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South Coast · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

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Nowra’s Present Baths Never a Paying Proposition According to Aldermen

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 13

Nowra’s aldermen have arrived at the unanimous decision that their present baths, representing a wired-off enclosure of portion—…

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A Missing Water Trough That Just Disappeared Inquiry by Cambewarra Shire

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 January 1940 · page 12

Inquiring about a water trough which, at one time, stood in Illaroo Road, Cambewarra Shire Council has written to the Nowra Council asking…

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Lord Mayor’s Patriotic and War Fund. Bega Branch. Additional Donations

The Bega District News · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 2

£ s d Mr and Mrs W. H. Balmain 5 5 0 Still a good many campers at Tathra…

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Nowra Council Mems. From Monday’s Meeting

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 15

A full Council, with the exception of Ald. Thompson, attended the special meeting held on Monday night. Mr. Taylor was again appointed…

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Damage to Showground Property During Military Camps Council Seeks Compensation

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 15

An allegation that, as a result of the recent military camps at Nowra showground, damage to the extent of at least £13 has been…

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Cambewarra Shire Council Reports

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 2

The following reports were read at the last meeting of Cambewarra Shire Council: GANGER’S REPORT…

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Berry Municipal Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 1

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Berry Municipal Council was held on Monday night last, when the mayor (Ald. Strong) presided…

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Deputations to Council Industrial Hall

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 January 1940 · page 4

Representing the Masonic Lodge, Messrs. E. G. Jamieson and D. F. Martin waited on the council on Monday night with an offer to…

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New Year Starts Badly (Issued by the Road Safety Council.)

The Bega District News · Monday 15 January 1940 · page 4

As reports are being received by the Department of Road Transport from all parts of the State, it is be coming more and more obvious that…

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Cambewarra Shire Council

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire office. Kangaroo Valley, on Wednesday last. There were present—Mrs. I.Vidler…

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Shire President Entertains

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 5

To mark his election to the chair, Cr. Isaac Vidler entertained his fellow-councillors, the office staff and the Press representatives at dinner on…

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Shorts From Shire Meeting

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 January 1940 · page 7

At the meeting of the Cambewarra shire Council, last Wednesday, it was derided to offer Gerringong Council the use of the roller at £3 per day,…

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Imlay Shire Council

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 6

Imlay Shire Council met at Eden on 12th instant. The whole of the members of the Council, were present. The following business was…

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Mayoral Luncheon Aid. H. E. Cooke Entertains Aldermen of Gerringong Municipal Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

Ald. H. E. Cooke, who was recently re-elected Mayor of Gerringong Municipal Council for the second successive term, entertained his…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund Berry Branch Meets

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the Berry brunch of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund was held on Monday night last, with Mr. J. K. Sharp in the chair…

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Broughton Vale Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

A meeting of the Broughton Vale Council was held on Wednesday morning last, when there were present Aldermen Boyd (Mayor). Wells,…

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Alteration of Meeting Days Gerringong Municipal Council to meet Monthly

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 6

As a result of a notice of motion moved by Ald. S. N. Sharpe at Monday’s meeting, the Gerringong Municipal Council will for the next…

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Gerringong Municipal Council First Meeting of New Year Reduction of Rates

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 6

The first meeting of the New Year of the Gerringong Municipal Council was held on Monday morning last, during which consideration…

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Turned Down. Bega Council Refuses Additional Borrowing Powers to County Council

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

In Bega Council on Tuesday night there was an animated and vigorous discussion on a motion submitted by Ald. Ayres empowering the Bega…

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Another Jolt. County Council Troubles

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 2

Up till recently the Bega Valley County Council had thought its troubles were nearing an end. But now they have received a setback by the…

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