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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

273 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 8 of 14

Prickly Pear Growth in Shire Action Taken To Destroy

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 10

The reported growth of Prickly Pear at several points in Wollondilly Shire has led to an agreement being…

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Council Elections Will New System Effect of Recent Amendments

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 1

Important amendments to Local Government Ordinances governing Municipal and Shire Elections provide for a new procedure to be followed when Council candidates are elected for another…

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Move for Council Candidate Rejected Policy Suggested at Tahmoor Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 3

A motion brought forward at the July meeting of Tahmoor Progress Association to select a candidate for Council our behalf of the Association's policy was rejected. Notice of the motion was…

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Council Confers on Roads and Streets Improvements Sought by Local Bodies

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1953 · page 4

Numerous requests are made from time to time by local bodies seeking improvements to roads and streets throughout the vast area controlled by Wollondilly Shire Council…

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New Alderman Welcomed to Council George Young, West Ward Representative

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 5

Prior to the commencement of the general business at the meeting of Camden Municipal Council…

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Censure Motion Against Town Clerk and Mayor

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 1

At the meeting of Council held on Monday night Alderman Wylie moved a vote of censure against the Town…

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Requests to Council Permission Granted

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 1

A number of requests to Council were submitted for the consideration of Aldermen at the last meeting of…

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Pricey Pear Growth in Shire Action Taken To Destroy

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 3

The reported growth of Prickly Pear at several points in Wollondilly Shire has led to an agreement being…

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Interest Shown in Council Meeting Over 40 in Public Gallery

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 1

Over forty people, both men and women, filled the seats of the public gallery at the general meeting of Camden Municipal Council held on Monday night last, and were treated to a most…

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Council Finances Gas and Electricity Works Trading Funds Auditor's Report

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 2

A report from Horley and Horley, Chartered Accountants (Aust.), covering the audit of the Camden Municipal Council's accounts for the half-year ended 31st December, 1952, was received and…

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Council Elections Will Follow New System Effect of Recent Amendments

Camden News · Thursday 30 July 1953 · page 2

Important amendments to Local Government Ordinances governing Municipal and Shire Elections provide for a new procedure to be followed when Council candidates are elected for another…

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Requests to Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 4 August 1953 · page 4

A number of letters with varying requests, and 3 subdivisions, received by Council for approval during the…

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Business Signs Erected on Roads Council's Policy

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 August 1953 · page 9

The policy of Wollondilly Council in regard to business signs erected on Roads is to require some national or…

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Motion of Censure Against Mayor and Town Clerk Ald. Wylie Criticises Administration of Council Affairs Strong Opposition From Rest Of Aldermen

Camden News · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 2

Having made a statement through the columns of the "Camden News" on 16th July, that he would at the next meeting of Council move for the suspension of standing orders, and all business, so that he…

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Spastic Centre Council Camden Group Active

Camden News · Thursday 13 August 1953 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Camden and District Spastic Centre Council was held in the R.S.L. Hall…

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Commonwealth Road Aids Act Grant To Campbelltown Municipal Council

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 18 August 1953 · page 1

Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., informs us that a-grant of £2,360 has been approved to the Campbelltown Municipal…

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Chamber of Commerce Control Given To Council Of Management

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 18 August 1953 · page 1

Although the attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce was small…

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Grant to Camden Municipal Council Commonwealth Road Aids Act 1950

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 3

Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., informs us that a grant of £2,360 has been approved to the Camden Municipal…

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Gas Undertaking Again Discussed Bulk Supply Scheme Considered Council Gas Works To Continue

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 1

His Worship the Mayor was in the chair and all Aldermen were in attendance, when Council met on Monday night to consider a most comprehensive report from the Under-Secretary of the Local Government Department concerning a scheme to purchase bulk supplies of gas from the…

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Question Time at Council Gutter Crossings

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 9

The whole cost of gutter-crossings provided by Council at a property owners entrance must be borne by the…

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