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Central Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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Council Employees' Picnic

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 6

The Committee had anticipated a fair roll-up for the Road Hogs' annual picnic, and had ordered the 'Regent Bird' (one of the largest of the Brisbane…

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Open Letter to Erina Shire Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—This from the Gosford "Times." April, 15, 1926:— "Hurdy's Bay Progress Association, asking that the special rate of 2d in…

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Erina Shire Council. Tuesday, April 27

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 6

The meeting was held on Tuesday last, as Monday was the Anzac Day holiday. There were present Councillors W. A. Chapman (President), C. J…

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Council Luncheon

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 16

Cr. C. J. Staples, Deputy President of Erina Shire, who leaves on May 5th for a trip to America, was entertained at the Royal Hotel, Gosford, on Tuesday,…

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Self-Government. Woy Woy Wants New Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Brisbane Water Ratepayers and Citizens' Association was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday, April 15th, when there…

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The Maintenance Vote. Discussed by Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 May 1926 · page 1

There was considerable discussion at last Council meeting on the report by the Shire Engineer, Mr. C. J. Fenton, on the vote made for maintenance…

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Erina Shire Council. Monday, May 10th

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 2

There Were present Crs. W. A. Chapman (President), T. Humphrey, J. V. McGee, G, A. Palmer, F. I. Pinkstone, and A. C. L, Taylor. Cr. p. J. Staples…

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Shire Electric light. Position of Ourimbah and Terrigal

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 14

This important subject was discussed at some length on Monday. A question by Cr. Taylor brought the matter up in the Council, and the discussion…

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Erina Shire Council. Monday, May 24th

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 2

There were present at the fortnightly meeting, Crs. W. A. Chapman (Presi-dent), T. Humphrey, J. V. McGtee, G. A. Palmer, F. I. Pinkstone, and A. C…

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Erina Shire Council. Tuesday, June 8th

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday; Monday was King's Birthday holiday. There were present Crs. W. A. Chapman (President), T. Humphrey,…

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Shire Appeal Court

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 3

A Riding.—A. C. Wackwurtz, portion 123, parish Wallarah. Council valuation £300, appellant £50. No appearance. Council assessment sustained…

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Garrington Road Bad. Residents Tell Council of Wet Weather Tribulations

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 June 1926 · page 10

A deputation was received at the Council meeting on June 8th of users of Carrington Road, Narara, who had petitioned that the condition of that…

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Laborer "Blisters" Darwin Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 4

At Darwin recently a laborer handed the town council a large-sized "blister," in the shape of a claim for £249, being overtime of one hour a day for…

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Erina Shire Council. Monday, June 28

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 2

The Council met after a three week's internal. There were present Crs. W. A. Chapman (President), T. Humphrey, J. V. McGee, G. A. Palmer, F. I…

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Shire Electric Light. President's Minute

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1926 · page 14

The Shire President, Cr. W. A. Chapman, submitted the following to last Council meeting:— Following on the receipt of Mr…

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Erina Shire Council. Monday, July 12

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 17

At the fortnightly meeting there were present Crs. W. A. Chapman (President), T. Humphrey, J. V. McGee, G. Palmer, F. I. Pinkstone, and A. C. L…

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Cycle Road Racing. Deputation to Council. No Racing in Town Areas

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 14

The vexed question of cycle racing in Erina Shire was discussed at length on Monday, when a deputation representing Woy Woy and Gosford Cycle…

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Present Day Problems. the World—and Erina Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 6

Tangible and intangible results of the Great War—Tendency towards dictatorship in Europe—Importance of petrol in early 1918 war situation…

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Short and Sweet. Council's Swift Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of Erina Shire Council on Monday showed a fall roll call—Cr. Staples was back from California. And if anyone again…

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Electrical Engineer. Reports to Council. Light and Power Applications

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 5

Mr. A. J. Cresswell reported to last Council meeting:— The following consumers application have been received since last…

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