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Central Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Living Conditions Distressing Cases Council Is Considerate

Man on the Land · Tuesday 7 September 1937 · page 2

Three distressing cases were brought under notice of Gosford Council by Mr. C. J. Press, Health Inspector…

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Protecting Aldermen Scope Of Bill Widened

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 6

As we go to Press we learn that the new Amending Bill to protect Aldermen and Councillors from petty prosecutions has been made more of…

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Will New Act Protect Aldermen? Mr. Mason, K.C., Raises Doubts in House

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 9 September 1937 · page 14

If you are a member of a Masonic Lodge and also a member of a Council and the Lodge wishes to rent an office in the Council Chambers, can you be disqualified, even under the amending Local Government Act now being debated in the…

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Erina Shire Council Jottings

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 9

Commencing last Monday, M. Baker, of the Brina Shire Staff, was granted 10 days' annual leave. The resignation of Mr. J. A. K…

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New Regal Theatre Opens Mayor Presides at Ceremony Offers Congratulations of Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 14

Opening of the new Regal Theatre in Mann and Donnison Streets on Tuesday night was a gala occasion for Gosford and district, the magnificent building being filled by a most appreciative gathering. The formal opening was performed by…

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Sudden Storm in Council Mayor Resents Mr. Finnegan's Letter

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 10

Heated exchanges took place in Gosford Council yesterday between the Mayor and Alderman Pike regarding a letter published in the "Times" from Mr. Finnegan regarding treatment of Point Clare. Notices of motion by the Mayor and Ald…

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Football Ground Alderman Secures Move

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 10

Alderman A. A. Sehwartz was successful at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Council in having a motion passed that tenders be…

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Council Notes Municipal Activities

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 6

At yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Council, Ald. Grahame said that he had discussed with Sergeant R. H. Blackley the necessity for a…

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To Help Hospital Shire Bodies May Help Appeal Day Is Suggested

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 4

Mr. William McLeod, Hon. Secretary of McMaster's Beach Progress Association, has written on behalf of that body to other Associations in…

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Council Will Request Patrol on Motor Cycle For Dangerous' Highway

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 10

"In view of the remarks of the Coroner concerning a recent accident on the State Highway, I recommend that application be made…

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Gosford Council Favors New Bridge Over Drain In Georgiana Terrace

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 10

Following Mayoral Minute regarding bridge over stormwater drain in Georgiana Terrace, was adopted by the Council yesterday:…

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Damning Report on School Danger, Dilapidation, Dampness Gosford Council To Take Steps At Once

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 September 1937 · page 6

An indictment against the shocking conditions under which the youngsters of Gosford have to be taught at the Primary School is contained in a scathing report submitted by Mr. C. J. Press, Health and Building Inspector, at yesterday's meeting…

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Council Notes

Man on the Land · Tuesday 28 September 1937 · page 4

Following Gosford Council matter has been held over owing to pressure of space: In connection with the request for…

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Reply to Mayor Letter Definitely Mine, Declares Mr. Fineran

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 5

Mr. F. Fineran, Point Clare, writes: I read in to-days "Times" the remarks of the Mayor at Wednesday's Council meeting with…

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HON. R. G. Menzies in Gosford Disagrees With Mayor On Privilege

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1937 · page 2

Hon. R. G. Menzies, Federal Attorney General, chose Gosford on Tuesday night as the centre from which to deliver the first speech in his own political campaign. His address, given in the Valencia Theatre, was excellently received. Mr. S. L…

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Mr. Shanahan Writes Offers Advice to Mayor Plan For "Peace" Suggested

Man on the Land · Tuesday 5 October 1937 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Shanahan, Point Clare, writes: The report in the Gosford "Times," "Sudden Storm in the Council," brings home to the…

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Shire Wins Case Non-Suit By Consent

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 2

Before Mr. Justice Maxwell on Tuesday a non-suit was entered by consent for the defendant in the case of Otto William Lingham…

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"More Dangerous Corners" Council Scheme Opposed

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1937 · page 13

"Ratepayer" writes: The proposal of our Municipal Council to run the main road from Dr. Paul's corner across the flat to Gertrude…

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Cheque for £5834 Settlement With Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 6

"This is an historic occasion," said Mr. B. C. Hughes, Administrator of Erina Shire, when he accompanied by Mr. M. C. Ogden, waited…

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Gosford Council Grants First Plumber's License

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1937 · page 10

What may be described as an historic occasion yesterday was the grunting of the first plumbers license in Gosford to Arthur S…

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