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South Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Imlay Shire Council

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 2 January 1931 · page 1

At last meeting of the above the Clerk reported that £1420 was outstanding in current rates and interest, the position being about £500…

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Nowra Council Special Meeting, Monday, January 5, 1931. Consideration of Estimates

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

A special meeting of Nowra Council was held on Monday night, to consider the estimates for the current year. There were present—Ald. Ryan…

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Australian Diamond Wedding in South Africa. Mr Gentle, former Bega Alderman

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 6

A Natal correspondent writes on November 26th:— Sixty years ago yesterday Mr and Mrs R. Gentle were married in the…

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Shire Rabbit Destruction (To the Editor.)

The Bega District News · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 5

Sir,—In April last I was asked by Cr. James Evan to state contract price for eradicating the rabbits of the West End-Kameruka read. This was done,…

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Clyde Shire Council

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 1

The above Council met on Friday last. Present: Crs. Boag (President), Waite, Thomson, Watt, Saunders, and Kennedy…

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Nowra Council Monday, January 12

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

Present—Ald. Quinn, Leatheam, Oliver, Harrison, Stewart, Walsh, Ashcroft, Hewlett. Ald. Quinn was voted to the chair,…

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The Hospital Appeal Ministers of Religion Have Little to Do, Says Clyde Shire President

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 1

At the meeting of Clyde Shire Council, on Friday last, a communication was received from the Church and State Great Hospital Appeal,…

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Proposal to Close Burrill Lake Against Net Fishing Council Not Unanimous

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 6

At Clyde Shire Council meeting, on Friday last, the President, Cr. Boag, moved that the Fisheries Department be written to, urging it to close the…

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South Shoalhaven Council Thursday. January 15

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 3

Present—Aid. Boyd (Mayor), Bice, Monagban, McLean, Watts, Morison, Ryan, Caffery. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Imlay Shire Council

The Bega District News · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 1

The regular monthly meeting was held at Eden on 9th instant, all members being present. Contractor De La Torre asked that…

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Mumbulla Shire Council

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 January 1931 · page 4

The monthly meeting was held on Monday last, Cr. Kennelly presiding, and all the councillors being present. Messrs Crowe (clerk) and Cowles…

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Imlay Shire Council

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

At last meeting of the Council the contractor on the Kiah-Lower Towamba road asked that some allow-ance be made to him owing to the…

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Shire Rating

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

The following discussion of the estimates at last Imlay Shire Council meeting, as reported in the "Magnet," is of general interest…

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South Shoalhaven Council. Thursday, January 16

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 2

Presents--Ald. Boyd (Mayor), Bice, Monaghan, McLean, Watts, Morison, Ryan, Caffery. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Disgusting Conditions At Camps. Statements in Council

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

According to statements made at last Tuesday's meeting of Ulladulla Council, some of the camping areas were in a disgusting state after the recent holiday…

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Berry Council Wednesday, January 24 Present—Aid. Watson (Mayor), W. H. Watts, Agar, Couzens, Strong, Barnaul, E. Watts, Host. FINANCE

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 4

In Committee of Finance items totaling £590/6/10 were passed in general account; water account, Berry £27/0/9, Belong £78/11/7; electric…

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Berry Council's Finance

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 7

At the Berry Council meeting, on Wednesday, consideration was given to the financial position and the striking of the rates for the current…

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Berry Council. Wednesday, January 24 Present--Ald. Watson (Mayor), W. H. Watts, Agar, Couzens, Strong, Barham, E. Watts, Host. FINANCE

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 2

In Committee of Finance items totalling £590610 were passed in general account; water account, Berry £2709, Bolong £78117; electric…

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Jamberoo Council Extracts

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 2

The following attended Thurs. day's meeting:—Aid, Weir (Mayor). Grey, Colley, Edwards, Harris, Noble, Craig, Alexander, Ingold and…

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Gerringong Council Notes

The South Coast Register · Tuesday 3 February 1931 · page 2

Present: Mayor (Aid. Burke), Noble, Nelson, Mclnerney, Miller, Thompson. Binks, Chittick, Sharps and the clerk…

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