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Central Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Shire Engineer's Car Present Arrangement Stands. Mr. Morris Reports

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 16

Following on a statement by Cr. Paul at the previous meeting, Mr. A. C. Morris reported by request to Erina Shire Council on Monday, Nov…

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Shire Electric Light Proposed Charge for Electricity Supply at Wyong

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 14

Mr. M. C. Ogden (Clerk) reported to Erina Shire Council on Nov. 19:— Referring to motion by Cr. Chapman regarding the proposal to charge for…

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Action Against Erina Shire Broken Lorry Axle. Non-Suit Granted

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 5

A mishap to a motor-lorry on a by-road off the Terrigal Road, near Howard's Sawmill, Erina, on June 12, had a sequel in the Newcastle District…

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Gosford Wharfinger R.P.A. Deputation to Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2

To further Gosford R.P.A.'s protest against abolition of the position of wharfinger, a deputation waited Erina Shire Council on Monday…

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Woy Shire Council WEDNESDAY, 21st NOVEMBER

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 17

The ordinary meeting of the Provisional Shire of Woy Woy, was held in the Shire Chambers, Woy Woy, on Wednesday afternoon last. There were…

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Shire Politics

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 13

Cr. Taylor, Shire President, seeking re-election for C Riding, had a successful meeting at Berkeley Vale last Might. Mr. H. S. King presided over…

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Shire Politics

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 15

Mr. Duffy's meeting last Friday night provided quite an entertainment for a fair crowd, practically all supporters of Cr. Taylor. Mr. A. Jaques…

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Shire Politics

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 15

Mr. C. J. Duffy, who is seeking local government honors, addressed a meeting of ratepayers from Mr. E. P. Mundy's verandah, in Maitland Road…

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Erina Shire Polling Places. "B" Riding

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 10

A Poll will be taken between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., on the 1st December, at the following places:—Gosford, Shire Office; Wyong, School…

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The Shire Elections. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 13

Sir,—The President is working hard to be returned again—but on his records be ought not to be. His legislation has not been for the Shire as a whole…

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A Novice in Shire Affairs. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 10

Sir,—It appears to me from recent happenings that F Riding (and Gosford in particular)' has no say in the affairs of Erina Shire, and that our…

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The Next Council. (To the Editor.)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1928 · page 10

Sir,—At a recent electors' meeting in the Ourimbah School of Arts, the following response to Cr. Taylor's address deserves the applause of all…

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Shire Elections Erina's Two Contests. Speeches at Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 13

The result of Saturday's elections in Erina Shire provided two surprises for most people—the displacement of the sitting Councillor in B Riding, and the…

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Exit Prov. Council Mr. Ogden Farewelled

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1928 · page 14

Short and sweet, like the proverbial gallop of a donkey, was the little impromptu gathering at the Woy Woy Council Chambers at the final meeting…

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Erina Shire Council MONDAY, 10th DECEMBER

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 4

On Monday, 10th, the personnel was: Crs. A. C. L. Taylor (Pres.), C Riding; F. I. Pinkstone (Dep. Pres.), E Riding; W. A. Chapman, A Riding; E…

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Shire Affairs. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 10

Sir,—Since the result of the poll for the Shire elections has been made public, naturally the ratepayers are at a loss to know if after all, the raising of…

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Cr. Taylor's Third Term As Shire President. Cr. Chapman Loses on Draw

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1928 · page 2

Cr. Taylor was Chairman at a special meeting of Erina Shire Council on Monday to elect a President. The first business was to fix the…

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Woy Shire Council WEDNESDAY, 12th DECEMBER

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 16

The initial meeting of the elected Shire of Woy Woy was held in the Shire Chambers, Woy Woy, on Wednesday afternoon last. There were…

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All British Fordson for 1929. City Council Buys New Fords

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 20 December 1928 · page 18

Following the temporary cessation of production of Fordson Tractors, owing to the phenomenal demand for the New Car, the Ford Motor Company…

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