Municipal Council Deliberates on Local Government and Rail Survey
Records show Aldermen Matthews Oxley Bakes Davey Ham and Swain present. Discussions cover opposing Commissioners Local Government Extension Bill requests and a railway survey to Peak Hill. Grant of permission for Masonic Lodge expansion noted. Financial items include subsidy receipts and gravel supply terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Matthews
Oxley, Bakes, Davey
Ham
Swain
Ten Mile
Annandale
Ald
Bakes
Hand
Oxley
Als
Davey
Ald Hand
Sydney
Eden George
Peak Hill
Alderman Oxley to move rates collection scheme at next meeting
Ald Oxley gave notice of a forthcoming motion proposing a new scheme for collecting outstanding rates citing dissatisfaction with the current method and ratepayers’ reluctance. Ald Bakes questioned actions against two non-payers, noting promises to settle but pressing for court action if agreements fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Oxley
Bakes
Ald
Hospital Committee Meeting Notes and Charity Plans
The monthly Hospital Committee met on Friday with members including H N Gibson and Matthews Harras McKeown Miles and Wynne. Correspondence from the Lands Dept notes the old hospital site dedication was revoked on August 2 and may be auctioned with improvements added to the upset price for hospital funds. Nicholas Alec town organises a September 20 picnic with a concurrent Peak Hill Hospital fundraiser concert. approval given despite clash with a Tomigley dance. Firewood tenders, underground tank excavation, and bazaar prizes discussed. leading cash prize set at 10. boxing night opening. August receipts include gifts of pillows eggs books and vegetables. Accounts approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Gibson
Essrs
Matthews
Harras
McKeown
Miles
Wynne
Department of Lands
John F. Nicholas
Alectown
Cricket Club
Peak Hill Hospital
Peak
Tomigley
Bates
Forbes
Dr. MacCarthy
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Bobby Burns
Mingelo Creek
Aldland
Mingelo
the Railway
Aclomn
J. Norris i
W. B. Wynne
Taylor
Taylor's
Men’s Clothiers
Noyes Bros
Pitt-St., Sydney
Australia
Gibson
P.w
Blouley
Ray
Hocking
P. Calvert
L. E. Surry
LIS
Buociington
Trish Mans
Pont
the Taylor Aid Uou
F. McAtamney Iu
C. Barnett Ui
W. Phillips
Milk
A. N. Davey
Wah Sing
C.F. Stephens U Carriage O
V. Farquharson
Labor
J. Gapps
Br. A McCarthy i
Wardswan & Dgilbea
Ely
Valary Charwoman
Gibson Bros
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