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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

204 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 5 of 11

Nepean Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 2

The Council of the Shire of Nepean met on Thursday, 9th. July, present were Crs. G. J. Richardson (president) in the chair, and A. J. Blaikie R. Mc…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 23 July 1931 · page 8

Last week's council meeting was attended by Aldermen W. Larkin, Mayor, R. M. Crookston, G. F. Furner, H. S. Kelloway, F. Boardman, H. Lowe, and…

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Wollondilly Shire

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 July 1931 · page 5

The July meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council -was held on Friday last, 3rd inst. at the Council Chambers, The Oaks, and attended by a full council,…

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Picton Council (Held over from last issue) Servants' Reports

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 4

The reports of the Turncock (Mr. Gidley) and the Electrical Engineer (Mr. Johnson) were read, everything being in order in these departments…

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Picton Council Petitioned for Re-valuation. Dairying and Grazing Lands

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 2

At the local council meeting last night a petition was read, signed by the following ratepayers:— R.H. Antill, E. Baxter, W. Hoff J…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the local council was held on Monday last and attended by Aid. W. Larkin (Mayor), and Aldermen G. F. Furner, H. Lowe, F…

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Campbelltown Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Campbelltown Council took place on Tuesday night. In attendance: Aid. J. W. Kershler (Mayor),…

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Ingleburn Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 5

The ordinary monthly meeting was held on. Tuesday evening ; all the Aldermen being present. Mayoral Minute…

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Wollondilly Shire. (Held over from last issue.) CORRESPONDENCE

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 6

The following correspondence was dealt with at the last meeting of the Wollondilly.. Shire Council, and held over from last week :—…

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The Council's Electricity Continuous and Reliable

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 3

Reporting to Picton Municipal Council at its last regular fortnightly meeting, Electrical Engineer J. H. Johnston mentioned:—…

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Obituary ALDERMAN E. J. Ashcroft, of Nowra

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 3

Profound sorrow throughout the district was expressed by people of all classes when it became known that Mr. E. J. Ashcroft had passed away at…

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Campbelltown Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 1

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Campbelltown Council took place on Tuesday evening. With the exception of Ald. T. Armstrong (from…

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Nepean Shire. Business dealt with at the last Meeting

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 3

The President reported verbally concerning his attendance at the Conference held in Sydney, in connection with the Greater Sydney Bill. He…

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Picton Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 1

There was a full attendance of aldermen at the fortnightly meeting of the Picton Municipal Council, held on 11th instant, viz., Aldermen Tate…

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Council Servants Salaries to Be Revised

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 2

In his minute at last meeting of Picton Council, Mayor T[?] announced to his civic cont[?] that the time was opportune for the…

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Picton Electricity Supply Is the Council Being Treated Unfairly Autocratic Action of the Public Works Department. Slow and Swift Meters—consumers' Complaints

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 3

At the last meeting, [?] Picton Municipal Council, Electrical Engineer, J. H. JOhnston, reported as [?]. "I have pleasure in reporting…

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Wollondilly Shire Engineer's Reports

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 2

The Engineer, Mr. N. G. Thom, reported on the following roads, at the last Council meeting:— Spring Creek Road from Mr…

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Wollondilly Shire Council. Engineer's Reports (Continued)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 3

Dobson's Quarry road to Great Southern Read—Letter form F. Rofe, asking for repairs, and offering assistance —Referred to the engineer for…

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Wollondilly Shire Council. Moreton Park Road Further Expenditure?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 August 1931 · page 1

Store Engineer N. G. Thorn reported as follows, at last meeting:— Spring Creek road from Butcher's to [?] and The proposal to…

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Wollondilly Shire CORRESPONDENCE

Camden News · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 6

From the Local Government Dept. forwarding a list of plants protected under the Wild Flowers' Act. Moved by Crs, Spearing and Adams that the…

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