Gloucester Shire Council bids for new engineer after Turner resignation
At a special Gloucester Shire Council meeting on Saturday, councillors accepted the resignation of Shire Engineer Mr. Turner, effective after Christmas, and called for applications to fill the post with terms to be agreed. Turner praised for road works and drainage, and praised by colleagues for his efficiency. The council also planned the new engineer’s salary and conditions, with Main Road grant expenditure on a commission basis and travel allowances to be negotiated.
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Gloucester
P. H. Deards
G. D. Laurie
I. Moore
H. A. Grant
H. S. Bignell
Turner
Sanitary and Garbage Service
Alan Parkes
SHIRE
Council
Dr. Grant
Moore
Bignell
Turners
Deards
Giro Road
Cra
Mr. Turner
Crs
Water Extension Supervision and Sanitary Works
The President announced a special inspecting officer from the Public Works Department would supervise the Barrington River water augmentation work, with immediate communication to engage the qualified man. Alan Parkes reported deficiencies in depot equipment and steam plant while urging repairs. discussions set for next Wednesday with Parkes and Council reps. Petrol ration stocks are exhausted, forcing urgent steps to secure fuel as Monro Bros and Farley risk paused lorries next week.
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Public Works Department
Barrington
Turner
Deards
Alan Parkes
Parkes
Guyatt
Monro Bros
Farley
Minister Thanks For Blackout Service In Nation Emergency
The Shire President Dr P H Deards received a letter from the Minister for National Emergency Services praising the President Deputy Chief Warden Wardens and others for their co operation during a recent blackout test. The minister notes the large area covered and calls the exercise very successful and extends thanks to all who assisted. Signed R J Heffron.
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Sydney
Shire
P. H. Deards
National Emergency Services
R. J. Heffron
Maitland Stock Sales Yield Strong Bullocks And Cows
The Maitland market saw about 600 head penned with a strong trade and active competition. Best bullocks reached 2 15s 8 6d, cows up to 11 3 6, and yearlings to 10 18 6, with light and aged cows to 5 18 6. Dealers topped at 12 5, while volumes ranged across classes with usual buyers present and prices near yesterday’s levels.
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Maitland
De Ducks Got It All
An old negro explains to a store proprietor why he needs credit despite a good wheat crop. He says the ducks took most of the wheat by deducting freight, storage, and commission, leaving him short and needing payment.
Forster Tuncurry Crossing Proposal Discussed by Stroud Shire
A proposal to build a bridge linking Forster and Tuncurry at Wallis Lake head was aired at Stroud Shire meeting. A toll-based plan could allow a company to fund the bridge with options to acquire after 10 years or hand over after 25 years. The council debated approvals and toll terms before voting to refer to Main Roads and seek conditions.
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Forster
Tuncurry
Wallis Lake
Stroud
B. Ivens
Taree
Department of Main Roads
R. E. Faker
Tvens
Rankine
Stone
Zeininger
Ivens
Flannery
Miles
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