Yarrowlumla Shire Council Holds Long Meeting
Yarrowlumla Shire Council held its longest meeting of the year, spanning over five hours. Topics included tender prices for the Deep Creek concrete bridge, drainage work after heavy rain, road maintenance by the shire, and cooperation with neighboring councils on forestry reserves and Main Roads Board matters. The council instructed action on weed control, considered public works funding, and discussed proposed improvements to the Thar Mall from Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Evans
Gerald Anson
Menmra
HF. Foran and Co
Pat Smith
Queanbeyan
C-W.a
Canberra
J. Morrison
Bs Prema Tce
Secoud Council
Niwan
Grenville Council
Main Roads Board
SHIRE PRESIDENT Further Charge in Shaw Prosecution
Sydney reports reveal further charge lodged against Councillor B S Shaw former president of the Sutherland Shire relating to breach of the Local Government Act. The case will be heard at the Knoxah Court next Thursday with prior similar prosecutions and disqualification previously imposed. A subdivision proposal for Captain Flats hotel property was approved and legal actions were announced for arrears of annual fees. The council adopted income and expenditure estimates for the year with a total rate of 2d in the pound and an estimated £12,007 income. The Shire Clerk noted a 1933 year collection of 80 percent, the best in years, while commentary noted wool industry improvements.
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Sydney
Focal
B.S. Shaw
Sutherland
The
Shaw
Flynn
George
J. OM. Mumphy
Lake George Teoud
Captain Flats
W. J. Smith
HM. Mekie
Archie
Phe Cornell
Health Administration
Willems- Male Bridge
Qlfr
Gerald O'Hanlon
EAA
Kelly
Postios
Burns Night Canberra Society Tribute Highlights Burns's Charity and Patriotism
The Canberra Highland Society held its annual Burns Night with Rev C H St Toutes of Wa presiding. Dr Henry led the dinner as speakers praised Burns for his wit poetry and passionate love of fellow humans while stressing his faults but noting his charity and patriotism.
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C.H
Mr. Ous
Scottisnl
Filinhnei
Mewis
Burns
Turan
Canberra
Turis
Barna
Furer
Thatira
Lottery Shares Bill Promised By Government
Sydney reports state action to render lottery shares illegal with a bill to be introduced when parliament resumes. The United Country Party secretary Mr Monroy outlined a scheme where hospitals would poll the lottery shares. The government opposes the gambling profits and a bill is prepared to curb such shares as part of final measures. A Burns Memorial event featured tribute to Sandy Stuart and celebrated Scottish heritage with readings, songs, and plans for a monument to Robert Burns.
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Sydney
United Country Party
Monroy
Burns
Belalf
Henry
A. Stuart
Sandy
Stuart
Canberra
Kira
Cheern
Jay
Tom Murphy
Pe. Henry
Co. Tt
Tongus
Marines
Teory of
Murdoch McCregor
Grusee
R. Briton
Robert Bruce
H. G. Hebven
Robert Hurna
Sux
Mra
Airs
Harvie
Me. W. Hunt
Lelong Mir
E.G. Keriven
Welfare farm inquiry hears brutality claims at Yanco Farm
Witness Terente McAleenen testifies 1920s incidents at Yanco Farm near Cowra. He describes harsh punishments by Staunton and Parsonage, including beatings, “default” writings, and threats to run away. Court-martial punishments harmed several boys, with one badly injured. The inquiry adjourns to Monday as discussions on extending the probe continue.
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Leeton
Yanco Farm
Terente McAleenen
Staunton
Toll Sim
Thad
Hese Hoya
Trumer
Stanton
Ater Trumer
Soy
Sullivan
Joya
Jeal
Mur Lint
Tramer
Ant
Sutlvian
Kus
McAleenen
N. Rolle
Lestat
Ani
Walt
Withems
Ute Farm
Mr. Cater
Cowra
Yanvo
Torboya
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Yarrowlumla Shire
Tascienta
Bywong
Department of Maine
Lara
President
Canberra Society
Sid
Country
Poupons
Mae
Butchers
Bakere
Federal Capital Press
Braddon
Fuji
Paramount
Colgate
Oxford
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