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, 1954

100 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 4 of 5

A Record Electricity Loan County Council can plan for two years ahead

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 13 August 1954 · page 1

A loan allocation of £200,000 has been granted Brisbane Water County Council for the 1954/55 financial year. County clerk, Mr. C. K. Thew, announced this at a meeting of…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

East Gosford plea to council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 20 August 1954 · page 1

At its latest meeting East Gosford Progress Association decided to request Council to carry out…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire President entertains at office extension

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 4

The Federal and State Members of Parliament, Shire Councillors and officers, together with their wives, were entertained by the Shire President (Cr. J. A. Brown) last Friday night to…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Council wins tenancy case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 7 September 1954 · page 4

In a case heard at Gosford Court yesterday Gosford Shire Council sought to repossess premises at 156 Mann…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Council given decision in fruit-stall case

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 10 September 1954 · page 3

Gosford Court has upheld the Shire Council's "notice to quit" given to the lessee of land on which a fruit stall is conducted in Mann Street. However, an appeal lodged will…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire officers will supply information

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 10

An invitation has been sent by the Shire Clerk to the Gosford Chamber of Commerce, to consult officers of the…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Pupils attend Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 7

Six pupils of the Peat's Ridg[?] public School attended Wednesday's meeting of Gosford Shire Council…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Shire Finances Are in a 'Unique' Position

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 1

"There are very few local government bodies which can show such a unique financial position, and your council and its officers from the Shire Clerk down are to be congratulated on the accomplishment." This statement was made…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire plans will take 3 years to draw

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 8

Gosford Shire Council's Town Planner (Mr Wardlaw) told the council in a report last Wednesday that…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Subdivisions dealt with by council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 5

A number of subdivision proposals were considered by the Gosford Shire Council last Wednesday on…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Council's support of Calga road adhered to

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 8

A bid to withdraw Gosford Shire Council's support for the reconstruction of Calga--Bucketty Road failed at Wednesday's…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Council will bear half cost of footpath

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 1 October 1954 · page 8

Gosford Shire Council decided last Wednesday to share equally with landowners the cost of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Shorts from the council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1954 · page 7

Items of interest from last week's meeting of Gosford Shire Council. Gosford District Fauna and Flora Protection…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Single bottle plea supported by council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Wednesday 6 October 1954 · page 1

Gosford Shire Council will support the NSW Grocers and Shopkeepers' Association's campaign for the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

New Council ordinances

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 October 1954 · page 1

The Department of Local Government has advised Gosford Shire Council that Ordinance No. 30C, which deals…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

LETTERS (To the Editor). Shire Mapping

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 3

Sir, In a recent issue you mentioned that the Town Planner suggested that a shire map be drawn and that it would…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Narara Progress Assn. backs the council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 5

Narara Progress Association monthly meeting agreed to endorse the wish of Gosford Shire Council…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Local bodies make plans Avoca Requests to Council

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 October 1954 · page 5

A number of matters will be brought to the notice of Gosford Shire Council by the Avoca Beach Progress…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wyong shire clerk commended by auditors

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 4

Wyong Shire Council's auditors, Messrs Allen and Allen, commended the work of the Shire Clerk (Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Census shows 25,199 people in Shire

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

The Commonwealth Government Statistician has announced that the field count, which is subject to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →