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Council & local affairs, 1938

187 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 5 of 10

Universal Holiday Move by Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 10

"It is ridiculous that there is a variation in the dates throughout the State," remarked Cr. W. A. Chapman, at the Brina Shire…

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Entrance News Resolution For Shire Economies

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 2

A resolution urging economies in Shire administration, particularly in the matter of salaries, was carried at the meeting of The Entrance and…

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Council Jottings Decisions by Erina

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 10

That the question be held over until August was the decision of Erina Shire Council on Monday following a request from Mr. Heazlett…

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Extraordinary Election Two Stand For Shire

Man on the Land · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Following the resignation of Cr. W. C. Grahame as representative of F Riding, in Erina Shire Council, an extraordinary election will be…

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Water From Gosford ? Debate Ik Woy Woy Council

Man on the Land · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Does Woy Woy want a reticulated water supply by extension from Gosford? Cr. Hall says "Yes," very emphatically. The President, Cr…

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Mr. Chessher Honored Presentation From Council On Eve Of His Leaving Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 7

Ex-Alderman H. R. Chessher was the guest of the Mayor and Aldermen of Gosford Council last night prior to his departure from Gosford…

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Shire Building

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

Following building applications were approved by Erina Shire Council yesterday: G. Mong, garage, Saratoga; T. E. G. Wood, workshop and…

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Shire Officer Resigns

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

At yesterday's meeting of Erina Shire Council Mr. R. White Health and Building Inspector, resigned. Giving the main reason for his…

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Damages Against Shire

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

Percy G. Rowe, orchardist, of Ourimbah, and his 13 year old daughter, Nellie, succeeded in claims against Erina Shire Council at the…

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Work In Shire

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 6

Mr. A. C. Morris, Shire Engineer, reported yesterday to Erina Council, on the following works: Grader working on Ravensdale…

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Harsh Provisions Act's Alteration To Be Urged By Shire At Conference

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 3

Through its representative, Cr. A. L. Taylor, Erina Shire Council, at the Shires Conference, to be held in Sydney on May 24, 25, and 26, will…

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Protecting the Public's Meat Three Schemes Before Erina Council

Man on the Land · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 2

Comprehensive report on the question of the establishment of abattoirs was submitted to Erina Council yesterday by Mr. R. W. White, Health Inspector. He favored a central killing depot or appointment of meat inspector. The report, which…

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Letters To Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 6

Included in the letters to Erina Shire Council were the following D. F. Gray, Hon. Sec., Avoca Beach P.A., regarding resumption of Avoca…

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Tennis And Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1938 · page 4

Messrs J. J. Earnshaw and A. Norris, representing the Tennis Association, met Gosford Council as a deputation on Tuesday and sought…

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Tragedy On Wharf Suggestion to Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 6

At the conclusion of the inquiry yesterday afternoon by Ald. C. J. Staples (District Coroner) into the death of Douglas Cruickschank…

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Works In Shire

Man on the Land · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 6

Mr. A. C. Morris, Engineer, reported to Erina Shire Council yesterday that the following work had been done in the past fortnight:…

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United D Riding Associations Discuss Shire Questions

Man on the Land · Tuesday 17 May 1938 · page 6

At the bi-monthly meeting of the United Progress Associations of the D Riding, held at Davistown on May 10, Mr. Heazlett (Avoca) presided…

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Public Dinner and Presentation Council and Citizens Honor Mr. Spooner

Man on the Land · Tuesday 24 May 1938 · page 6

Appreciation of the sterling services the Minister for Works and Local Government had rendered on behalf of the district culminated at the dinner given in his honor on Saturday evening by representative citizens, when Mr. Spooner in no…

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That Public Meeting Mayor Explains Position

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 June 1938 · page 7

A direct contradiction to statements made by a High School teacher from the public platform at the recent draymen's meeting in the…

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Shire Maintenance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 8

Mr. A. C. Morris, Shire Engineer, reported on the following maintenance work yesterday: Grader has been working on the…

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