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Mid North Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

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Letters (To the Editor) Shire President's Policy Criticised

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 2

Sir,--Allow me, in your columns, to comment on the re-election of Mr. L. C. Jordan as Shire President…

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Shire of Gloucester Tenders for Supply of Fuel Oils for the Year 1954

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 2

TENDERS, endorsed, "Supply of Fuel Oils," will be received up to 9 a.m. on Monday 25th January, 1954, at this office for the supply…

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Road Safety Rules Were Observed Here The observance of road safety rules by motorists during the Christmas and New Year holiday periods wsa commendable, the secretary of the Taree Branch of the Road Safety Council, Mr. P. Caines, said

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 8 January 1954 · page 3

The public seemed to have responded very well to the Road Safety Council's appeal for safe…

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Deputy-mayor Takes Action

Macleay Argus · Monday 11 January 1954 · page 1

Ald. R. F. Tye (Deputy Mayor), in hearing the news of the proposed liquidation of the N.C.S.N…

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London's New Lord Mayor

Macleay Argus · Monday 11 January 1954 · page 3

The citizens of London have chosen Sir Noel Vansittart Bowater, M.C., Alderman of Castle Baynard and intner, to…

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Wingham Council. Appeal

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 4

From Organising Secretary, United Charities Fund, asking permission to make annual appeal within the Municipality…

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Open Column Shire President Under Fire

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 4

Sir, Allow mo, in your columns to comment on the re-election of Mr. L. C. Jordan as Shire…

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Country Contract Does Not Bar Mayor From Office

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 5

The question whether the Mayor of Wingham (Ald. L. J. Gleeson) was qualified to hold civic office was raised at last week's meeting of Wirigham Municipal Council…

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Beach Resorts on Macleay Shire Receive Grants

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 12 January 1954 · page 7

The Minister for Public Works (Mr. J. B. Renshaw) has made grants of more than £1,000 to South West…

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Roadside Culverts Shire Council Policy

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 January 1954 · page 7

The Engineer (Mr. R. Baker) at Monday s meeting of Macleay Shire, asked the Council to define a policy in regard to provision of flap outlets on roadside culvert pipes, to prevent entry of flood waters…

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Progress of Works Shire Council Report

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 January 1954 · page 7

Mr. R. Baker (Engineer) at Macleay Shire Council meeting on Monday, presented a detailed statement regarding works in progress. MR. BAKER'S report was as…

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Turner's Flat Roads Shire Decision

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 January 1954 · page 7

At the Macleay Shire Council meeting, on Monday, the Shire Engineer, Mr. R. E. Baker, reported having inspected the roads in the Turner's Flat area in company with Cr. L. R. Kesby, as a result of…

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Land for Shire Higher Value

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 January 1954 · page 7

The Department of Local Government forwarded to the Macleay Shire Council meeting on Monday copies of the…

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Shire Requests Second Wire Rope For Smithtown Ferry

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 January 1954 · page 4

At the Macleay Shire meeting on Monday, Cr. Jack Saul moved that the Main Roads Department be asked…

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Straying Stock Matter Comes Before Council

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 13 January 1954 · page 2

Considerable discussion arose from a request to Macleay Shire Council on Monday by Messrs. Sheridan and Sheridan, solicitors, for Mr. D. O'Connell, of Kinchela, that a refund of impounding fees…

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Questions Asked at Shire Council Meeting

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 7

At Macleay Shire meeting, on Monday, a number of minor matters were dealt with during a period devoted to questions without notice. CR. J. SAUL drew attention…

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Show Deputation Waits on Taree Municipal Council

The Northern Champion · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

Taree Municipal Council decided at its meeting on Wednesday night to request Manning River A. and H. Association to submit estimates and details of costs of repairs to the bridge…

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Mayor Qualified to Hold Office at Wingham

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 7

The question whether the Mayor of Wingham (Ald. L. J. Gleeson) was qualified to hold civic office was raised at…

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Altered Lunch Hour For Council

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 1

The lunch hour closing time at the Gloucester Shire Council's main office was altered on Wednesday…

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Three Seek County Council Electon

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 January 1954 · page 4

Three nominations have been made to represent the Dorrigo - Nambucca - Bellingen areas on the…

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