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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN ,HELD AT THE TOWN HALL,NEW.TOWN I ON TUESD.A.Y I the 8th NOVEMBER,l932,

at 7-30 p.m.,

His Worship the Mayor, (Alderman F.B. Roberts, J.P.), Aldermen GQfl..dard;Sol9mcha,iv,g1er, Ne,v.nham, Delve, Dunn, Dunshea, Fleming, Stocks, Pawley, and Ryan.

Each member'of the· Council having received a~ of the JUnut~ of the previous Meeting, Alderman_ Du.nshea._moved that the Minutes be t8.ken as rea~, and c...onfirme..d, and si ned Seconded by Alderman_Pawle_z, and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Lette1rs from Mrs. G.H. Stonehill, and the ·famil.y of the late :Mrs J . E. Harris thanking ..a.oun.cil.. for kind lette'rs of sympathy, "ReceiY~.

Letter from the Director o~ The Metropolitan Hospitals Contribution Fund of N.s.w., asking for Council's endorsement of the systematic contribution scheme of the fund! After a general· discussion, it was ~lved on the motion df Alderman Th1nshea, Seconded by Alderman Dunn, that xhe cDmmnnication be "Received", and ita consideration deferred till the next Meeting of the Council. ~ --

Letter from v. Swinden, asking for a turther contribution towards the fUnds of the Newtown Band, Ald&rman Solomon moved that the application be "Receive<fW,--and referre~ to the Finance Committee for re~ort. Seconded by Alderman Bugler, and carried.

Letter from the Redfern Council, thanking Council for ita action in granting a flat rate of 9/- ~er ton for the ~ncineration of garbage, and acce~Jing the conditions-­mentioned in this Council's letter; At the same time explaini~ that it would be impossible at certain times of the year top~ the account within 30 days of the delivery of same. Alderman Delve moved that th& letter be "Received", and the matte~ of the ~gyment of the account be left in the hands. of the ¥ayor , for suitable arran~ments. Seconded by Alderman Solomon, and carried~

Letten ~rom the Department of Public Health, covering the analysis of twenty samples ot ~k, all of .Yilli.oh.. were found to be Q..Q!:ree>t. "Received" •

Letter from J. Buzacott, inviting the Mayor and Aldermen to attend a Social Evening on the loth inst., a~ 8 p.m.·, at th~ Norfol-k st., Infants School. to bid farewell to F,T. Berman, B.A., late ·Principal of the Newtown Superior Public School. Alderman Delve moved that th& invitation be accepted wit~ thanks, and as many as possible attend. Seconded by Alderman Dunn, and carried.

Applicati·on from M.R. Jones for permission to hold a Fair, with Chocolate Wheel, in front of the ·Town Ha11, Newtown, on Fridgys the 11th and 18th insts,, the proceeds to be in aid of . the ,funds of the Newtown Mayors' Relief Movement. llwas Resolved that the application be "Received", and grantee.

Letter fnom the Secretary, of the Newtown Electorate Unemployed Assn., asking for the use of the Town Hall at ()harity rates, for the purpose of raising__f'unds for a 'Xmas Treat for the ;?oar. Alderman Solomon.J!}oved that the a.pplioa ti on be "Received"_. and gran ted. Secolj;d b Alderman B~ler, and carrieq,

Letter from the Secretary of United Charities Fund, making application for permission to hold a Carnival on vacant land at No& 142/8 .King st., opp. Missenden Rd, Newtown, for the purpose of raising funds for the United Charities Fund, Alderman Bugler moved that the application be WReceived", and granted, Seconded by Alderman Ryan, and carried.

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNlClPALlTY OF NEWTOWN

Ili\ TE OF A /\fEET! 'G OF THE COUNCIL (duly convened)

Held at the COU C/L CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on Tuesday the 8th day of NOVEMBER,l932,. at 7-30 o'clock p. m. (Continued)

Letter from Urs. E. Y. Kerruish, making application for the use of the Town Hall on the 9th inst., at chari~ rates, for purpose of holding a Dance to raise fUnds for the Deaf,Dumb, and Blind Institution. Alderman Delve moved that the application be "Received", and granted. Seconded by Alderman Solomon, and carries.

Letter from A. Hunt & Son, making application for permission to re~ain sign at , premises, No. 83 Edgeware Rd., It was Resolved on the recommendat~on of. the Works Committee , that the application be "Received", and granted, until otherW1se notified by the Council.

Letter :rQ~ the Manager of "Ray Neon Signs Ltd", making application for permission to erect a~~r~ over the awning, in front of premises, N?• 53 Australia St.,.Newtown. It was Resolved on the recomnendation of the Works' Co~ttee, that the appl~cation be "Rece ved" and granted until otherwise notified . by the Council• subject to Council's R at1o govern1ng t erection ~ trio S1gns.

Application from Tooth & co . for permission to retain signs erec ted on the balco~ of the Union Hotel , Union st., Newtown. It was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works' Committee , that the application be ~Received", and granted, until otherwise notified by the Council.

Ap lie tion from H.l. Lewis for permission to convert a Motor Garage at the rear of pre ·sea, No. 42 Pearl st., into a shop for the sale. of Fruit etc., It was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works' Committee, that .th~ application be "Received", and refu d, as the design and construction of the building is considered unsui~able for the purpose of a ~op.

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Application fro R.L. Ogden for permi sion to erect a perpendicular sign on the footpath, in front of No. 11/13 Erskineville Rd., Newtown. It was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works' Committee, that the application be "Received~, and refused, as · the sign in question woul.d be an encro~chment on the footpath.

Application fro J. ~eating for permission to retain a sign erected without Ceuncil's permission, in front of his Dancing Salon, Newtown Bridge, and also to retain a sign erected on premises, Bo. 633/5 Kipg st., near th~ st. Peters' Rail~ Bridge. It was Resolved on the recommendatio~ of the WorkS' Committee, that the letter be "Received", tentative permission be granted to retain the sign in front of the Dancing Salon, Newtown Bridge, and the applicant be notified to raise the Cross- sign over the footpath to the regulation height, also permissi n be granted to retain the sign &n the st. Peters' Rail~ Bridge for a period of _three weeks; Tb& Applicant t be notified that Council's permissiCD aust first be obtained, before any further signs are erected.

The Secretary of the Local Government Assn., of N.s.w., forwarded a summary of the business transacted at the recent Conference held at Armidale. It was Resolved that the Summar.y be "Received", and laid upon the table. ·

Letter from the Erskineville Council, aSking co-operation in an effort to have the Erskineville Park vested entirely .in the Erskineville Council, for its management and control. Alderman Dunshea moved that the letter be "Received", and co-operation, as desired, be granted, as the dual control of Parka in considered unsatisfactory, and that a letter expressi~ this Council's views,be forwarded to the Honorable E.A. Buttenshaw, K.L.A., :W.nister for Lands. Secondea, by .tuderman Fleming, and carried.

pplicat~on from F. R~bson for permission to erect signs, in accordance with the Plans submitted, over the awning at No. lla. King st., It was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works' Committ~e, that the application be "Received", and ~anted until otherwise notified by the Counc~l.

Application from 14. Sleeman for permission to retain a wooden structure erected on the balcony of premises o~ No. 28 Station St •. ,' It was .Resolved on the recommendation of the orks' Committee, that the application be "~eceJve.d", and r~tu.sed, and the applicant be notified to remove the structure forthwith. '

Letter from the Electric Light & P.s. Co~n. Ltd, giving information regarding supplY of electricity to Flats, and the charges tor Meters etc., Alderman Delve moved that the letter be "Received". Seconded by Alderman ~an .

Amendment moved by Al~erman Dunshea, that the letter be "Received", and co-o~1 requested ,to relieve Proprietors ot Flats Within this area, from meter rentals for subsidiary meters.~ Seconded by Alderman Bewnham.

~he voting being in favour of the Amendment, it was then submitted as the substantive motion, and dec~ared carried.

A co~y of the 1\alan.oe Sheet _of the Newtown-Marrickville Ambul.ence Brigade was again sub:m. tted for consideration, when Alderman Bugler moved that the Secretary ot the Brigade be thanked for the additional copies of the Balance Sheet forwarded for each Kem~er qf th~ .Council, and he be requested to furnish additional information regarding var1o~ items of Income and Expenditure, and the number of Cars in use etc. Seconded by- Alderman Pawley:. .. '

___ Amendment mov d by llderman Ryan, that ,the BalSJlce Sheet b& "Received" with ,.

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THE COUNCIL OF T H E MUNICIPALIT Y O F NEWTOWN

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. (duly conlJened)

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Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on Tuead~ the 8th day of NOVEMBER, 1932, al o'clock p m. (Continuod)

thanlcs, and adopted. Seconded by Alderman Newnham. The voting being in favour of the Amendment, it was then submitted as the

substantive motion, and declared carried. •

Letter from the M. Water s. & D. Board, furnishing information regarding the renewal of water mains within.this area, and the restora tion of roads and paths. In connec~ion wl~h this matt9~ a letter was receiv• d from the Lane Cove Council, asking co-operation in a request to th& Government ~ o mit the oo~ditionJ "That the restoration of roads and paths is to be carl'iea out by the Board as Relief Work", from any future Grants to the Board. It was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works' Committee, that tqe letter from the Water Board be "Received", and a coy,y of.thia Council's Engineers' Report on the whole matter be forwarded to the President of the M.Water s. & D. Boardt also to this Council's Representatives on the Board, (Aldermen Galloway & Harris}, with a request that the restoration of roads and paths within this area, be carried out by local men, under the control and supervision of this Council's Engineer; The materials, together with experienced Leading Handa ~o be supplied by this Council, so as to ensure the proper construction and supervision of the work of each gang, and a fair charge tor such control, supervision, and materials to be debited to the Board's Unemployment delief Funds. In connection with the letter from the Lane Cove Council, it was Resolved that the letter be WReceiY&d", and co-operation, as desired, be granted. . . . Application for Council's approval ot Subdivision Plan of Land - Nos. 16 and 18 Iredale Street • . It was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works' Committee, that the application be "Recei?ed", and approval, as de~ired, be granted.

Letters trom Ald. J. Simpson, St. Peters, and A.J. Collyer, Secretary of the Newtown State Electorate Council, A.L.P., together with a Petition si~ed by 24 Residents of Newtown, asking the Mayor to convene a Public Meeting to protest a~ainat basic wage cuts, Endowment, Child Welfare, old age and Invalid pensions reductions. Alderman Dunshea moved that the letters and Petition be ~Received", and the request complied with. Seconded by Alderman Dunn, and carried.

R E P 0 R T S. . H:;.s Worshin t e r:. vor =-ts C'1 irmrn oZ ':lhe •i mce Co rittee , s' ru,..··un~! helcl on the 8t~ inst.. !1 s contaired on folios 200 11 o .1enort I ook , \/h·: ell reco .r e11<lod co1 i'irua tion of accomts, a.::.c iupropri·1. ;ion , ar ountin.c:- to navnent of acco1U1 bs }f ssed -l;r t Eveninr , a ou.n"';in ~o '!,lo~&l .,<l •• Y• or.ts fron. "i1"l.G er~ l ''umt since ln.s t 1~ee ting .

r.i ,ted a :'J., nort of a ~ e •in nee Cocsittee ' e

me er votes of £21'!.3- 1 - 5,and ~~"11- 9- P. . cr -e 46 ,,_ -- 2--- "rf

The Honthly .l!in nc·al S~"'""eilent.o ... "':ihe ~eJJe:·al •,u'J.c... was also s trni:.te , and isclose a creai ~ bal 'll.lce of £3'72.3- o- 2.

".:'he :.te o:'t also c0 -'-ainecl recom. .. e'1c.r~ions ::e·a.::.•cin ( }. • •r n e"lents for a limited Overclra:ft of £5000 ,rit1 the":'. 1: of A4.s';ralasia, (h) •• · . J . G .rrineJ.s ' :.e';ter, .. ·e wai vinP' o1· in~eres;; c!mr"'es, ( c }. Letter from t:he ;{oral .n..le-~a ulria Hospital :for Chil<lren, nsl·i:nf." for G.onntian , ( t }. llrs. E . GJ'evett ' s letter re rntes in urre .. s , and overd ,e •

.... u_,lerz.:.an Solomon moved t'la t the Finance Coffillli t tee ' s '":epo::.'t be n ece · vect", un adopted. ·Ghe 1.ccounts con:firmed. Eld pa.i<l , the I'onthly Finanoi2.l St ten nt laid unon .. te table, anu ~11 reco1m1entu cions oontai ed t erei!l ~1c carried into effect. Seconded b~ L.J..d . Rvan, c ncl c~ r.r:ied . v His Worship the Mayor, as Chairman of the Works' Committee, submitted a Report of a Meeting held on the 1th inst., as contained on folios 315/16 of the Works' Committee's Report Book, and embodying recommendations Nos. 1 to 19 incl. It was Resolved that the recommendations be considered seriatum. After the consideration of each item, Alderman 'Pawley moved that the Works' Committee's Report be "Received~, and adopted, and all recommendations contained therein be carried into effect. Seconded by Alderman Newnham, and carried.

The Engineer submitted his Repqrt of works completed or in progress during the past fortnight, which was ~Received"• . The Health Inspector submitted his Report, as contained on folios 3/4 of the Health Inspectors' 'Report Book. Alderman Dunn moved that the Report be "Received", and the applications mentioned in paragraph 2, be granted. Seconded by Ald. Ryan, and carried.

MOTION PURSUANT TO NOTICE • ...... - - -- - - - -

ALDERMAN BUGLER MOVED: - "That all this Council's Motor Lorries be fitted with Speedometers,--~ to be maintained in proper working order, so tha~a correct account of the mileage of each vehicle may be kept for record and comparative purposes." Seconded by AJ.derman S ocks, and carrie d. .A>

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!LETTERS OF I SYl~ ~:"!IT .

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

.UJ L'TES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL (duly com•ened)

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Held at the ('QUNCJL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on t Tue~d~ the 8th day of NOVEMBER,l938 ., at 'l-30 o'clock p. m. (Continued)

U;ESTIONS WIJHOUT OTIC~.

Under this heading, . Alderman Fleming moved;- That enquiries be made re the conditions under which Loans will be granted to Councils, trom the ~200,000, hich is bein! allocated by the Government for the relief of unemployment Seconded by Alderman Solomon, and carried.

Alderman Ryan moved "That a letter b f~rwarded to e Tranway Tratfic Manager, askin« th t alternate tram~ from Cooks ' River ~St. Peters', proceed via George St., to Killers' Point. In seconding the motion, Alderman Dunn asked that a letter also be sent to the Tramway Traffic Jlanager, askin!. that al terriate trams from Newtown proceed to Fort ac uarie. The motion was declared carried.

Alderman Newnh moved; · "That a letter be forwarded to the Karrickville Council, askin! if that Council will oin in cs.r.rving out the necessary repairs to Juliett st., and Harrow Road, (boundary Roads}, Seconded by Alderman Delve, and carried~ . Alderman Ryan moved; - "That the Member of Parliament tor this Municipality, be requested to arrange for a Deputation from this Council to the Minister for Transport, to ask that the surtaoe drainage trom King St., (State Highway No.1) between the Newtown and ~t. Peters' Railway Bridges, be treated as.a matter of urgenoy, and carried out at once. Seconded by Alderman Fleming, an~ carried.

It was then Resolved that His Worship the M~vor,.(Alderma.n F.B. Roberts, J.P.), the Deputy ayor, (Aldeman R.S. Goddard, J.P.), and Alderman Ryan, represent this Counci1 at the Deputation, together with any other Member of the Council, who can make it convenient to .attend. ,

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Alderman Bugler asked that the Works' Co~ttee inspect the intersection of Bedford and Liberty Sts, at its next Keating, with a vi~w to roundin! off the north-eastern corner.

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YINU:'ES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWl{,' ID{I,'D AT THE TOWN HALL. NEWTOWN, ON TUESDAY, the 22nd day of NOVEMBER;1932,at 'l-30 p.m.,

His Worship the Mayor, (Alderman F.B. Roberts, J.P.), and Aldermen Solomon,Goddard, Bugler, Newnham, Delve, Ryan, Pawley, Stocks, Dunn,' Dunshea, and Fleming.

Each member of the Council having received a copy of the ~nutes of the previous Meeting, Alderman Pawley moved that the Minutes be taken as read and confirmed and signed. Seconded by Alderman Stocks, and carried. ' '

~derm~ Sol?mon referred in feeling terms to the death of Mr. Fred Wiebe, who was ~dentii ied W1th the business life of this MuniciP4lity for some years past, and also to the death aa Mr. James s. Hay, late Postmaste~ at Newtown who met with his tragically sudden death on the 22nd ins~.. ' Alderman Dunn referred to the death of Mrs. Laurence •. ·

~~~ it was unanimously Resolved by the members of the Council rising in silence, that le~ters of ~pathy be forwarded in each instance to the relatives of the deceased.

CORRESPONDENCE. Letters from Mrs. Steele ~Family, - MfS. W.S. Barnes & Family, - and Mr. C.G.Liebau, thanking Council for lette~of sympathy. "Received".

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Le~ter from the Harbour Bridge Celebration Committee, giving an account of the progress which has been made with regard to festival ru·rangements for the Harbour Bridge Carnival Week, to be held f rom the 1st to the 8th April 1933. Alderman Bugler moved ~hat the letter be "Received", and referred for conside~ation at the Public Meeting to

e ~~ened by His Worship the Mayor, to discuss the advisability or otherwise of

Ppro

1 ng a Floa~ from this Municipality for the Procession. Seconded by Alderman

aw ey; and carr~ed.

Letters from the U.Water S. & D. Board intimating ment Unemplo~ent Relief Works, certain ~ins within

~~wn'cz.,~, that in connection with the Govern­this Municipality will be renewed or

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN i MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TilE COUNCIL (duly convened)

ON

Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on Tuesday the 22nd day of NOVEMBER, 1 932 fl' 7-30 o'clock p. m.

(Continued)

cleansed, also intimating that the water pipes will be delivered within this Municipality, where possible, on the day they are to be laid, so as not to obstruct ·council's gutters. Alderman Pawley moved that the letters be "Received", and the attention of the Board be called to the serious danger caused by the Water Pipes being left in the gutters, as quite recent ly a young child had met with an accident through the pipes being rolled on to the carriagew~. Seconded by Alderman Bugler, and carriedo

Letter from the Department of Labour & Industry, per favor of R.J. Stuar t-Robertson, M.L.A., intimating that Council's representations re the Food Relief Questionnaire, will receive consideration. "Received". ·

'Letter from the Hon.E.A. Buttenshaw, ~nister for Lands, intimating that fUll consider­ation will be given to Council'S representations re the control and management of the ~rskineville Park by the ~rskineville Council. "Received".

Letter from the Metropolitan Transport Vommissioner, asking Council to r efuse permission for advertising on Mile-posts, or other street signs. Alderman Ryan moved that the a~plication be "Received", and complied with. Seconded uy Alderman Pawley,and carried.

Application from the Secretar,y of "Ray Neon Signs Ltd", for permission to erect an electric "Neon" Sign, over the awning in front of No. 53 Australia St., Newtown, in accordance with the Plan submitted. Alderman Stocks moved that the application be "Received", and granted. Seconded by Alderman Pawley~· and carried.

Letter .from the Secreta1~ of the Electric Light & PGS. Corpn.Ltd, acknowle dging Council's letters re reduction in the cost of electricity, and Meter r entals in Flats. "Received".

Letter from the Honorable M.F. Bruxner, M.L. A., Minister for Transport, per favor of F.M. Burke, M.L.A., irlttm~ting that ' the matter of surface drainage from King St., (State Highway No.1), between the Newtown and St. Peters' Railway Br idges, will receive consideration, and a further reply will be forwarded. Alderman Bugler moved that the letter be "Received", and Mr. Burke be thanked for his attention t o the matter. Seconde~ by Alderman Dunn, and car ried.

Letter from the Metropolitan Hosp i tals Contribution Fund of N.s.w., asking for Council's approval of the Hospital Systematic Contribution Scheme ·or 6d. per week t o this Fund, was again submitted for consideration. Alderman Dunn moved tha t the le t ter be " Receive~

Seconded by Alderman Bugler, and ~arried.

Letter from F.M. Burke, M.L.A., covering a copy of "Hansard" , containing his speech in Parliament on the 3rd inst., regarding the Newtow.n-Camperdown Cemetery. Alderman Bugler moved that the communication be "Received" with thanks, and copy of the Speech be forwarded to 'each Alderman. Seconded by Alderman Delve, and carr ied • . Acknowledgement from C. N. Neill , Tramway Traffic Manager, of Council's letter, relative to running of alte rnative trams from Cooks' River, or st. Peters, via George St., t o Millers' Point, ~~for other alternate trams from this area to continue to the Fort Macquarie loop. ff'~ceivedrr • . Application from Miss G. Gibbens, for permission to place a bracket electric light, in accordance with the plan submitted, in front of her business premises, No.lOl Australia st., Alderman Dunshea moved that the application be "Received", and granted. Seconded by Alderman Fleming, and car ried. •

Application from the . Reverend · A.E. Walker, for permission to take up a collection within this area on Friday the 6th February, 1933, in aid of the philanthropic work of the Newtown Methodist Mission. Alderman Pawley moved t hat the application be "Received",and granted. Seconded by Alderman stocks, and carried.

Application from M.R. Jones, for permission to hold a Fair, with Chocolate Wheel, outsid the Town Hall, Newtown, on Fridays the 25th inst., and 2nd prox., in aid of the funds of the Newtown Mayors' Relief Movement. It was Resolved that the application be "Received", and grantedo

Application for Council's approval of Plan and Specification of Kitchen, Bathroom, and Laundry additions at the rear of premises, No. 4 Holmwood st., It was Resolved that the application be nReceived", and granted.

Letter from the Han. J.M.Dunningham, M.L.A., Minister for Labour & Industry, suggesting that a Registry be estab~ished at the Council Chambers for unemployed youths. Alderman Bugler moved that the communication be " Tteceived". Seconded by Alderman Fleming, and carried.

Letter from the Lane Cove Council, asking co-operation in a request to the Government, that the proceeds of the Unemployment Relief Tax should be distributed as a Grant to Municipalities, d not as a Loan. Alderman Pawley moved that the letter be "Rec e ived~

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

II ' TES OF A JEETI G OF THE COUNCIL (duly convened)

Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on Tuesday the 22nd day of NOVEllBER ,19 32 ~ at 7-30 ° 'clock p.m. "' (Continued)

and the Lane Cove Coun il inf'ormed that this Council is willing to co-operate, as desired, provided suoh Grant is subject to award rates and co~ditions, and to local

labour being employed. Seconded by Alderman ~shea, and carr~ed.

Letter from the Under Secretary, Department of Local Government, explaining the conditi under which application m9\r be made for a portion of the sum of :£200,000, Which is to be made available for distribution amongst Shire and Municipal Counci for URemployment Relief 'orks. After a general discussion, Alderman Delv~ moved that the letter be wReceived", and application be made, per favor of F.M.Burke,M.L.A., to the Hon. Joseph Jackson, 'inister for Local Government, to at once receive a Deputation from this Council to ask t hat a Grant of :£5,000 be made for the relief of unempioyroent within this area; such Gr ant to be expended under present award rates and conditions on approved works, and local labour to be employed, as this Council having spent over :£4,000 of its own funds on unemployment relief this yearl, finds it is unable to apply for a portion of :£200,000 now available, on the conditions mentioned in the Circular letter from the Under/ Secretary for Local Government. Seconded by Alderman Pawley, and carried.

It was then Resolved that as soon as arrangements are made, regarding the Depu . tion, the whole of the members of the Council be notified, and as many as possibl~ attend.

La tter fron Sir. Thomas Henley, giving at length his remarks in muving at a Meeting of the r.~ater s.& D. Board on the 9th inst.,thaD a reduction be made in the salaries paid

e Board to its Of ficers etc., Alderman Pawley moved that the letter be "Received", and laid upon the table. Seconded by Alderman Solomon, and carried.

A Petition was received from 440 Residents of the M'unidipality of Newtown, asking that step s be taken to at once have the work of improving the stormwater drainage from King St ., (State H1ghway No.1), between the Newtown and St. Peters' Railway Bridges, ~arried out , as during the recent heavy rains, the surface drainage caused great inconvenience and discomfort to vhe Residents within this area. Alderman Fleming moved that the Petition be "Received", and F.H.Burke, M.L.A., be requested to bring the Petition under the notice of the Honorable U.F.Bruxn~r,M.L.~ Minister for Transport, and ask that the natter of drainage be treated as a most urgent ·one, as this Council's contributions to t he Main Roads Board, showed a substantial balance in favour of the Newtown Council, and the Plans prepared by our Engineer,were approved some time since., and all is in readiness for the work, whidh would give employment to local unemployed, to commence at once. Seconded by Alderman Ryan, and carried. ·

R E P 0 R T S.

The Engineer submitted his Report of works completed or in progress during the past fortnight, which was "Re~eived".

The Health Inspector submitted his Repor t a s contained on Folios 4/5 of the Health Inspectors' Report Book, and Alderman ·Delve ijloved that the Report be "Received" -and _ the applica:ti on mentioned in paragrq:o.h 2 L .hi' ,grant~d./ ~econded by Alderman P~wl~Y. and carried. ana ~e · r~comm~ndat1on 1n paragraph 3,be carr1ed ihto effe t,

Alderman Ryan drew attention to a prosecution which had been made by the Marrickville Council against a l:ilk Vertdor f or selling adulterated milk recently, he understood that the same man was deliver ing milk within this area. The Health Inspector explained that this matter was ent irely under the jurisdiction of the Milk Bo whose attention would be called to th~ matter.

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U~der this headin~, Alde~man Fleming mevad, as a matter of importance,"!hat it be a direction from this Council to the Engineer, to select two men from this Council's staff to at once attend by day or by night, t o the drains and gutters in Trafalgar Gladstone ' or other floo~ed st~eets ~ during heavy s t orms; The men selected to be suppli~d with the' necessary rucJer boots and tools. Seconded b'r Alderman Bugler and carried

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Alderman Bugler' moved;- "That "Drive Slowly" sighs be placed at the intersection of Watkin st., and BimckB Lane with Wilson St., Seconded by Alderman Ryan and carried

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And there being no further business, the Meeting terminated, Confirmed at an Ordinar,y Meeting of the Council

held at the Town Hall, Newtown, on Tuesday, the 6th December '1932 at 7-30 p • m. , • '

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