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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

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Council Correspondence

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 2

As usual, the correspondence to be dealt with by the Wollindilly Shire Council at its last monthly meeting…

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The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 3

Appeals for Assistance. From Lord Mayor of Sydney, advising that the Great Britain and Holland Flood Victims Fund…

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PICTON C.W.A. Representatives To Attend Group Council Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 March 1953 · page 7

The March meeting of the Picton branch of the C.W.A. was held in St. Mark's Parish Hall on Tuesday, 3rd March,…

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Wollondilly Shire Correspondence

Camden News · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council, the following correspondence was dealt with…

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Council's Rates for 1953 Slight Increase Only on Street Lighting Gas Up 10 Per Cent

Camden News · Thursday 12 March 1953 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Camden Council at which all but two aldermen were present (Ald. Wylie on holiday, and Ald Bowen on sick leave) the following rates and charges were fixed…

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Council Organising Diphtheria Immunization Campaign Health Inspector's Report

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 2

The report of the Health Inspector (Mr. K. J. MacRae) to last Thursday's meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council revealed that two cases of diphtheria had been reported during the month…

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Town Improvement Fund Opposed at Tahmoor Council Officers Attend Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 1

Implications of the proposed Town Improvement Fund for Tahmoor were debated at length when representatives of Wollondilly Shire Council attended Tahmoor Progress Association's monthly…

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Council Meeting

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 10

The doors of the Campbelltown Municipal Council were opened at 8.20 p.m. on March 17 for its regular…

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Unfair Opposition Trade Business Men Petition Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 8

A petition by five Campbelltown business men was presented to the Council at its last meeting seeking…

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Council Correspondence

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 9

Councillors dealt with a large number of letters at the March meeting held on Thursday 12th, most time being…

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Council Correspondence Permits

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 10

From J. W. Meuleman an application for permission to say water pipes along Radnor Road between his property and…

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Camden Council Meeting Building Of Departmental Store Houses

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 10

A meeting of the Camden Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last at 7.30 p.m. All Aldermen…

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CAMDEN C.W.A. President Reports On Group Council

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 8

Mrs. R. C. Tucker presided at the monthly meeting of the Camden Branch of the C.W.A. on Tuesday, March…

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Aldermen Hesitate to Support Band Committee Of Investigation Appointed

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 4

The Campbelltown - Camden Brass Band applied to the local Council for support in the nature of a…

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School of Arts Subsidy Refused Discussion In Local Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 3

A letter was read at the Council meeting on Tuesday last from the Minto School of Arts Committee…

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Spastic Centre Council Formed Inaugural Meeting at Camden

Camden News · Thursday 16 April 1953 · page 1

April 1 saw the inaugural meeting of the Camden District Spastic Centre with Mr. Nicholas, Public…

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Council's Steam Roller "Clears Out" Driver Injured

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 April 1953 · page 8

When the Council's steam roller was being prepared to descend Riley's Hill, near The Oaks, recently, it got out of control and careered to the bottom, resulting in considerable damage and slight…

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Council’s Aid to Coronation Celebrations Will Guarantee Deficiency to £50

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 28 April 1953 · page 7

At the meeting of the finance Committee of the Campbelltown Municipal Council last Tuesday the…

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Wollondilly Shire Council Bulk Electricity Charges to Rise Concession Rates Withdrawn

Camden News · Thursday 30 April 1953 · page 10

The Electricity Commission of N.S.W. has advised Wollondilly Shire Council that all concession rates for maximum demand charges of electricity will be withdrawn as from May 1st…

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Shire Engineer's Report to Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 10

The Shire Engineer, Mr. N. S. Duncan, submitted a lengthy report to the last Council meeting, held on April 16th…

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