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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1951

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Manning River County Council Mayor Of Taree Is New Chairman

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 6

The Mayor of Taree (Alderman E O. Martin) was at last meeting of the anning River County Council, elected Chairman of that body…

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Wingham Municipal Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Wingham Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Wingham, on Monday night,…

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Members At Shire Estimate Discussion

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 6

As stated in the "Argus on Tuesday, the three local Members -- Messrs. E. J. Eggins, M.H.R. and R. S. Vincent and L. C. Jordan, Ms. L.A. -- attended by invitation the meeting of the Macleay Shire Council on Monday when the estimates for this year were discussed…

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£33,700 for Shire Main Roads

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 1

The Department of Main Roads has prepared a fairly large programme of main and trunk road works for this year…

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Housing Shortage in Gloucester— Council and Commission Disagree. On Need for More Homes Here

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 1

The Gloucester Shire Council has disagreed with the N.S.W. Housing Commission about the need for moro housing accommodation in Gloucester. While the Commission is apparently inclined to the view that it should restrict the further building of Commission…

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Shire And Municipal Rates To Be Struck

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 1

The Taree Municipal Council will meet to consider estimates sometime before the end of this month and the rate will be struck…

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Shire Rates May Rise Above Statutory Limit

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 1

It was announced last week that the State Government will permit the Sydney City Council to increase rates above the statutory limit of sixpence farthing in the £ on the unimproved capital value of property and will extend…

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Gloucester Shire Council Electrical Engineer's Report

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 3

The Electrical Engineer, Mr. F. Lowe, reported as follows to last Wednesday's meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council:—…

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Mayor and Deputy-mayor Absent

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 1

Ald. W. Dalton-Webb was elected to the chair at the meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council last night in the absence of the Mayor…

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Agricultural College; Council Discussion

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 1

The Town Clerk said at the meeting of the Kempsey Council last night that the Minister said that it would be two or three years…

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A. R. Bluett Award— Council Considering Application

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 4

The Gloucester Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday discused further the possibility of submitting on application…

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School of Arts Conveniences— Council Enquiries Into Rebuilding Position

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 1

Cr. D. C. McRae asked at last Wednesday's meeting of the Gloucester Shire Council what the position was concerning the rebuilding…

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Application For New Service Station— Approved by Council. Health Inspector's Report

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 2

An application by Mr. S. H. Frost for the erection of a large service station and garage on the Pacific Highway at…

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Rates Rise. Wingham Council Decides On Increase Of 3¼d in The £

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the Wingham Municipal Council, it was decided to Increase the rates within the area by 3¼d in…

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Progress Of Works In The Municipality

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 5

It is considered that some progress was made in both maintenance and construction work during the past year. Unfortunately, there is…

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Car Parking Kempsey Aldermen Discuss Problem with Police

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 3

Following a request from Kempsey Coucil that consideration be given to abolition of centre parking in Centra Kempsey, Const E. Wood (on behalf…

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Kempsey Council

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting: of Kempsey Council there were present Ald. A. Slack, W. Dalton-Webb, C. Tye, L. Conn. C. G. Farringrton and A. O…

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Dingo Creek Bridge Is A Shire Matter

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 4

The Minister for Transport, Mr. W. Sheahan has written Mr. L. C. Jordan, MLA, with reference to his personal representations concerning…

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Alderman Secretary

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 3

Ald. G. Farrington said at the meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council on Monday night that he was the secretary of Associations,…

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Wingham Municipal Council. Mayoral Minute

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 6

The Mayor (Alderman W. H. Keech) , presented the following report: 1. — Migrant Centre: Officers of the Commonwealth Works and Housing…

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