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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

1,443 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 5 of 73

Engineer Reports On Council Works

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 4

The Municipal engineer, Mr. E. N. Robinson, reported to Taree Council the following work completed since last meeting:…

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R.S.L. Protests To Manning Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 4

Alleging that the Returned Servicemen's Act had not been observed in the recent appointment of a ganger, Taree…

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County Council Selects Site for New Showroom--offices

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

The Macleay River County Council has decided to continue with previously announced plans to construct new offices and a showroom on premises at present occupied by Mr. Ray F. Hodgins, in John St…

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Council Grants Increase to Two Shillings in Minimum Taxi Fare

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 4

On the motion of Ald. C.W. Brown, Taree Municipal Council on Wednesday night carried a resolution agreeing to increase the minimum taxi fare to two shillings and to amend the schedule of charges accordingly…

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Urges Rabbit Committee Parliamentary Body Sought. Treatt Praises P.P. Council Stand

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

The State Opposition Leader, Mr. Treatt, has congratulated the Pastures Protection Boards' Advisory Council on opposing the proposal for…

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Municipal Rates Up-- Forced Position

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 1

Ratepayers in the Kempsey Municipality will, no doubt, view with disfavour the vital decision made last night by the Municipal Council to increase the rates--but, it seems obvious, the Aldermen had no…

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Wingham Municipal Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 4

The ordinary meeting or Wingham Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Wingham, on Monday night, January 16. The…

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Taree Council Delegates Its 'Drome Powers to County Council

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

Formally endorsing agreement reached at previous meetings Taree Council last week carried a resolution accepting the amended resolutions delegating aerodrome control powers to the County Council…

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Entertained by Wingham Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 4

The Mayor and aldermen of the Wingham Municipal Council entertained the newly-elected Member for Lyne, Mr E. J. Eggins, MHR, at a dinner at…

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Manning River County Council

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Taree last Thursday night, when them were present Crs. H. E. Milligan (chairman), V. D…

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Council Opposed To Establishing Pound

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 2

On the advice of its health officer, Mr. L. Drew, and the recommendation of it sworks committee, Taree Council decided to take no action…

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Council Told Tourist Brochure Postponed

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

The Minister for Tourist Activities, Mr. J G. Arthur, advised Taree Municipal Council that his scheme for publishing a brochure of tourist…

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Council Seeks Valuer for 1950 Valuations

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

In his report, the town clerk, Mr. R. A. Hingston, advised Taree Municipal Council that the arrangement with the Council's Valuer…

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County Council Ald. A. J. Kesby Elected Chairman

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

At Macleay County Council meeting on January 17 there were present Crs. E. R. Mackay and Les Conn, Aid. J. Y. B. Scobie, A. J. Kesby and T…

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Kempsey Council Estimates Adopted. Rates Increased By 1½d

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 4

"We don't want to sock you, but we think you'll have to pay" was the theme sons of Kempsey Aldermen at Monday night's special meeting of…

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Municipal Council Building Inspector's Report

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

The following applications for permission to erect new buildings have been lodged and are recommended for approval subject to…

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Building Progress In Macleay Shire Area

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 4

During 1949, the construction of buildings continued to show progress in the Macleay Shire Council's area, indicating that…

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Taree Council Delegates Its Aerodrome Powers To County Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 6

Formally endorsing agreement reached at previous meetings Taree Council last week carried a resolution accepting the amended resolution delegating aerodrome control powers to the County Council…

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Manning River County Council

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Taree last Thursday night, when them were present Crs. H. E. Milligan (chairman), V. D…

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Camping Reserve Under Discussion Council Arranges for New Lease

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

At Monday's regular meeting of council there was divided opinion regarding the present camping reserve-even to the site. Aid. Hennessey was anxious for council to spend a few thousand pounds to improve the area, whilst Aid. Joscelyne said the…

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