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Council & local affairs, 1941

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Garbage Collection a Contentious Subject with Nowra Council

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 9

The question of whether it is more economical to have the collection of garbage and gutter sweepings within the municipality…

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Two Evils in Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 February 1941 · page 5

Research into road accidents shows that types of accidents occur in “waves,” which are not confined to one part of the State but to the whole…

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Bronghton Vale Council Monthly Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Broughton Vale Municipal Council was held on Wednesday morning last, when the Mayor (Aid. W. A…

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Notices of Motion Lengthy Council Debate Ald. Beale's Proposals

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 5

Aid. Beale forwards us a copy of the Kiama “Independent” containing report of notices of motion submitted by him to the last meeting…

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Two Evils in Road Accidents (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 6

Research into road accidents shows that types of accidents occur in “waves” which axe not confined to one part of the State, but to the…

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Clyde Shire Council

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 2

The above Council met on Friday, when there were present—Crs. H. M. Watt (President), F. W. O’Brien, R. L. Dowling, R. Bridge, R. W…

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Cambewarra Shire Council

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Shire office, Kangaroo Valley, on Wednesday last, when there were present—Crs. M…

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Are Country Motorists Reckless? (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 3

Although there were only 2118 accidents in country towns and rural areas last year, against 8188 in the County of Cumberland, persons killed…

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Cambewarra Shire Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Cambewarra Shire Council was held on Wednesday, 12th instant, and there were present:. Crs…

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Berry Municipal Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Berry Municipal Council was held on Monday night last, when there were present: Aldermen…

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Gerringong Municipal Council Monthly Meeting

The South Coast Register · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Gerringong Municipal Council was held on Monday night last. Only six adermen were in attendance—…

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Main Roads Board to Shire

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

At MumbuIIa Shire meeting on Monday a letter was received from the Divisional Engineer of the Main Roads Board stating that it had been…

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Lord Mayor’s Patriotic and War Fund. Bega Branch

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 2

Previously acknowledged £1963 17s, Bega District Hospital staff (weekly) [?]0s 6d, Balmain Bros.’ staff (weekly), [?] 3s 5d, Bega Co-op. Store…

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Are Country Motorists Reckless ? (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 February 1941 · page 1

Although there are only 2118 accidents in country towns and rural areas last year, against 8188 in the County of Cumberland, persons killed…

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County Council Matters

The Bega District News · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

At the meeting last Wednesday it was resolved to make Inquiries as to the cost of getting crude oil carried by the railway to Nimmitabel, and…

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Bega Council Matters

The Bega District News · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

Ald. Douglas drew attention to bad crossings at the intersection of streets, and the Mayor said they would be attended to Ald. Douglas…

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Mumbulla Shire Matters Before Last Meeting

The Bega District News · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 2

Gordon Rolfe, the rubout destroyer, reported that he had inspected the culvert at Mogilla which the Stock Board had complained of as…

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They Walked to Death. (Issued by the Road Safety Council)

The Bega District News · Monday 24 February 1941 · page 4

Road accidents in January showed an unexpected turn for the worse amongst pedestrians. More than 100 walked across the roads in a…

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Council Inspector Resigns Bombshell for Aldermen

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 13

Coming as a complete surprise to the Mayor, aldermen and Town Clerk, the resignation of Mr. A. M. Steven, water, sewerage and gas…

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Alderman Kills Tiger Snake in Front of Council Chambers

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 26 February 1941 · page 12

Just before the commencement of the meeting of the Nowra Council, on Monday night, Ald. Aldous and King, waiting in front…

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