Minto Water Scheme Costs Scrutinised by Council
Campbelltown and Ingleburn representatives pressed for an up to date cost estimate for extending the water supply to Minto. The Metropolitan Board quoted £28,000 total with £10,000 for labour and materials, plus an estimated £100 yearly revenue, prompting complaints that figures are outdated and biased in favor of Campbelltown, with calls for direct talks with the Board’s engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board
Shaw
Sutherland Shire
Minto
Campbelltown
Ingleburn
E. S. Shaw
Dr. Shaw
Ald
Westbury
St. Andrews
C. C. Murray
Ingleburn Council
Ald. Murray
Minto Water League
Ald. Westbury
Murray
G. Kershler
Sydney
Devlin
Council presses for motor registry office in Campbelltown
At the council meeting the proposal for a Motor Registry Office in Campbelltown faced rejection from the Commissioner of Transport. Aldermen urged a deputation to question the decision, moving to write for a reasonable explanation and keep pursuing a site visit. The motion passed.
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Commissioner of Transport
Police Department
Campbelltown
Polité
Ald
Westbury
Mr. Maddocks
G. Kershler
Ald. Marlow
Ald. Munnery
Commissioner For Transport
For Transport
Thieves Raid Ingleburn Council Chamber Again
During the night of Wednesday last thieves raided the Council Chambers for a third time in about three months. They attempted to force open the safe likely seeking the pay for workers under Work in Lieu of the Dole. The safe withstood the attack and only electric irons were taken.
Destruction of Trees Sparks Local Indignation
Indignation voiced over council led removals of trees and shrubbery along township streets. Residents say Ingle burn’s charm lies in its natural growth and urge leaving as much as possible while noting some removals were necessary for traffic.
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Ingleburn
Tree cutting scandal in Ingleburn alarms residents
Correspondent laments council actions in Ingleburn where workers have felled iron bark and paper bark trees along side streets. He says the move aimed to create employment but ruined scenic roads and exposed houses to sun and wind. He suggests forming a Tree Lover's League branch to protect trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleburn
Yours
Campbelltown Council Tackles Unemployed Street Work
The Campbelltown Council earns commendation for a two day per week program employing about sixty men to repair footpaths as part of a dole relief scheme. The Works Committee promises every street will be treated and asks residents to maintain the paths in front of their homes, praising civic pride.
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Campbelltown
Horticultural Council Formed Between Liverpool and Campbelltown
Delegates from Minto and surrounding horticultural bodies met at Minto to form a Horticultural Council aimed at coordinating and advancing work across societies and bureaux in the Liverpool to Campbelltown region. Dr H R G Ponte praised the cooperation, and Ald T J Bratchell lauded the Liverpool Society for leading the move. The Council will have two delegates from each affiliated body and meet quarterly at rotating centers.
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Minto Horticultural Society
Liverpool
Campbelltown
Minto
Horticultural Council of
N.S.W
H. R. G. Ponte
Liverpool Horticultural Society
Ald
T. J. Bratchell
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Minto Water Supply
Southern
Redfern
Terial Main
Arterial Main
Minto Dembick
Stafford
Guernsey
Collins Prom
Cumberland Rd
Minto Kent St
Benford St
Motor Registry Office
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