Shire Engineers Report on Road Works and Movement Plans
The Shire Engineer Mr KE Harris reported at the council meeting. The power grader engine overhaul is complete and works on Woowendoc Curracabark Roads. Glenward Crossing expected finished by week end. Forbesdale reconstruction near completion with concrete head walls pending. Tractor and scoop moved to Northern highway section. reheeting to finish by end of June. Bowman River crossings progress with first two done. funding to finish fourth requires £52 from council or another grant. Contract IM47/5 Manning Sand and Gravel Co. contract balance cancellation proposed. Logging crossing near Beattie Island approved. Water trough removal from saleyards approved. Interest in the New State Movement noted with Kempsey accommodation requests for June Council of Action meeting. Federal Convention in Sydney July 25 discussed. Panel of technical advisers to be established. expert public administration support available. Petition asks State Government to referndum within the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke, Harris
Woowendoc
Curracabark
Glenward Crossing
Forbesdale
Stroud
Bowman
Gloucester
Moeny
Drs. Farley
Laurie
Cornell
Manning Sand and Gravel Co
Farley
Beattie’s Island
Breese
N.8.w. Constitutional League
Sydney
Juy
Milk Zone Dairymen Hold Sydney Executive Meeting
An Executive meeting of the Milk Zone Dairymen Council was held in Sydney on May 12 with Mr J B Carlton presiding. The General Secretary warned of a milk supply shortage and possible rationing. Early 1849 autumn production rose but demand grew. frost-damaged fodders threaten future output. Sedgwick’s Producers’ Representative term extended to 1854, with seven years starting 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Zone Dairymen's Council
Sydney
J. B. Carlton
Dungog
Milk Board
G. F. Knodler
Singleton
Sedgwick
Crown Solicitor
McKeachie
Sedgewick
L. C. Turton
Campaign publicity plan outlined for Council of Action
A note indicates a more intensive publicity campaign will be outlined at Kempeey. A proposal to hold the next Council of Action meeting in Hunter Valley will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempeey
Council of Action
Hunter Vley
Guns Into Typewriters Fire The Defence Debate
Mr Dedman, Minister for Defence, says the Federal Government will spend more on defence than ever before in Australian history. He argues increased funding must accompany training, warning that supplying vast salaries without training soldiers is dangerous and wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedman
Defence
Australia
Defence Department
Gloucester Shire Council Electrics Extend Rural Supply
Gloucester Shire Council discussed borrowing for 1949-50 to fund extensions including Upper Avon to add 13 consumers and connect Mr Rudkin across the Avon River. Dr Livermore urged securing funds while material shortages persist, warning delayed borrowing could stall rural electrification efforts. The council asked the Electrical Engineer to prepare rough cost estimates for Tugrabakh Upper Avon and Waukivory extensions as progress reported for Stratford and Avon Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lowe
Fallowe
Gloucester
Hind
Electricity Authority
Rudkin
Avon River
Avon Valley
Livermore
Connel
Ana
Taney
Tev
Tia
Tugrabaki
Lowe
Dr. Livermore
Mr. Lowe
Dr Livermore
Cra
Farley
Tugrabak
Upper Avon
Waukiver
Stratford
J. G. Wilson
Stratford Village
Finc
Reticulation Works Expand with Substations Planned
Work proceeds on Dog Trap Creek reticulation and erection of sub stations at Jack's Lane Relfs and Bignell properties. Agreement with Railway Commissioners needed to cross railway line. Off Peak Water Heating hours proposed from 9 pm to 6 am with Council asked to extend to 8 am. Storeman Clerk role discussed as essential for efficient stock control and sales support. Council to invite applications for storeman clerk and authorize purchase of bolts in short supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe Wyse
Dog Trap Creek
Jack's Lane
Relfs
Bignell
Railway Commissioners
Sydney County Councils
Lowe
Electricity Department
Council
Electricity Dept
Cra. Livermore and McRay
Hexas
Dre. Livermore and Breese
SEW ENGLAND SEAT NOMINATIONS DRAW BATTLELINES
Mir D. M. Shand was nominated by Armidale Country Party for the next Federal election after defeating D. H. Drummond in a ballot. The branch meeting drew over 120 attendees. Drummond claimed nomination support from about 12 other branches and said he would contest.
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Dad
Garners
Cloud Motor Service Pty. Ltd
Newcastle
Fleturn
Craven
Ward's River
Weismantel’s
Stroud Road
Btroad
Dombkins Bros
DenIson St. GloUcEster
Austin Thraces
Vanguard Cars
Ferguson Tractors
Mitchell Shearer Farm Machinery
A P.A. Insurance
Sweeny Bros
Majestic Bakery
Procera
Kempsey
MID. Council
DON Mills Bootmaker & A
Td King Street
Campbell
Tom Hicks
General Commission
Queen Street
Freeman
Denison St
Misses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones
E. M. Newman
Church ST
Fea
A.C. Dunleas
Hase
True-to-life Radio
Bennett's Radio & Sports Store
Gloucester Shire Council
M. Blow
Cowper Street
T.S
Golden Gate Cafe
Sponge Eaks
Gloucester 7
Fiat
Hillman Minx
Rootes
N.S.W
Olds John McGrath Motors (Pty.) Ltd
Castlersagh Street
Sydny
J. R. Hardy
Northern Motors
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