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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

257 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 7 of 13

Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 6

A works committee of the whole council was called together yesterday, Wednesday, afternoon, for the purpose of an inspection of various…

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Camden Council. Health Inspection

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 4

At the Camden council meeting last week the health inspector reported having issued a number of notices requiring residents to discontinue…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Camden Weir

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1939 · page 5

In July the weir below the Camden bridge was completed, and a special grant was received from the Government for the purpose of snagging the river within the area over which water would be thrown back. This grant…

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Picton Municipal Council Contracts for Important Works Approved

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 2

A full committee assembled for last wednesday a night meeting of the Picton Municipal Council, and Alderman E. A. Eagles (Mayor)…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Camden Council was held on Monday night last, present were Aldermen H. S. Kelloway (Mayor),…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Motor Traffic

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 5

In July, 1910, the aldermen were perturbed by the advent of the motor car, and they strongly objected to fast travelling through the town. A resolution was the outcome of their discussion, restricting the speed of…

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Road Work in Camden Municipality

Camden News · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 1

The Camden Council, in considering a report from the works committee, as published in "The Camden News" last week, has decided on the…

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Nepean Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 1

The President (Cr. W. S. Hewitt) in the chair, and Crs. Skidmore, Scott, Rose, Barker and Watson attended the last meeting of this council, held…

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Nepean Shire Council and Austral Progress Assn

Camden News · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 3

"All other Progress Associations tried to assist the council by helpful constructive criticisms," said the President of the Nepean Shire…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Extraordinary Election

Camden News · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 5

Ald. W. W. Wilkinson resigned in June, 1921, and Mr. R. B. Campbell was elected after contesting the vacancy with Mr. S. Kelloway. ANOTHER WET SEASON…

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Wollondilly Shire Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council was held last Wednesday. Amongst the correspondence placed…

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Picton Municipal Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Picton Municipal Council was held but Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman E. A…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 1

The usual meeting of the Camden aldermen was held on Monday last. Again Ald. H. Doust was unable to attend through illness, and he was…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). MR. F. W. A. Downes Retires From Politics

Camden News · Thursday 13 July 1939 · page 5

Mr. F. W. A. Downes, M.P., resigned from active political duties with the general parliamentary election that took place in December, 1913. This election created more than usual interest, particularly as there were many local…

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Wollon Dilly Shire Council Many Road Requests. Inquiries Regarding Water Supply for Bargo

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 2

A fall council was present at this month's ordinary meeting of the Wolloncolly Shire Council, and the President (Councillor E. H. K…

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Proposed Merging of Councils Picton and Wollondilly. Latter Council's Attitude

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 July 1939 · page 1

The question of the proposed, amalgamation of the Municipality of Picton and Wollondilly Shire was revived at the meeting this…

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Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 1

The July meeting of this council was attended by the President (Cr. E. H. K. Dowries) in the chair, Crs. G. J. Adams, Eric Moore, S. E. Prosser, J…

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Camden Council. Correspondence

Camden News · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 8

The following correspondence was dealt with at the last meeting of the Camden Council. From the Minister for Works and…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Coke Used on Mitchell Street

Camden News · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 5

The condition of Mitchell Street was a worrying item; money allocations would not permit of metalling, and to relieve the position a strip of coke, 16 feet wide, was laid down, and ashes placed on the footpaths. Coke was…

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Wollondilly Shire

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 July 1939 · page 6

The July meeting of this council was attended by the President (Cr. E. H. K. Downes) in the chair, Crs. G. J. Adams, Erie Moore, S. E. Prosser, J…

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