eight of the retiring aldermen,…

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Docket System at the Sydney! Municipal Markets

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 November 1947 · page 4

Commenting on the introduction of the Docket System to cover sales of sruit and tomatoes at the Sydney…

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Council Election

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 2

IT IS PROBABLE that voting at next municipal and shire elections in December will be compulsory for resident electors, with the stipulation…

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Bowral Council

The Southern Mail · Friday 21 November 1947 · page 8

With the exception of Ald. Springett, who was absent on holidays and tendered an apology, there was a full attendance at last meeting of…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of the Wingecarribee Shire, the Engineer (Mr. Johnson) presented the following report:…

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Compulsory Voting at Council Elections

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 November 1947 · page 2

The Bill to introduce Compulsory voting at local government elections was rigorously opposed in the Legislative…

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Nattai Shire Council

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 4

Present: The President (Cr. Jurd) and Crs. Alcorn. Metcalfe, Stalling, Toobey and Wills. Cr. Turland was present after lunch…

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Tribute to Shire Clerk

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 1

At the end of the meeting of Nautai Shire Council on Friday, the President (Cr. L. L. Juid) and other councillors paid high tribute to the Shine…

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Nattai Shire Valuations Town Areas Show Increase

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 8

The ratable value of property in Nattai Shire has been increased by approximately £40,000 as a result of the recent revaluation. This was…

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Electricity Charges Reduced Nattai Shire Consumers Benefit

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 6

At the meeting of Nattai Shire Council on Friday, the Electrical Engineer (Mr. A. J. Mead) recommended reductions in the charges for…

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Voting Will Be Compulsory Council Elections

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 November 1947 · page 2

Voting at Council elections on 6th December will be compulsory for all electors, whether resident in the area or not. The bill originally provided…

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