Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Central Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

187 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 10 of 10

Mayor Takes Immediate Aciton

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 7

Following the speech by Mr. Hughes, seeking recruits for the Militia, and the formation of a district committee, His Worship, the Mayor (Aid. W. C. Grahame) will confer immediately with Major G. I. Adcock. It is to be hoped that this district will be able to furnish…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Nation Must Awake "Britain ringed by enemies in world where there is no peace "Tell Us What You Want and We Will Do It" — Alderman Grahame War - Time Prime Minister's Stirring Speech at Businessmen's Luncheon "Deeds Wanted Not Words" "War Hammering At Our Gates"

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 29 November 1938 · page 6

"War is hammering at Australia's gates. It is no good saying, 'When the tocsin rings we will be ready. Youth of Australia must be trained, and behind it must stand the public, alert and resolute; every…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

FURNISHING £900? Aldermen To Inquire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 6

As a result of the request for direction made by the Town Clerk on Tuesday evening, Gosford Municipal Council decided that the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"Hat Trick to Mayor" Re-elected Mayor, 1939

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 6

For the third consecutive occasion, Ald. William Calman Grahame was elected at Tuesday's meeting of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Sporting Facilities Council Adopts Scheme

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 9

Gosford Municipal Council on Tuesday evening adopted a scheme for the taking over of the bowling green, turf wickets, and tennis…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Council Does Not Object To Boxing and Wrestling

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 December 1938 · page 6

At Tuesday's meeting of Gosford Municipal Council on the motion of Ald. R. H. Creighton and W. H. Pike, it was unanimously…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Help For Defence Mayor Calls Meeting

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 13 December 1938 · page 9

In the Gosford Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening his Worship the Mayor (Ald. W. C. Grahame) has called a meeting of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Organising Australia's Man-power Shire President Takes First Step

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1938 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of Erina Shire Council. Cr. Arthur Edward Lillicrapp. President, took the first step for a general mobilisation plan to organise Australia's man power to be placed at the disposal of the Federal Government in case of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →