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Council & local affairs, 1927

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Shire Electric Light. More Discussion on Woy Woy Bay

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1927 · page 3

At the Council meeting (electric light committee) on June 27, Mr. A. J. Cresswell, Electrical Engineer, reported:—…

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Council's Nine Hour Day. Mostly Committees and Deputations

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1927 · page 11

It was well on in Monday afternoon last when the Council meeting proper commenced. The time between 9.30 and about 3 o'clock was taken up with…

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Spending Shire Rates. Deputation From the Entrance, Entrance North, and Long Jetty. Ask for More Road Work in their Localities

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 June 1927 · page 4

On Monday a deputation comprising 15 gentlemen and 2 ladies waited upon Erina Shire Council, to urge that a greater proportion of the rates…

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Erina Shire Council Monday, July 11

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 20

At the fortnightly meeting there were present Crs. A. C. L. Taylor (President), F. T. Pinkstone (Deputy President), W. a. Chapman, T. Humphrey,…

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Writ Against Blacktown Shire Clerk

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 9

Blacktown Council decided at its last meeting, upon the casting vote of the Shire President (Cr. W. Cable), not to take up the defence of the Shire Clerk…

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Shire Electric Light. New Scheme Suggested

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 15

Mr. A. J. Cresswell at Monday's Council meeting dropped the following bombshell into the camp:—I am submitting to you a copy of a…

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Shire Endowment. Allocation Made. Road to Terrigal to be Repaired

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 3

In Finance Committee on Monday, the £5000 endowment was the principal subject of discussion. Discussion of Riding financial…

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Fruitgrowers' Federation Centum. Coast Council Meeting at Gosford. Delegates and Officers Elected

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 16

The Central Coast District Council meeting of the Fruitgrowers' Federation was held at Gosford School of Arts on Thursday afternoon…

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Items of Interest. Council meeting next

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 July 1927 · page 1

Woy Woy annual Catholic Ball will be held this Friday, July 22, in the Cinema Hall. Some youthful enthusiasts down…

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Proposed Woy Woy New Shire Cr. Staples' Motion in Favor Passed by Council. Report by Shire Clerk

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 14

Mr. M. C. Ogden reported to the Shire Council at last meeting:—Referring to the deputation which waited upon the Council on the 23rd…

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Erina Shire Council Short Day—finished at 3.30. Despite Two Deputations

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Erina Shire Council was held on Monday, and by speeding up a large amount of business was transacted by 3.30 p.m. A…

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Inspectors' Reports. Mr. G. Fletcher (Shire Inspector), reported:—

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 17

Applications for Permissive Occupanties.—The following are forwarded by the Lands Department for Council's consideration:—No. 1001, R. Cecil Cape,…

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Lake, Ocean, Mountain, Valley Seen on Tour of Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 6

Erina Shire covers 700 square miles, and most of those square miles are packed with beautiful scenery of one kind or another, so it is impossible to…

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Shire's Beauty Spots N.R.M.A. Will Help to Make Them Known. Wonderful Increase of Patronage Predicted from Opening of New Road

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 5

After a tour of the Shire (referred tp in another column) on Saturday, Mr [?]C. Watson, President of the National Roads and Motorists' Association, and…

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Wild Flowers Protection Mr. M. C. Ogden reported to the Council meeting on July 25:—Protection of Wild Flowers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 14

Referring to the Act which was passed this year and the proclamation under the Act, the following plants are protected for the twelve months, 1st…

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Developing the Shire. (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 4 August 1927 · page 6

Sir,—As a resident of Erina Shire, I have been interested in the formation and progress of the Shire Development League, and have been sorry to see that…

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Erina Shire Council Monday, August 8

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1927 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting extended—with an interval for inspection of the Punt Road—till 4 p.m. There were present Crs. A. C. L. Taylor (Pres.),…

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Council's Borrowing Power Clerk's Report

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1927 · page 16

Mr. M. C. Ogden, Shire Clerk, reported to last Council meeting—Special Loan Limit—The total limit of loan at the present time is £154,698…

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The Entrance Bus License Council Reverses Decision. And Grants the Transfer

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1927 · page 15

The Erina Shire Council was again dep[?]ionised on Monday with regard to bus licenses between The Entrance and Wyong. Mr. Carlyon, and also…

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Shire Electric Light What Passed at Railway Interview? Cr. Staples Says Information Has Been Withheld from Councillors

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 11 August 1927 · page 6

During the Electric Light Committee meeting of Erina Shire Council on Monday, Cr. Chapman reported that, with Mr. A. J. Cresswell (Shire…

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