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Council & local affairs, 1950

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Weather Conditions Adversely Affect Shire Roads Report of Engineer

The South Coast Register · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 4

The Engineer, Mr. H. Dec, in his report to the Shoalhaven Shire Council meeting, yesterday said:—…

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Council Mems

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 4

Mr. W. E. James, on behalf of South Coast Airways Pty Ltd., asked the Shoalhaven Shire Council, at its meeting last week, to…

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Overtime Paid by Council Not So Heavy As Currently Reported

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 February 1950 · page 4

It would appear that some councillors have heard fantastic tales about the alleged high wages paid in overtime to some…

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Electricity Charges Not to Be Altered by Gerringong Municipal Council

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 March 1950 · page 4

The Gerringong Municipal Council has decided not to alter its electricity charges for 1950, other than to increase the…

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County Council Will Import Dutch Steel Delivery Promised Months Before Local Product

The Bega District News · Friday 3 March 1950 · page 2

Bega Valley County Council, on-Monday night, at a special meeting, decided to purchase 360 tons of imported steel from the Dutch firm of Bunge and Co., at £40 a in Australian currency…

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Gerringong Council. Minute by the Mayor

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 1

The Mayor, Ald. H. G. Miller, submitted the following minute to the Gerringong Municipal Council meeting last week:…

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Shoalhaven Shire

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 2

At the Shoalhaven Shire Council’s meeting last week, Mr. J. L. Wilson, of Berry, wrote asking for permission to address…

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Council Mems

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 4

Cr. McDonald told the Shoalhaven Shire Council, last week, that it was his opinion that bitumen footpaths were a…

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Illawarra District Council P.P.U. Annual Meeting at Gerringong

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Primary Producers’ Union, held at Gerringong town hall, on Monday of last week, the…

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Storm Water Drain in Albert Street Council Decides on Move to End Trouble

The South Coast Register · Thursday 9 March 1950 · page 3

The appointment of Mr. E. White, a resident of Albert Street, to look after the stormwater drain in Albert Street,…

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Govt. Being Saved Money and Worry More Vets Wanted By P.P.U. District Council

The Bega District News · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

“It is costing our suppliers £1,400 a year for a vet, and by doing this they are saving the government money and worry, yet the State Minister for Agriculture tells us he can’t get trained men.”…

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County Council Engine Repairs Shaft Promised for Tomorrow

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 2

Messrs Ruston .and Hornsby have informed, the Bega Valley County Council that the repairs to the shaft of the 275 horse power diesel…

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George's Creek Hydro Building Schedule County Council Chairman's Programme Adopted

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 1

"As council has decided upon the use of imported steel plate for George's Creek pipe-line, and as an order has been placed for this steel, it now becomes necessary to ensure that other items in the construction programme are synchronised…

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Clash At Mumbulla Over Cobargo Road Council Divided On Request For Bitumen Surface

The Bega District News · Tuesday 21 March 1950 · page 4

A request by the Cobargo Branch of the P.P.U. that Mumbulla Shire Council have the surface of the road to the local butter factory sealed with bitumen, caused quite a flare-up among the councillors at the meeting of council, held on…

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The Governor Thanks Bega For Tour Mayor, Aldermen And Citizens Included

The Bega District News · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 1

His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, Lieutenant-General John Northcott, has expressed his appreciation for the manner in which his tour of Bega, on March 3 and 4, was arranged and controlled…

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Shire Water Schemes President Confers with Member

The Bega District News · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 6

The president of the Mumbulla Shire Council (Cr. A. J. Sims) has reported to his council that he has discussed the progress of the shire water schemes with…

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“ News“ Leader Brings Action On Hall Council Realises Charges Fully Justified

The Bega District News · Friday 24 March 1950 · page 4

Bega Municipal Council has realised that at last something must be done to the neglected Bega School of Arts, following strong criticism made in the "News” leader, on Tuesday. The Mayor (Aid. Chas. Ayres) allowed a full and…

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Notice to Remove Horses Council Applies Regulation

The Bega District News · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 1

Bega Municipal Council during the height of the Bega racing season received a number of complaints from residents that they were being…

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Delay in Engine Repair County Council Expects Shaft to Be Installed This Week

The Bega District News · Tuesday 28 March 1950 · page 1

Bega Valley County Council has experienced a slight hold up in the delivery of the shaft for its generating unit. The engine, instead of being in…

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Gerringong P.o. New Site Urged by Council Deputation

The South Coast Register · Thursday 30 March 1950 · page 1

On Monday March 20, a deputation was received by the Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs in NSW, Mr. S…

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