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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

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Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council was held at Picton on Wednesday of last week, and attended by a full council…

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Ingleburn Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 July 1940 · page 5

The Department of Railways has written stating that as the bulk of increase in Council’s loading of electricity is due to the Ingleburn Camp,…

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Shire Council Finance Committee's Recommendations

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 4

Several important recommendations were made by the Finance Committee is its monthly report, presented at the meeting of the Shire Council this…

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Council Shorts

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 1

The Department of Main Roads notified that, in order to conserve supplies of motor fuel, it was prepared to increase the tyre rate for any…

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The New Wollondilly Shire. To the Editor of The "Picton Post."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 3

Sir,—The merger of the Municipality of Picton and the shire has been completed all parties should work together for the good of…

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Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 7

Further business transacted at the last meeting of the Council. Health Inspector's Reports. Slaughtering Premises.—Mr. Thorn…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

The aldermen of Camden met last week, in attendance were Aldermen H. S. Kelloway, Mayor; W. A. Larnach, H. S. Whitford, K. C. Smart…

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Letter Imprudent Expenditure of Shire Funds

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 1

To the Editor of "The Picton Post" ., Sir, The interest taken in shire matters by your several correspondents is very encouraging. May I,…

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Shire Elections

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 1

With the Wollondilly Shire and its neighbour, the Nattai Shire, have the distinction of being the only two councils in the State which will be…

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Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council was held last week, mainly dealing with Picton water supply. In attendance were Councillors…

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Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 1

The Mayor, Ald. H. S. Kelloway, Aldermen H. Lowe, K. C. Smart, H. S. Whitford, R. A. C. Adams, C. T. Whiteman, and E. A. Davies attended…

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Lord Mayor's Fund Dance Au Revoir to Thirlmere Soldiers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 2

There was a fine and well-behaved crowd or Saturday night at the Lord Mayor's Fund dance, organised by Mr. Arthur Morris Mr. W. J. Davis was…

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Wollondilly Shire and the Baby Farmer To the Editor of "The Picton Pel"

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 2

Sir,—Mr. J. McInnes says in his letter in The Picton Post of July 17, all parties in the Shire should now work for the common good. Very well;…

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Camden Council. Correspondence

Camden News · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 6

The correspondence before the last council meeting was from: Mr. S. G. Straney, application for refreshment room license.—Approved…

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Camden Junior Farmers District Council Annual Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the District Council of the Junior Fanners' Club, held at the Camden Public School on the 19th July, was…

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Letters to the Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 1

Correspondence before the Council on Tuesday night, read in open doors, and dealt with was as hereunder:— General Organiser, Benevolent…

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Workers’ Compensation Case. Fatal Injuries to Council’s Employee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

The Town Clerk (although unable to be in attendance at the Council Meeting on Tuesday night owing to contracting influenza), reported that…

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Nepean Shire Council

Camden News · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 6

Crs. T. G. Scott (President, in the chair), Skidmore, Rose, Rudd, Watson and Hewitt attended the last meeting of this Shire Council…

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Wollondilly Shire Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the provisional council of the Shire of Wollondily was held on Wednesday, August 7, members present being Councillors S. E. Prosser (President, in the chair), G. J. [?] T. F. Carroll, J. B. Cartwright, E. H. K. Dowres, E. Moore, R. C Pearce and E. Wooton…

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Electricity Service, likely Move to Establish County Council Wollondilly Shire and : Camden Municipality

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 August 1940 · page 2

Following an interview with the Local Government Department by Councillor Carroll, Deputy President of the Wollondilly Shire, and Mr. W. G…

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