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Council & local affairs, 1934

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To Cr. Fred Pinkstone on the Occasion of His Retirement From the Council of the Shire of Erina

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 4

Our Freddie is leaving, and all of [?] are grieving, For he's been a goer, through thi [?] and through thin;…

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Competition From Sydney Woy Woy Shire Supports Erina

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 14

At last meeting of the Woy Woy Shire Council, motions similar to those carried by Erina Shire Council at its meeting on Nov. 5, were moved by Cr…

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No Bank Holiday? Council Not In Favor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 8

After an entertaining discussion, Erina Council last Monday decided merely to "receive" a petition signed by 45 trades and professional people…

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Shire Elections

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 10

Already considerable interest is being displayed in the approaching Shire elections. Three candidates—Cr. T. Humphrey :md Messrs J. V. McGee and…

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Council Cars Needed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 15

Cr. Braithwaite asked at Erina Council meeting weather it would be possible in the interests of the Shire generally to reduce the number of…

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Terrigal Life-Saver Problem for Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 14

A letter from' Terrigal Surf Saving Club returning the Council's donation of £25 toward the cost of keeping a life-saver on tins beach, set Erina…

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Erina Shire Elections in Response to the Invitation Issued Last Week, Particulars Have Been Received From Shire Candidates. We Have Omitted Personal at Tacks and Replies, As Foreign to Our Policy of Fair Play, and No Favor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 6

Voting will begin at S a. m. and close at 8 p.m. Progress results will be posted at the Shire Council office during the evening. Ratepayers may…

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Woy Shire Council Last Week's Meeing

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 10

The last meeting of the year of the Woy Woy Shire Council, held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, was attended by Crs. M. J. Green (President), J. W. Morris,…

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Shire Elections

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 13

For the fifth time in succession, Cr. A. L. Taylor has been elected by ratepayers of C Riding of the Erina Shire to represent them on the Erina Shire…

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Shire Races Triennial Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 4

A vast crowd gathered in front of contagu Chambers on Saturday as the vilight faded, to see the posting of results of the triennial Shire races…

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The Story of Erina Shire Its Beginnings and History (1)

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 5

Through the courtesy of Miss L. Wilson, Geography and Sports Mistress of Gosford High School, we have been shown an essay on Erina Shire, written by Miss Jessie Timms, as one of the contributions by Honor Students in connection with their work for the…

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Late Woy Woy Woy Woy Shire President Cr. Hall Elected

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 8

Cr. S. A. Hall was unanimously elected President of Woy Woy Shire Council at the first meeting of the new Council, held yesterday…

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Vote of Confidence in Erina Council Retiring Councillors Are All Re-Elected Close Exciting Contests in "C" and "D" Ridings

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 1

Elections for Erina Shire Council last Saturday resulted in the return of the retiring Councillors, the only change being the unopposed election of Mr. A. E Lillicrapp, of Mangrove Mountain, in place of Cr. F. I. Pinkstone, retired. Exciting contests took place in "C" and "D' Ridings, both results depending on the postal votes…

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Gosford Water Shire Council Moves

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 8

Cr. Grahame Jit Erina Council meeting on Monday, proposed that Council ask the. Minister for Labor and Industry to include the Mooney Creek…

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Woy Shire Council and Staff

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 14

Front 'Row (left to right): Crs. K, J. Levick, J. Nunn (Deputy Pies.), S. A. Hall (President), T. A. Hutchinson, W. J. Bullion. Second Row: Master J. G. Tuxford (Junior Clerk), Mr. A. V. Baldwin (Electrical Engineer). Cr. J. H. Kehoe, Miss K. Roper (typist and…

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Fencing Council Depot

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 8

[?] Council's depot in Erina Street he fenced at an estimated cost of This was decided at last Monday meeting…

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Shire Rate 3d "No Reduction" Decided

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 13

Erin a Shire Council will not reduce its general rate for the coming year. That the general rate stay at 3d was the recommendation of the Shire…

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New Erina Council Meets

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 11

First meeting of the new Erina Council was held on Monday. Cr. A. E. Lillicrapp, the only new member, was welcomed. Cr. A. L. Taylor was again appointed President…

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Debris in Mann Street Council's Last Warning

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 8

Geo. Fletcher, Building Inspe[?]orted:—will be remembered that I had instructed to take legal action…

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Felicitates Council President's Congratulations Replies by Councillors

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 13

Returned Councillors were congratulated by the Shire President, Cr. A. L. Taylor, at Monday's meeting of the new Council…

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