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Council & local affairs, 1948

195 stories in South Coast's papers · page 5 of 10

“Misleading Statement” Mayor Ayres Replies To Mr. Kelly

The Bega District News · Tuesday 6 July 1948 · page 2

In a news broadcast, it is claimed that the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) has made a statement concerning the Bega District Hospital. It quoted Mr. Kelly as saying: “Rising costs have prevented the building of a number of…

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Servants of New Shire

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

The most interesting contest if we may be pardoned for using that sporting term in such a serious business) in connection with…

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Common Seal of Shire

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

The following report on the design of the common seal for the Shoalhaven Shire Council, Which, by the way, was adopted…

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Broughton Vale Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 4

The final meeting of the Broughton Vale Council was held on Wednesday of last week, when there was a full…

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Shoalhaven Shire Getting Down to Business

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 1

The Shoalhaven Shire Council has wasted no time in getting down to business, and it met on Monday night last, with a…

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Gerringong Council the Mayor’s Minute

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Gerringong Municipal Council, Ald, G. E. Chittick, the Mayor, reported as follows:—…

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Berry Protest Non-inclusion of Reps on Provisional Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 July 1948 · page 2

Berry citizens decided, at a meeting in the School of Arts on Tuesday night last, to enter an empathetic protest to the Minister…

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Big Loan Approved £30,000 for Country Council

The Bega District News · Friday 16 July 1948 · page 9

Both local State Members, Mr. J.G. Beale and Mr. J. Seiffert, have been notified that His Excellency the Governor has approved of an application by…

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Berry R.s.l. Bitter Protest to Shoalhaven Shire

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 1

The following is a copy of a letter addressed to the Shire Clerk, Shoalhaven Shire Provisional Council, written by the…

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Council May Aid Band Increased Subsidy Possible

The Bega District News · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 4

The Bega Municipal Council has agreed to consider an increase in the present yearly subsidy to the Bega District Band, when the estimates…

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More Municipal Staff Plumber, Park-keeper and Clerk

The Bega District News · Friday 23 July 1948 · page 2

During the past month the Bega Municipal Council advertised, for a plumber, gas-fitter and drainer, an “A” grade clerk, and a park…

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Housing Scheme for Employees Municipal Council Moves

The Bega District News · Tuesday 27 July 1948 · page 1

At the regular monthly meeting of the Bega Municipal Council, on Tuesday night, it was decided to consider the possibilities of a…

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Move Power Station Bega Council's Wish

The Bega District News · Tuesday 27 July 1948 · page 1

The Municipal Council is of the opinion that the removal of the Bega Valley County Council's Power House out of the town area is desirable, and at its…

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Shire Clerk’s Report

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 2

At the Shoalhaven Shire Council meeting fast night, the shirt clerk, Mr. W. C. Batt, reported as follows—…

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Gerringong Council the Mayor’s Minute

The South Coast Register · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 1

At the Gerringong Council meeting the Mayor (Ald. G. E. Chittick) submitted the following minute:—…

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New Clerk for Municipality Ex-navy Man Appointed

The Bega District News · Friday 6 August 1948 · page 1

At a special meeting of the Bega Municipal Council on Wednesday night Mr. L. G. Wise was appointed ‘A’ Grade Clerk for the Council. He will commence…

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Tantaw Anglo Costs Rise Imlay Shire Concerned

The Bega District News · Tuesday 10 August 1948 · page 1

The estimated cost of the Tantawanglo Water Supply Scheme has risen by £40,000, and the Imlay Shire Council has refused to sign an agreement making it responsible for the payment of all further rises in costs…

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Health Report Adopted by Shire Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 2

Mealch Inspector W. Sampson submitted the following report to yesterday’s meeting of the Shoalhaven Shire:…

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Subdivision-fees Fixed by Shire Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 2

Councils throughout NSW have been exercising their minds for sometime past, since the minimum building fee has been…

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Straying Stock. Shire Council Takes Action to Stop the Nuisance

The South Coast Register · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 2

The Better Farming League’s complaining about the straying stock nuisance came before the shire council’s meeting…

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