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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN, HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, NEWTOWN, ON TtiESTIAY, the 7th NOVEMBER, 1933, at 7-30 p.m.,

His Worship the Mayor, (Alderman F.A.· Nevmham,LL.B.), and Aldermen Bugler, Delve, Ryan, Pawley, Stocks, Dunn, DQnshea, Fleming, Roberts, Solomon, and Goddard.

Each Member o~ the COQncil having received a copy of the Minutes of the previous Meeting. .Alderman Pawley moved that the Minu_.tes be taken as read, and. conf'irmed, and signed. Seconded by Al.derman Goddard, and carried. . ·

Alderman Ryan referred in feeling terms to the death o~ the late Mr E.G. Appel, Senr., of 30 Goodsell st., Newtown, an old and respected Resid.en~this icipality, and moved that ~e~&~ssing this Council's sympat~, be ward d to his relatives.

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

11 'UTES OF A MEET! 'G OF THE COUNCIL. (duly con'lJened) Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on TuesdB\Y" the 7th day of November ,1933f1 7-'!IJ o'clock p. m. (Continued)

Seconded by Alderman ~olomon, and carried unanimously by the Members of the Counoil rising in silence.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Letter from Mrs. R. Steele, thanking Council f<r kind letter of sympathy • "'Received'!

Letter from the Police Department, intimating that it has been decided not to proceed further with the scheme of enclosing certain streets and lanes for Playground purposes within this area. "Received".

Letter from D'\ Benjamin, Managing Director of Sweet Bros. Ltd, thanking Council for its kind letter of congratulation, relative to his action in advocating an increase in the B sio .age. "'Received".

Letters from F.M. Burke, M.L.A., (a). Covering letter from the Minister for Education, intimating that the

suggested improvements to the Camdenville Publi~ School Playground will receive his consideration. . . . (b). Covering letter from the Minister for Eaucation, 1nt1m~t~g that Council's proposal to allow certain School-gro~ds in this area to.rema~ open at other than school hours, in order to pr9vide Recreat1on Areas for the Ch1ldren, will receive his consid.era tion. · · ·

(c). Re Deputation to the Minister ~~r Pu~lic Health, t? request that a Doctor be appointed in this Municipality, to give adv1ce and prescr1be for the Unemployed gratis.

(d) • . Covering a letter from the Minister f~ Transport, intimating that he will consider Council's request, regarding the stormwater drainage from King Street Sou . Alderman Dunshea moved that the letters be "Received", and Mr. Burke be thanked for his kind attenti on to the various matters. Seconded by AldeFffian Fleming, and carried.

Letter from the ErSkipeville Ccrunoil, asking for this Council's eo-operation in advocati that in any proposed Legislation for the amalgamation of Municipalities, Newtown and Erskineville Councils should, on account of the amicable relationship existing at aJ.l times, and the general comnro.ni ty interests, be "linked-up''" with the Newtown Counoil. Alderman Solomon moved that the letter be "'Received'~, this Council heartily eo-operate with the Erskineville Council, as requested, - and letters conveying this Council's decision in the matter be forwarded to the Members of Parl~ament for this district. Seconded by Alderman Bugler, and carried.

Letter from R. Hollis, ~.P., stating that there is no drainage reserve at his property in Newman st., . as he paid for the full 20ft., and asking that some practical steps be taken to eliminate the danger of flooding, by the overflow of stormwaters in Railway lane. Alderman Ryan moved that the letter be ''Received,.., and the matter of the 4ft. drainage reserve from Railway lru;1e be investigated. Seconded by Alderman Pawley, and carried.

Letter from the Redfern Council, intimating that it would be prepared to consider an extension of the existing Contract ~or the incineration o~ garbage for a further seven years at some future ~ate , provided the rate for incineration is at once reduced to 8/- per ton. Alderman Bu er moved that the letter be "Received", and the ?.hole matter be referred back to th& ""Committee o~ the Whole- Couneil'~'- for further consideration. Seconded by Alderman Go<ldard; , Amendment moved by Alderman Ryan, that the letter be "Received", and the Redfern Council be requested, (without prejudice), to extend the Contract for a period of not less than five years, provided the rate for incineration is at once reduced to 8/- per ton., Seconded by Alderman Roberts.

The voting being in :favour of the .Amendment, it was then submitted as the substantive motion, and declaxed carried.

Alderman Bugler requested that his vote in the negative be recorded.

Letter from the Young Council, asking co-operation in a request to the Minister ~or Labour & Industry, that any person receiving Wages on Relief Works shall be eligible for Food Relief immediately such work is terminated, and not have to wait the stipulated fortnight, as at present. Alderman Solomon moved that the letter be "Received", and co-operation, as desired, be granted. Seconded by Alderman Delve, and carried.

Letter. from the Secretary o~ the Boa,rd of Fir.e Commissioners of N .s.w., intimating that the Board will bear in mind the existing financial. difficulties of Municipal C ouneils and other contributing bodies, when consider~ng the Estimates far the ensuing year. ' "Received". ·

Letter from Alderman ~. Simpson, asking ~or the use of the Town Hall at Charity Rates ~ the ~t. Pet~rs' Bra~ch of the A.L.P., for the purpose of holding a Euchre Party & Dan~e in a1d of Mr. G. Cl1fton, . a Member of that branch, who is in distressed circumstances. Alderman funshea moved that the application be "Receivedtt and granted. Seconded by Alderman Fleming, and carried. '

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2788 . MIN . FOR L. & El.JBLIC

THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF Tl!E COUNCIL (duly conliened) i s ti f-Ield at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on Tue~day the 7th day of November ,19 3~ ,at 7-'t/J o'clock p. m.

(C:ontinu d)

Letter from the Minister for Laboar & Industry inviting co-operation by means of a

I NG IN CONNEC I ON H "BRI GHT

Public Meeting etc., in the £500,000 Loan at 3~. in connection with the present "Brighten­up" Campaign. Alderman Delve moved that the letter be ''Received", and a Public Meeting be called by the Mayor, as requested. seconded by Alderman Stocks.

2789

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DEPT ., RE S.AMPLBS.

2790 . HEALTH WE:EX COM . , H.E All:S AND OBJ:ECTS OF nHEALTH­WEEK~t ,

2. 791 JJTNUA.L CON EHCE OF L. G. ASSN ., ~!i:!PORT

2792 T. GRAY, RE USE OF TOWN HALL AT CH RATES .

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2794

2795 .C. ALLPORT ,

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2799 OOL C ACTI ON OF

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2801 T. W. CHAMBERS , RE AN 'ID .ll.

LIDAY LEaVE

Mderman Ryan moved as an .Amendment, that the letter be "Received" only. Seconded by Alderman Dunn.

The voting being in favour o-r the Amendment, it was then submitted as the substantive motiom, and declared carried.

Letter from the Department of' Public Health, covering the analysis of twenty samples o/ . milk, all of' which were found to be correct. 'tneceived".

Letter from the Secretary of' the Health Week Executive Commit tee, asking co-operation in promoting the aims and objects of' the Health & Safety WeekL-f'rom the 17th to the 28th November next. Alde~an Delve moved that the letter be ••ffeceived", and co-operation, as desired, be granted. Seconded by Alderman Ryan, and carried.

A summary of' the business transacted at the recent annual Conference of the Local Govt Assn.,of N.s.w., was "Received", and ordered to be laid upon the table.

Application from T. Gray, for the use of' the Town Hall at Gharity Rates. for the purpose of' holding a Plain & Faney Dress ~uv.enile Ball on the 2~nd inst., in aid o~ the oandiQature of' Miss May Frame in the Picton Lakes T.B. Queen Competition. Ald. Solomon moved that the application be ~Received~, and granted. SecondeQ by Alderman Roberts, anQ carried.

Letter :from Mrs. L. Boyes, thanking Council for its efforts to secure improvements to the Camdenville Public School Playground. "Received~.

Application from Mrs. B. Avery, for permission to run a Chocolate Wheel etc., on Fridays the lOth, 17th, and 24th insti., at Whately Lane, in aid o~ the candidature of Miss Joan Avery in the Pi~ton Lakes T.B. ~een Competition. Alderman Ryan moved th t the applioati on be ""ReceiveQ", and gran ted. Seconded by Alderman Solomon, and oarr-ieQ.

' Letter from F.C. Allport, asking that ~ther precautions be taken for the safety o~ Children crossing Sarah st., from the foot of Metropolitan Road, to the Enmore Public School, as his little Daughter, Betty, had recently met with a serious accident at this point., Alderman . Solomon moved that the letter be "Received"', ~ the matter be brought under the notice of the Police Department, and this Council erect any further signs to secure the safety of Children attending this School. Seconded by Alderman Bugler, and carried.

Letter from the Secretary, of' the Newto~-Mar~ickville Ambulance Brigade, asking permission to hold a Fancy Fair in Metropolitan Road, on Fridays anQ Saturdays th& 17th, 18th, ~4th, and 85th insts., to augment the funds at the Brigade • • Alderman Pawley moved that the application be '~eceived", anct granted. Seconded by Alderman Stocks, and carried.

Application from A.W. Carr, J.P., for the use of the TO\~ Hall at Charity Rates on the 27th ±nst., to hold a Euchre Party & Dance in aid of the fUnds of' the Newtown Branch of the Old Age & Invalid Pension&rs' Assn., Alderman Delve moved that the application be "Received", and granted. Seconded by ~derman Dunshea, and carried.

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Application from Miss B~ Weiner for the use of' the Town Hall at Charity Rates, to deliver a lecture to assist the Jews in Biro-Bidjoun, (Soviet Russia). Ald. Pawley moved that the application b~ ·"Received", and granted. Seconded by Alderman Bu..gler, and carried.

Letter :from the Liverpool Council, asking co-operation in protesting against the recent action of the Members of' -the Federal Parliament in increasing their own Salaries by £75 per annum. Ald. Pawley moved th~t the letter be 'tReceived", and co-operation, as desired, be granteQ. Seconded by Alderman Bugler.

Amendment moved by 'Al.derman Roberts, that the letter be "Received" only. Seconded by Alderman Dunshea.

The voting being in favour of' the Amendment, it was then submitted as the substantive motion, and declared carried •

., Letter from the Department of Local Government, intimating that written application should in future be made by Council's Servants for annual Holiday Leave, and the approval of' Coun~il obtained. Alderman Roberts moved that the letter be "Received", and the •granting of annaal holiday leave to the Wages ~taf'f' be left in the hands ot the Mayor, - Forms of' application to be made available for the use of' Council's Employees, and the Members of' the Salaried Staff' to make application to the Council as their annu.al holiday leave becomes due. Seoonded by Alderman Pawley, and carried •

Application for Annual ·Holi4ay Leave from T.W. Chambers,

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

11 ' l TES OF A MEET! G OF THE COUNCIL (duly con))ened)

Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

OTI Tuesday the 7th day of November ,193'3, at 7-30 o'clock p. m. (Continued)

from the 6th inst ., Alderman Solomon moved t~ t the application be ~eceived~, and granted. Seconded by Alderman Roberts, and carried.

Letter from H. Dawson, suggesting certain improvements to Hollis Park, and that additional sanitary conveniences be provided ~or L~dies and Gentlemen throughout the Municipal.i ty. .Alderman Solomon moved that the letter be 'tReeeived" with thanks, and the contents noted. SeGonded by Alderman fun.t;1 9 and carried.

R E P 0 R T S.

His .'orship the L yor as Ghairman o:f the Finance Committee submitted a Report o:f a eeting hel on the 7th inst., s contained on :folios. 828!229 o:f the Finance Committee'

Report Book., ~hich ~ecommended Confirmation 9:f ~ccounts paid under Votes of ."ppropriation , amounting to, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••• £174~- 16- 6 an payment of .\.ccounts pas ed th t Evening; amounting to ••••••••••••••••••• £J,590.. 9- 8 • Total ayments !"rom the General Fund since last ?~eeting, •• o• •••••••• o ••• £334:Q.::__6- 2".

The ~ronthly Financial State~ent of the Gener~ Fund was also submitted, ~d disclos a Credit ~Plnnce o~ £10,697-19-'7.

It s furt.er recommended, {8 ) . That the ~ecretary of the South S~dney Wome ns' H~sp~tal be informed that it is regretted the Caunc~l cannot make any donat~on to the Hosp~taL a~; . present. (b) , That the re<;,uest o:f Messrs. trulray & Brown, Solicitors, in connection with the Estate of llrs. G. Felton, be gr8nt~d . (c). That the Application o~ ~.Higgins :for employtlent be left in the J:ayor's hands. (d) . That the letter o:f S .O 'Shea, relative to the eviction of hlrs. alker, in Bur:J;'en St . , b~ nRecei ve<P'.

_ dera~.a.u. Paler moved that the Finance Committee's Report be r• Received'', and adopted -the :onthly Fi~ancial Statement laid upo~ t~e table, the Accounts confirmed, and paid, and all.reco~endations ~pntained therein be ca~ried into e:f~ect. Seconded by Alderman Delve , nd carried .

. The Engineer SQbmitted his report of works completed or tn progress during the past ~ortnight, which was "Received •

P . The Health Inspector SQbmitted his R~port, as cont~ed on ~olio 37 o~ the Health

806 .

2907 o lLil , FL~~TITG ,

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. 2~08 . .:.D. ?LE:.ING

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Inspector's Report Book, ~d A~de:rman Dunn moved that the _ Report be "Received", and the applications mentioned in paragraph 3, be granted, Seconded by Alderman Fleming, an carried.

~UESTIONS WITgOUT NOTICE.

Under this heading, Alderman Roberts moved;- "That a letter be ~arwarded to the Main Roads Dept ._, calling attention to the condition o~ the woodblocking in King st., and Enmore Road, and asking that the Department's o.~~icer; · con~.er with this Council's Engineer , regard,ing the renewing o~ the woodblooks, b'e~ore any further bi tulithic _ surlacing is carried out'!' Seconded by .AlderJilan Dunshea, and carried.

.Alderman Fleming moved;- "That 'tihis Council !!fake application to the Federal Government, _ through the Federal Member ~or the district, {E.C.Ril~y,M.H.R.,) for a Grant of £5,000 ~or the relie~ o~ thePnemployed within this Municipality; such Grant to be expended on urgent works wi th in this area, - ~list o~ same to be prepared by the Council's Engineer , with pre~erence to works for the relie~ · o~ Gladstone Street Stormwater ~lood Seconded by Alderman De 1 ve, and carried •.

A;Lderman Elerning tnaYed~.~h t the M. Water s. & D. Board be again requested to discontinue the practice of l~ing the: water-pipes in the gutters in this area :for weeks, as this prevents the proper cleansing of the gutters, - poliutes the interior o~ the pipes, and is a serious danger., through ~he Children rolling the pipes on to the Carriageway, to the danger of vehicular tr~~ic, and that the Board be asked not to deliver these Water­Pipes until they are required tq be laid. 11 Seconded by Alderman Dunshea, and carried.

Alderman Solomon asked if :Mr. Michael ~ard was still employed by this Couneil, and on what date did his 'present duties commence.? His Worship the Mayor intimated that Mr. Ward was still in the Council's employ, but he could not say ""O~~-hand" when his duties commenc ed.

The Mayor then welc omed to the COQneil Meeting the Mayor o~ Leichhardt,(Alderman Stuart) and said h e had had the pleasure o~ attending a recent Meeting ar the Leichhard t C oune and His 'Worship the Mayor o~ Leichhardt had now very kindly paid the Newtown Council a visit in return. His ~orship the Mayor o~ Leichhardt, {Alderman Stuart) suitably resp onded.

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. MOTIONS PURSUANT Td NOTICE. .ALD. SOLOMON MOVED:- ltThat the Council do now resolve irito "Committee o~ the Whole ~ the ~_ose_ o~_c_o_hsi_<l:.e.t~: variou.s matters relative to the ·cnads · e street Mun:tclpal. Depot. ~oondecf by Alderman-:Ya-wley., and . .f}ar:r.-ied. ·

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1!812 "COMi-IrTEE WHOLE" RE ,

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL (duly con1Jened) 1 H U ~J Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on ~esda.y the 7th day of November, 1933 4 at 7-30 o'clock. p. m. (Continued)

Upon resuming Counc'il, it was reported that while in "Committee of the Whole", various matters relative to the Gladstone Street Municipal Depot h ad been carefUlly and tully considered, and your Comm1t~ee' now recommends tha t this Council views with grave concern the thefts of Council's :property from the Gladstone Street Depot, which have occurred' from time to time, · and fUrther recommends that the ' Police be re quested to keep vigilant watch over this Council's Gladstone St., Depot, with a view to :prevent­ing any recurrence of such thefts.

Alderman Roberts moved that the report of the "Committee of the Whole Council", be "'Received't, and adopted, and its recommendation be carried into ef'feot. Seconded by Alderman Fleming, and carried. '

An~ there being no further business, the Meeting terminated.

Confirmed at the Tom Hall, NeWtown, on

TOWN CLERK. !.m.YOR,

MINUTES OF J.. !mETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MONICIP ALITY OF NEWT OWN, HELD AT THE TOWN RALL,NEWTOWN,ON TtJESTIAY, t he 21st NOVEMBER,l933, at 7-30 p.m.,

His Worship the Mayor, (Alde.:rman F.A. Newnham,LL,B.}, and Aldermen Bugler , Delve ,Roberts, ,Goddard, Solomon, Stocks, Pawley, Ryan, Dunn, and Dunshea.

' An Apology was received and accepted from Al derman Dunn, who was absent through illheal t

Each Member of t he Council hav i ng r eceived a copy of t he Minute s of the :pr evious Meeting Alderman Pawley moved that ' the Minutes be taken as read , and confirmed, and signed. Alderman Solomon in se cond ing the motion, drew . at t ention to the omissi on of :por tion of the questions asked by him at the last Meeting, regarding Mr. Michael War~ , when he enq_uire~, ttrs he s til-l employed by the Council, and in what capacity is he employed", The Mayor answered ln·As a Labourer"·, "~" Alderman Solomon, "Is he regarded a s a regular em12loyee of .the Council'!? The Mayor answered, "Not as f ar as r am concerned". With th.f,se addi tio.rw the Minute e were ~ taken as read, an~ conf'irmed, and signed.

His Wor shi:p t he Mayor referred in .. feeling te-rms to t he death of the late Mr.Herbert Fathersto.n, of 74 Metro:poli tan Road, an old and highly esteemed Resident of' this MUnicipality, an~ it was unanimously Resolved by the Members of the Council rising in silenae, and on the motion of Alderman Delve, Seconded by Alderman Roberts, that a letter expressing this Coun~il's sympathy, be forwarded to his Widow.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Letter from Mrs. c. Appe~, thanking Council for kind letter of sympathy, in connection with the· ~eath of her husband. ttReeei ved"'.

Letter from the Munici:palit,y of Mudg~e, asking co-operation in an eff'ort to secure the ame.nd.ment of the Law to allow Conswners to,pay for the amount ~ water consumed, instef..\.d of by rates, as at :pr€sent., Alderrmn Flreming moved that the letter be "Received", Secon~e~ by ~ldennan Dunshea, and carried.

Letter from the Commissioner of Taxa.tion, conveying information regarding an amendment in the Wages Tax, an~ the method of collecting same by Councils. "Reoeived".

. Letter from L. Gordon, intimating that the Newtown $ncam:pment,No.5, I,O,O,F., will commence their monthly meetings at the Town Hall, Newtown, on the 5th December next. ttRecei ved'·•.

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. Letter from the Prime-Minister, :per favor of E .C .Riley.,M.H,R., intimating that Council's · request in regar~ to the powers of the Commonwealth in respect of Ind,Js trial matters,

and the question of' the abolition o~ State Parliaments, will receive consideration, also fUrther letter from E.C.Riley,M,H.R., intimating th~t Council's request for a Grant ot ,£5,000 to .relieve Unemploymen't in this area, has been forwarded to the Prime-Minister. Alderm-an Delve moved that the letters be ''Receivedt+ t and the writer thanked for his attention to these mat.ters. Seconded by Ald.erman Roberts, and carried.

Application from Miss M.Leach, for the use of the Town Hall a Mond~y the llth :prox., for the purpose of holding a Concert Newtown Do tic Scien School. Aldermen Delve moved that

Rates, on the funds of the

ication be "Received

THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

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2828 . .BUR""O'- D COUN:IL ,RE

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Helci at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on Tuesday the 21st day o/ November, 1933, at 7-30 o'clock p. m.

(Continued)

and gran-toed. S onded by .AJ.derman Dunshea, and carried.

Letter from Alderman .E. Harris,d.P., Council's Representative on the M.Water S.& D. Board, intimating that the ater-llains are to be renewed within this area in Newma.n, Rei

Sloane, Fulham, Ra son, Marian, Gladstone, Gowrie, and Bailey Sts., Ald. Delve the letter be ,.Recei vedtt, and the writer t hanlcecl for his courtesy in f'orwarcling information. Secanclecl by lclerman Bugler, and. carried..

Don 1 the.1i this

pplication from the Hon.Secretary Newto\~ Gitizens' Aid Society, for permission to hold. a t~ollection with Chocolate Wheel or "Housie -Housiet', in front of the Town Hall, Newtown on Fricls:~.:r the 8th December next t o raise f'unds to provicl& 'Xmas Cheer for

' '"'\}' ' i t . b ttR . d" the poor of the Municipality. Alclerman Jelve moved. that the appl oa J.on e eoeJ.ve· , and. granted.. Secancled by .Alclerman Bu O' er , and. carried.

Letters from F.M.Burke,M.L.A., (a). Intimating that the Minister will consicler Council's request

t hat persons clrawing wages on ftelief Works shall at onee be eligible for Food Relief as soon as such work is terminated..

(b}. Intimating that Council 1 s request for meclical ad~ice to b~ ~pplied free to the Unemployed. in this area, has been referred. to the HospJ.tal CommJ.SsJ.on for attention.

(c). Intimating that it is not necessary far the Newtown Council to await the passing of the proposed Legislation before amalgamating with the Erskin~ville Council, as the Local Govt. ct, Part 3, Section 16-~1 provides for such an amalgamation. It was Resolved. on th& motion of Alclerman Solomon, Seconded by Alderman Bugler, that the letters be ~Received.~, Mr. Burke thanked for his attention to these matters, and. requested. to kindly expedite the matter of the appointm~t of' a Meclical Officer for the Unemployed in this area, and, further, that the Erskl.neville Council be invited. to join in a Conference, with a vl.ew to the amalgamation of the l.funio ipali tie o:f Erskineville and Newtonn.

Letter f'rom the Petersham GOQncil, aSking eo-oper etion in an effort to have all Councilb Official Corresponclence sent through the post "0h Service~, the same as Government Departments. Alderman Bu.gler moyed that the letter be "Receive<ln, and. co-operation, as desired., granted. Seconcled by Alclerman Roberts, and. carried.

Letter :from the Kearsley Shire Council, asking co-operation in an appeal thr-ough the local Fecleral Member, urging that some provision be macle by the Government for the payment of rates on Old Age Pensioners' property, Where the Government has entered into possession of same. Alderman Dunshea moved. that the letter be "Received", and co-operation, as desired., be granted. Seconded. by Alclennan Roberts.

Amenclment moved by Alderman Bugler, that the letter be "'Received'" only. Seconded. by Alderman Fleming.

The voting being in favour of the Amenclment,, it was then submitted as the SQbstanttve motion, and. declared. carried.

Letter from the Under-Secretary, Department of Local Government, covering ~he Governor's approval of the sale of COQncil' s land. in Miss.enclen Road., between Campbell & Richard Streets, Newtown. Alclerman Delve moved. that the lett.er be "Received.'', and the matter left in the hancls of' the Mayor to complete the sale of the. land, with power to sign all necessary clocmments,. i:f necessary, uncler the Corporate Seal of the Council. Seconded by Alclerman Fleming, and. carried. • . Letter from M.C. Chapman, complaining of the nuisance caused. by the Jazz Music at St. ~oseph's Hall, Lennox St., "Received.".

Application f'rom Mrs. at Metropol i t an RoPr, Party, Alderman Delve by Al.clerman Bugler

. • on the 1st & 8th necr.next, v. Gissing for peTinission to hold a Bazaar, with Chocolate ~fueel/ EnmorB , t o raise ~ds for the ~nmore Public School, Christmas moveQ _that tha aPplioation be "Received.", and. granted.. Seconded.

,, and aarried., . Letter from the Burwoocl Council, asking co-operation in an effort to secure the running of an early-morning Train between Central and Parramatta Stations, - leaving Central ahout 3-50 a.m., Alclerman Bugler moved. that the letter be "Received", and co-operation as desired., granted, proviclecl the Train stops at all stations en-route. Seconcled by Aldexman Delve, and. carried.

Letter from w. Lowry, challenging the Members of the N~wtown Council to a Cricket Match with the Cricketers' Ar~s Hotel Cricket Club, Newtown, - to be played on a ground to be a.I!I"anged.. Aldennan Fleming move.cl that the letter be "Received.", - the challenge accepted., and. the Cricket Match take place on the 3rcl necember next. Seconded by llclerman Tunshea, and. carried..

Letter from the Secretary of the Loc'al Government Assn., of N.s .• w., giving information re Basic age Recluctions, - Wages Tax, - Family Endowment, - and. Sales Tax. Alclerman Solomon moved that the letter be "~eoei.vecl", and. laid. upon the table. Seconded by Alclerman Fleming, and carried.. .

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283 2 •. PUBLIC DEPT., RE SAMPLES .

2833. B. SHILTON, RE EXTRA WE HOLIDAY AT ' D/fAS TIME.

2834, T.PROOSOV,RE

2835.

2836.

2837.

2838.

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USE OF THE OWN HALL AT H"{RITY RATES

' Xl·.:AS T CHILDREN .

RE F .AJ:TCY WITH CH'OCOLAT WHEEL AT M POLITJill ROAD. . .ALD.H .M.EARL, RE LUNCHEON ON 28th inst. DR.C.E.W. B PARKS ' & P GR011ND COM, RE INSPECT OF ENFIELD SW ll~.ITN G BAT S.O'SHEA, UNEMPLOYED & .ANT I-EVIc1TI C OUMI rTEE, RE BETTER CON FOR UNEMPLO

2839. F.ROBSON,RE SIGN AT 8 ENMORE ROAD.

2840. L.DARE & RE SUBDIVISI LENN"O::X: & AUSTRAL IA ST

2841. L.H.WELCH & C 0 • , RE LJ;..ND FOR '•ROUNDIN OFF" CNR.­BEDFORD & LIBERTY STS .

2842 • .M .R .M., RE RESUME OF ACTIVITIES.

2843. WORKS' COM. ' REPORT.

THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL (duly corrvened) , • ,...,

field at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTO~~ .J I

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on Tuesday the 21st day of November,l933 , at 7-30 o'clock p. m.

(Continued) -----! per unit, to date from the 20th inst., Alderman Ryan moved that the l etter be "Received" with thanks. Secomled by Alderman Bugler, and carried:.

Let'ter from the Department o:f' Public Health, covering the ana.lysi s of twenty samples o:f' milk, all of which were found to be correct. "Received'1 • . .

' Letter from B. Shilton, makirg applicat i on for an extra week ' o holiday at ' Affias Ti me, -to be taken out of his sucoessiv:~ Annual. Holiday s . A1derma.n Bugler mo ved t h a t t he application be nReceived", and granted. Seconded by .Alderm'l!l De l ve , md c arried.

Letter from T. Proosov making application on behalf or the R.S.& S.Lab,Club , for the use of the Town Hall at Charit.1 Rates, on Saturd~ the 23rd December, for the purpose of holding a 'Xmas Tree for the Children of the Unemployed , between 2 and 5 p . m., Alderman Delve moved that the application be "Receivedl't, and the use of the HaJ.l gran ted at the lowest charity rates . Seconded by Alderman Roberts, and carried.

Letter from the Secretary of the NeWtown-Marrickville Ambulance Brigade, making application for p ermission to hold a Fancy Fair with Chocolate 1'fueel at Metropolitan Rd. on Fridays and Saturdays, the 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd prox., to raise fUnds far the Ambu.lance. Alderman Delve moved that the applioatiGlln be "Received", and grantedo Seconded by Alderman Bugler, and ~arried~

Letter :from Alderman H.M.Earl, inviting the Members of the Council to a Luncheon to be held at the Central Square Cafe, (Marcus Clark's), on the 28th inst., to hear an address from the Ron. D.R. Hall on "The fallacies of the Douglas Credit System. Ald . Solomon moved that the letter be "Received", - the invitation accepted wit h thanks, and as many as possible attend. Seconded by Alderman Roberts, and carried.

Letter from C.E.W. Bean, on oenalf" of the Parks' & Playground Movement, inviting the Mayor & Aldermen to attend an inspection of the Enfield Swimming Baths on Friday the 24th inst., .Alderman Fleming moved that the letter be "Received", - t he invitation accepted wit,h thanks, and as many as possible attend. Seconded by Ald. Dunsfuea, and carried.

Letter from s.O'Shea, covering a Petition with 11 re quests to the Government for work, and better conditions and supplies for the Unemployed, Alderman Fleming moved that the cornimlnieation be nReceived~, and co - operation , as desired, granted, Seconded by Alderman Solomon, and carried.

Applicati on from F. Robson for permission to exhibit a Sign in front of No . 8 Enmore Rd. I t was Resolved on the recommendation of the Works ' Committee, that the application be "Receivedn , and granted.

Application from Messrs. Lionel Dare & Purcell, Solicitors, for Council's app r oval of 'Subdivision Plan of Land, -Lennox & Australia Sts ., - Approved , on the recommendation of the Works' Committee. ' ·

Letter from L.H. rlelch & Co., intimating that their client, G,Grc·ham, could not entertain the disposal of 2ft. of vacant land at the side and corner of his factory premises, Bedford & Liberty Sts., for the rounding-off of the north-western corner , as the loss to him would be between £350 to £40'0. It was Resolved on the recommend­ation of the Works ' Committee, that the letter be "Received", and the present footpath be "Rounded-off" by removing back the kerb and gutter, and altering the gully- covering , at an estimated cost of £15.

Letter from the Secretary of the Newtown Mayor's Relief Movement, giving a resume of the Quarter 's activities for period ending 30th September,l933 , together with a copy of the Balance-Sheet. It was Resolved that the communications be "Received", and the writer congratulated on the continuing success of the activities of the Newtown Mayor's Relie'f Movement . ' · ·

REPORTS.

His Worship the Mayor as Chairman of the works ' Committee, submitted a Report of a Meeting held on the 20th inst., as eontained on folio 330 of the Works' Committee 's Report Book, and embodying recommen~ations Nos.l , t o 8 inclusive. Ald. Ryan moved that the Report be "Received", and adopted, an~ its recommendations be carried into effect. Alderman Solomon in seconding the motion, stressed the importance and value of the work now reported a s completed i~ the widening of Missenden Road,from King street to Carillon Avemue , aiid it ~was unanimously Resolved that this Council pla~es on record its c omplete apprpval of the satisfactory and economical manner in Which the widening of Missenden ~oad, between King st., and Carillon Av., has been carried out, under the supervision of the Mayors of the Mu.nicipaJ.ity since Alderman Solomon's term in the year 1929, and continuing through the Mayoralty of Aldermen Goddard, Bugler, and Roberts, and completed <luring the current year during the Mayoralty of Alderman F.A. Newnham,LL.B., with special referenc-e to the valuable services rendered by the Town Clerk,(W.G.Salmon), d the ineer,{Mr.L.

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2844 . LI ~HT IN G 0 ~L. EE ' S

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2845 . -;n, ~P EE~ I s REP R"' .

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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN

MI UTES OF A EETI 'G OF THE COUNCD. (duly con'Vened)

Held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN

on TQ.escla.y the ~1st day of November,l933,al 7-30 o'clock p. m. (Continued)

J . Ke ll.v) , in connc tion •;i'th the carrying out and comple ti on of this important work • •

His 'orship 'vhe ruyor as Chni.,..m.nn of the Light ing Committee , mbmitted a Repor~ of a ~eeting held on the 16th inst., as contained on :folio 329 of the Lighting Comm~ttee's

... eport Book, e.nd embodying recommendations Nos .1 to 3 inclusive. Alderman Ryan moved that the Lighting Committee 's Report be "Received", and adopted , and its re·commendations

be carried into ef'feet . Seconded by Alderman funs he a, and carried.

The Engineer submitted his Report of ~orks completed or in progress during the past fortnight , mich was ttneeei ved".

The- Health Inspector su.bmi tted his Report, as contained on folio:- 38 of' the Health Inspector's Rep~t Book. Alderman Delve moved that the Health Inspector's ~eport be ~Received 1 , and adopted, - the applications mentioned in paragraph 3, be granted, -t d with reference to the Health Inspector's Certificates r egarding premises Nos.34,36, and 38 Ireda.le St ., Newtown, certifying that such premises were in such a condition as not to be fit for human habitation or occupBtion , and this Council as the Local .Authori

declares the said premises, Nos. 34,36, and 38 Iredc-le St ., to be unfit for human habitation or oceupation, an~ directs that such premises shall not be inhabited or occupied by any person, unless the specified repairs· contained in the Health Inspector's Certificates , are carried out, and completed to this Council's satisfaction, so as t o render such houses fit for human habitation or occupation; Th& necessary Closing­Orders to be served on the Owners · and. Oceupiers of the said premises, under th~ Corporate Seal of' the Council. Seconded by Alderman Stocks, and carried.

QWESTIONS !TROUT NOTICE.

Under this heading, Alderman Fleming asked. if any further communioation had been receive , relative to School-grounds being used as Children" s Playgrounds at other· than School hours.? His orship the Mayor intimated that no further reply was yet to hand.

Alderman Fleming a sked that the orks' Committee inspect the ~Right of Way" running from Bennett to Wilson ~t ., with a view to having the necessary repairs aarried out. The ~ayor said he ould have this matter attended to.

.Alderman Fleming enquired re the alignment of Albert St ., in front of' Nos.2;5/41. The ayor said he would refer this matter to the Engineer for report •

.ro.derman funshea asked that the M.Water- s.& D. Board. be requested to include Oxford St., when laying new ater-Mains in this area.,

And there being no further- business, the MeetiJlg terminated.

Confirmed at an Ordinary Meeting of the Council, held at th~ Town Hall,Newtown, on Tuesday' the 5th December ,1933.

TOWN CLEHK. MAYOR.