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PRESENT.
APOLOGIES.
MINtrfES.
61?8. AUSTRALIA'S 50th ANNIV. ELEB.RE
DRESS BY MR RADLEY.
61 ?9. RSKINEVILLE OUNCIL RE
ON STREET REPAIRS.
6180 PUBLIC HEALTH EPT.RE MILK
SAMPLES.
6181 NORTH NEWTOWN INFANTS SCHOO RE SOLOMON
PLACE.
6182 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY JOINT COM. RE IMPROVEMENTS TO STREET
LIGHTING.
6183 PEACOCK JAM C RE STRIP OF LAND ,ALICE S
6184 MRS,ROLLESTO SUBD~VISION, i
RqLD ST.
WORKS & LOC OVT .DEPT .RE
:SLASTING.
6186 .SuPERINTEND F TRAFFIC RE NE WAY TRAFF C ARY STREET.
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Minutes of a meetin~ of the Council of the Municipality of
Newtown hel~ at the Town Hall,Newtown, on Tuesday,2nd November,l93?,at ?-30 p.m.
His Worship the Mayor, (Ald·.F.A.Newnham,LL.B), the Deputy Meyor, (
.:; Mrs .Alderman Fowler, and Aldermen Ryan, Goddard ,Solomo. , Porter, ,
Sheehan.
d.A.J.Collyer,J.P), eming,W.P.Newnham,and
Apologies were received and accepted from Aldermen Dunshea,and Roberts.
Each Member of the Council having received a copy of the Minutes of the previous meeting,
it was resolved,"That the Minutes be taken as read,and confirmed,and signed as a true
record of the meeting held on 19th October,l937".
CORRESPONDENCE.
From Australia's 15gth Anniversary Celebrations Council not1fying that Mr •• J.Bradley,
K.C.will attend the Council Meeting on 2nd November,l937, for the purpose of addressing
the members in connection with the Celebrations in 1938. As Mr.Bradley,K.C.was unable
to attend owing to an urgent engagement,it was resolved,"That the letter be "Received".
From Municipality of Erskineville notifying that they do not desire their portion of
Union Street to be repaired by drag-coating at present. Resolved,"That the letter be
"Received" and this Council proceed with the work on its side of Union Street".
From Department of Public Health covering the analysis of twenty samples of milk,all
of which were found to be correct. "Received".
From Miss.G.E.Gray,Headmistress,North Newtown Infants Demonstration School, notifying
the success of the school with Solomon Place in the School Gardens aompetition,and
asking that Council's Engineer interview her in connection with a Drinking Fountain for
Birds. Resolved, "That the letter be "Received'', Miss Gray congratulated upon the
success of the School in being placed second in the School Gardens Competition, and
that Council's Engineer interview her in connection with the Drinking ~ountain fo r
Birds,and report to Council regarding same".
From The Electricity Supply Joint Committee,asking for information in connection with
improvements to street lighting in this area during the past two years. Resolved,
"That the letter be "Received", and the information supplied as requested".
From The Peacock Jam Company offering to sell a strip of land at the rear of their
premises with a frontage of lOft. to Alice St. for roadway purposes. A report from
Council's Engineer recommending that the offer be not entertained was considered in
conjunction with the letter and it was resolved,"That the letter be "Received" and the
Engineer's report be adopted, and the Company be informed that the Council does not
desire to. purchase the land in question".
From Mrs.B.L.Rolleston making further application to subdivide 2 Harold St. Resolved,
"That the, appl~cation be "Received" and referred to the Works Committee for attention
and. report". ,
From Department of Works & Loc~ Government,forwarding regulations under Ordinance 43
to be observed by persons to whom permission is granted to carry out Blasting.
Resolved,"Tha.t the letter be "Received", and laid upon the table".
From Superintendent of Traffic notifying thet the regulations in co
"One Way" Traffic in Mary Street are being complied with,and that
continue to receive special attention by the Police and sui b
I Town Clerk Mayor
Minute Number
'18?.
6188.
6189 .
ols .
2200.
t\iarginnl Referen
6191. FI "Al CE CO • R:rom: .
( I 6192. IGHTI G COM.
6193.
3EPORT .
GINEEH 'S REPORT .
6194. flEALTH J..I5P. REPORT .
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEW T O W N
Ml L'TE OF A MEET! . OF THE COUNCIL H ld at the OU CIL
(duly com,ened)
'HAMBERS, NEWTOWN
on TUes ay the 2nd day of November 1937' at , 7-30
in the eve::1t of any non-observance of the regulations~ "Received".
o'clock p. m. (Continued)
rom The Communist Party, Ne town Branch, applying for permission to distribute leaflets in this unicipe.lity. Resolved,"That the letter be "Receivedn and permission,a.s desired, be granted, provided that every care is taken not to litter the streets with the leaflets".
~ended rom H.T.~organ & Sons submitting an application for approval to/subdivision of property
33/41 Alice St. being substitution of a 4ft.passageway in lieu of 4ft.right of way,shown on Lot B.on the plan, to comply i th the requirements of the Land Titles Office. Resolved, "That the application for subdivision of parts of Lots 54 and 55, Section 1, Volume 30?, Folio.l8Q,D.P.l28, property known as 33/41 Alice St,be approved,and the usual certificate issued; the undertaking having been given that • the Owners wil~ pave and drain the 4ft. passage ay sho~ on Lot B.on the plan,to the satisfaction of the Council".
ram Departnent of Main Roads, in reply to Council's letter asking that the tender of The Neuchatel Asphalt Company be accepted for the road surfacing of King Street,between Australia Streat and Church Street, asking Council to reconsider its decision and accept the tender of .B.Carr Constructions Company. Resolved."Tha.t the letter be "Received", and the Department be informed that in view of W.B.Carr Constructions Company's failure to honour the assurances give~ this Council in connection with the resurfacing of King Street South,and the unsatisfactory manner in which the work was carried out, Council is still of the opinion that t~e tender of The Neuchatel Asphalt Co. should be a.ccepted,and urges the Department of Main Roads to accept same, and that the matter be given immediate attention so that the work may be completed."
It was further resolved,"That W.B.Carr Constructions Company be written to asking them to immediately proceed with the Temova.l of the road surfacing on King Street south hich has been rejected owing to not conforming to the specifica~ion5 ,and to immediately
replace the paving in this section, and they be advised tha~ Council is disappointed with the manner in which the work has been carried out".
From Clayton Utz & Co. for~arding Contract of Sale for the purchase of land from A.G. Sims Ltd. in Station Street for Park purposes,a.nd drawing attention to vari9us rights of .ay in connection ith the property. Resolved,"That the letter be "Received" and the matter be referred to the Parks & Playgrounds Committee for attention and report, and the Engineer be i!lstructed to be in attendance at the meeting".
REPORTS.
His orship the 'Ma.yor,(Ald.F.A.NewnhamJL4.B), as chairman of the Finance Committee,submitted a report of a meeting held on 2 l~/1937, as contained on folios. 324/325 of the Finance Committee's Report Book, which recommended the confirmation of accounts Votes of Appropriation, amounting to ' £3159- ?- 2, ment of Accounts passed that Evening. 132?- 0- ?. Total payments from the General FUnd since last meeting. £4486- 7- 9. Refund of Deposit from Trust Fund, £10.
paid under and pay-
The Monthly Financial Statement of the General Fund was submitted and disclosed a. credit balance of £7425/14/9. ·
Recommendations were made as follows;-
(a.).Tha.t Mrs.E.Newell be informed that Council can accept no liability in connection with her claim for compensation for injury alleged to have been received in Missenden Road.
(b).That L.Rowley be informed that Council cannot accept any liability in connection with his claim for compensation for injury alleged to have been received in Wilford Lane.
(c).That V.Grirfiths be informed that Council can accept no liability in connection with his claim f~~ compensation for damage alleged to be sustained by his Motor Car in King Street •
. (d).That a donation of £5/5/- be made to the Newtown Branch of the Old Age & Invalid Pensioners Assn. to aSsist in providing 'Xmas ·cheer for their members.
Resolved,"That the Finance Committee's Report be "Received",and adopted the accounts confirmed and paid, the Monthly Financial Statement laid upon the table' and all recommendations contained therein be carried into effect" ~ '
His orship the Ma.yor,(Ald.F.A.Newnham,LL.BJ, as chairman of the Lighting Committee submitted a report of a. meeting held on lst November,l93?, as contained on folio.398 of the Committees•Report Book. Moved by Ald. Goddard, Secanded by Mrs.Alderman Fowler, "That the Lighting Committee's Report be "Received" and a.dopted,and its recommenda.tions,Nos.l to 3 inc~.be carried into effect". Carried.
The Engineer submitted his report of works completed or in p~ogress during the past fortnight, which was "Received" on the motion of Alderman Goddard Seconded by Mrs . Al Fowler. '
The Health Inspector submitted his report, as contained 5/186 of the Health
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Minute Number
Marginal Reference
6195. CLOSING ORDER 69 AUSTRALIA
ST.
6196. ELECTION OF ALD • SHEEHAN FOR COOK ELECTORATE.
61 97. PRESENTATION OF FRAMED PHOTO OF ALDERMEN AND
STAFF.
6198. ALD.SHEEHAN RE EMPLO OF STANLEY PIPER .
6199. BRD . OF FIRE COMMRS. -ELEOTlON OF MEvlBER: .
6200 . SUPPLY OF STREET NAME
PLATES.
6201.
6202. ALD.SOLOMON
6203.
6204.
6205.
LAST MEETI COUNCIL.
6206. . COLLYER R LOCKS
OUND LIGHT N ST . PETERS TATION .
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN 2201.
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TilE COUNCil. (duly COTI\Jcnetl)
field at the COUNCIL CIIAMUEHS, NEWTOWN
on <Tuesday the 2nd day of November, 1 ~37 , at 7-30 o'clock p. m. ( C oulinuNl)
Inspector's Report Book. Resolved,"That the Health Inspector's Roport be "Received" and adopted, the applications mentio~ed in paragraph 3 be granted; tho recommendation contained in paragraph 6 be givfn effect to; the matter of slot-locke on the lavatories be referred to the next meeting of the· orks Committee for attention ~nd report, ~nd the Closing Order in paragraph:4,certifying that premises,No.69 Auetr lia Street,ere unfi~ for human habitation or occupation,and recommending that the Council by en order in writing declare the said house unfit for human habitation or occup tion,end directing that it shQuld not be occupied by any person after the expiration of 30 days fro date of notice,unless the alterations end repairs specified in the Heelth Inspector's Certificate are carried into effect to the satisfaction of the Local Authority,be adopted, end this Council now declares that premises No.6g Australia Street,Newtown, are unfit for human habitation or occupation and shall not after the eTpiration or
30 days from date of notice be occupied unless the repairs specified in the Heel th Inspector's Certificate ere first carried into effect to the satisfaction of the Local Authority".
At this juncture,His Worship the Mayor on behalf of the Council,congratulated Alderman T.Sheehen on his election to the House of Representatives for the Cook Electorate,end trusted that his Parliamentary Life would be as happy as his Municipal Life. This was supported by Alderman Solomon. Alderman Sheehan suitably responded and thanked the members of the Council for their good wishes.
His Worship the. Mayor intimated that he desired to present a pr·o to of the Aldermen constituting the present Council,with the Senior Executive Offi~ers, as a memento of his term of office, and asked the Aldermen to attend at the studios of Mrs.Paine in ~nmore Road, for the purpose of having their photos taken as soon as possible.
MOTION PURSUANT TO NOTICE.
Alderman Sheehan's motion,
"That Stanley Piper,an employee of this Council, be employed on this Council at the full rate of pay applicable and received by other employees since 5th October,and that he continue in the Council's employ whilst his services are satisfactory ,or until further notice••.
was ruled out of order by Ris Worship the Mayor. · .
ORDEBS OF THE DAY~
As the candidates for the Board of Fire Commissioners Election were not present ,it wos resolved that the matters of aadresses by the candidates,and the casting of votes be deferred until the end of the meeting.
It was resolved that t~e metter of the supply of Street Name Plates be referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report, in conjunction with the Engineer's report on the number of street name plates in the depot which are suitable for use.
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.
Alderman Solomon asked if any reply had yet been received from the Commissioner for Railways in connection with the deputation which suggested various improvements at Newtown Railway Station. No reply having been received it was resolved that a furthei' letter be sent to the Commissioner,asking him for a reply in the matter .
Alderman Solomon drew attention to the fact that ae the last meeting of the Council would fall on ~~~t!Oth November,only a few days prior to the Triennial Elections,and moved
. that , this7~e ~andoned and the last meeting be held on the 16th November. Seconded by Alderman Collyer,and lost,
Alderman Ryan asked if the lavatory being placed in the back of the lock-up shop at the corner of King & Church Streets,where alterations are being carried out was in order.? The Engineer replied that the Lavatory was not in order,but that he had the matter under supervision. Alderman Ryan then asked that the matter be put in order,and the Mayor intimated he would place it before the next meeting of the Works Committee.
Alderman Collyer drew attention to the inadequate lighting in the cubicles of the Public Privies,and the Mayor promised to place the matter before the nezt Works Committee.
Alderman Porter drew attention to the fact that the lock- bars directed to be placed on the grates over stormwater drains had not yet been done. The Mayor promised the attent~on of the Works Committee to the matter.
Alderman Collyer drew attention to the eyesore and danger on St.Peters Railway Bridge caused by the woodblocks surrounding the light standard being raised much higher than the level of ~he road. Resolved,"That the matter be left in the hands of the Mayor and Engineer to make apw.Jc.!ht,j.,Q~ tcga'W Main Roads Department for a grant o place the road in repair ,and failin§r~t~e ma~ter be referred to the Dep tmen f Road Transport & Tramways,with·a view to securing immediate attention".
Town Clerk
Minute Number
52 ? .
5208 .
6209 .
621 0 .
52 l.
220 ... .
i"r int\1 Referen e
~ss
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23o - 238 KI G :""; SFI ?
PRESENT . •
APOLOGY.
6212. I ALD.ROBERTS' HEALTH·
6213. MINUTES.
6214. LATE MRS.P.P. SAMUELS.
6215. LATE MRS.B.A. :PAINTER.
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN
.\f!,\ L'T E ' OF A M EETIN F THE COUN''IL (duly con'IJened)
H ld at the OU /L HAMBERS, NEWTOWN
on Tuesday the 2nd day of November,~ 9'iW, ?-30 o'clock p. m.
(Continued)
Aldermen Sheehan mentioned that Simmons Street,off Enmore Road,was still e Conditional Tram Stop,although most inward and outward bound trams stopped there,and moved,that the Department or Road Transport & Tramways be asked to give the matter further consideration and investigation,as the Council considers it very apparent that it is no necessary to make this a permanent stopping place both for inward and out erd bound trams. Seconded by Alderman Ryan, and carried.
oved by Alderman Fleming, Seconded by Alderman Porter,"That the Police Department be ra~uested ,where practicable, to erect "No Parking" signs in places other than on the road ay to relieve the congestion and danger to traffio,especially in narrow streets".
Carried.
Alderman Collyer drew attention to the various methods used and the serious increase in the rents paid by tenants,and moved,"That this Council communicate with all other Counci in N.S.W.asking their co-operation in securing the re-establishment of the Fair Rents Court". Seconded by Aldermen Solomon,and carried.
The Building Inspector submitted plans and specifications for four Building Applications, hich were approve~rl~ubject to full compliance with the Local Government Act and Ordinanc s
governing building~h'as follows;- .
1. 76 Church St. Additions in brick, subject to the provision of residual yard space to be clearly shown on the plan.
2. 106 King st. New plate glass factory, subject to proper lighting and ventilation being shown clearly on plans and specifications.
:3. 236-238 King St.New shop fronts, subject to correc t alignment to Council's satisfacti 4. John St. Substitution in brick .of present ~alvanized iron structure. Lighting
ventilation to be shown clearly on plan.
At t~is stage the Council was addressed by Mr.T.D.Mutch,and Alderman Pursell,in support of their candidature for election to the Board of Fire Commissioners, and answered questions asked by Members.
After they had withdrawn it was resolved that this Council's votes be decided by ballot,and it was resolved in accordance therewith that t his Council's three votes for the election of a Member of the Board of Fire Commissioners of N.S.W. be cast in support of T.D• utch,lst preference. Alderman Jewell,2nd preference. Alderman Pursell, 3rd preference, and that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorised to affix the Common Seal of the Council to such votes as required by Law.
And there being no further business the meeting terminated at 10-10 p.m. Confirmed at an Ordinary Meeting of the Council held at the Tow Hall,Newtown,on
Tuesday, 16th November,l937.
TOWN CLERK. MAYOR.
Minutes of a meeting of the Council of the Municipality at Newtown,neld at the Town Hall,NewtoWff, on Tuesday,l6th November,l93?,at 7-30 p.m.
His orship the ayor,(Ald.F.A.Newnham,LL.B), the Deputy Mayor,(Ald.A.J.Collyer,J.P), Mrs. Alderman Fowler, and Aldermen W.P.Newnham, Sheehan, Goddard, Solomon, Ryan, Fleming, and Porter.
An apology wa s received and accepted from Alderman Roberts,and it was resolved that a letter be forwarded to Alderman Roberts expressing the Council's best wishes for his complete recovery to health and strength,and the hope that he would be sufficiently recovered to be in attendance at the last meeting of the Council on 30th November,l937".
Each ember of the Council having received a copy of the Minutes of the previous meeting, Alderman Collyer moved, "That the Minutes be taken as read, and confirmed, and sig,ned as a true record of the meeting held on 2nd November,l937". Seconded by Alderman W.P. Newnham , and carried.
Feeling referen ces having been made by the Mayor and Aldermen it was resolved by the llembers of the Council rising in silence,"That letters expressing this Council's deepest
sympathy be for~arded to Mr.J.Samuels on the death of his Wife,the late Mrs.Priseilla Pearl Samuels; Miss B.Painter on the death of her Mother, the late Mrs.Beatric~.A.Painter, aLd to the relati ves of the late Miss Hannah Mary·Victor".
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Minute N
Marginal Reference
6216. REPLIES TO COUNCIL'S LETTER RE FAIR RENTS
COURT.
6217
6218 ROAD T & TRAMWAY RE NUMBERING OF TRAM STOPS
6219 RAILWAY DEPT. RE NEWTOWN RAILWAY STAT!
6220 N ROADS DEPT. RE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME FOR PERl OD ENDING 30TH JUNE,l93 •
6221 TOWN CLERK,
6222
6223
6224
6225
6226
6228
6229
SYDNEY,re road openings
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN a2oo. MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TilE COUNCIL (duly conlienerl)
lleld at the COUNCIL (1/AMBEHS, NEWTOWN
7-30 o 'clocl~ p. m. Tuesday 16th November, 193 7 '0/ , the day of on
(Conlinu,.d)
CORRESPONDENCE.
Replies to Council's letter asking for co-operation in having the Fair Rents Court re-established;-
Agreeing to co-operate:
Municipalities of Balmain, Botany, Deniliquin, Larubton, Lithgow, Morpoth, Picton, Brewarrina, Waratah, Hamilton, Adams~own, East Maitland, Kiama, Nyngan, end Ashfield, and Shi're of Willimbong. (16}
No Action being taken:
Municipalities of Sydney, Armidale, Cooma, Ingleburn, Strathfield, Blackheath, Parrametta, Lane Cove, Cootamundra, North Sydney, Manilla, Hurstville, Ermington & Hydalmere,Homebush, Wellington, Glen Innes, Katoomba, and Shi.res of Nambucca, Canobolas, Lyndhurst, Mitchell, Jindalee, Narrabri, Cudgegong, Abercrombie, Hume, and Urena. (27).
(
R~solved,"That the letter~ be "Received".
From Department of Railways notifying that the footpath over the Railway Bridge in Erskineville Road has received attention,but that the road surface is a matter for the attention of the Departmel;l-t gf Main Roads. Resolved ,"That the letter be "Received" and the Department inform~~~fn view of Section 15A.(3) of the Railways Act,the metter is one for the Railway Department,and they be requested to proceed with the work of placing the roadway in order".
From Department of Road Transport & Tramways, notifying that it is considered too costly to number the tram stops,as requested by Council. "Received".
From Department of Railways, (per favor of F .M.Burke,M.L.A) , notifying that the Commissioner is unable to incur any further expenditure on Newtown Railway Station at the present time. Resolved,"That the letter be "Received", Mr .Burke thanked for his attention in the matter, and that the Commissioner be again written to urging upon
• him the necessity for carrying out the improvements suggested by Council at Newtown Railway Station".
From Department of Main Roads,forwarding copy of Maintenance Programme for Main Roads in this area,for the year ending 30th June,l938, at an estimated cost of £136. Resolved, "That the letter be "Received", and the programme accepted".
From Town Clerk,Sydney, forwarding list of proposed road openings for the six months ending 31st March,l938. "Received".
From Mrs.A.J.Williams,per P.L. Schonewald, applying for an ex-gratia paymeut for injuries alleged to have been received near 312 King St .Newtown. Resolved,"That the letter be "Received" and referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report".
From G.W.L.Charker & Cahill notifying intended action on behalf of John Barrett to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been received in Union Street . Resolved, 'lTha t the notice be "Received" and left in the hands of the Mayor and To7m Clerk".
From the Secretary, Newtown Branch of the Old Age & Invalid Pensioners Assn . thanking Council. for its donation of £5/5/- to their 'Xmas Cheer Fund . "Received".
From Department of Public Health,covering the analysis of twenty samples of milk ,all of which were found to be correct. "Received".
From M.Water.s. & D. Board, (per favor of Alderman R.S.Goddard,J.P) notifying that the interception of the existing drain in Bedford Street ,in connection with the amplification of the Johnstone Street stormwater Channel,will not be reached until about six months time. Resolved,"That the letter be "Received",and Alderman Goddard thanked for his attention in the matter".
From Newtown School of Arts inviting the Mayor end Aldermen to be present at the Annual Re-union to be held on Thur;day,2nd December,l937, at 8 p.m. Resolved,"That the invitation be accepted with thanks,and as many as can make it convenient attend on that Evening".
From R.Pawley making an offer to purchase c:mncil's Chevrolet Truck. Resolved ,"That the letter be "Received",and considered in Comm1ttee of the Whole Council at the conclusion of general business.
REPORTS.
His Worship the Mayor,(Ald.F.A.Newnham,LL.B) submitted a report covering the activities of the council for the Triennial Period ending 3rd December , 3?. M ved by Alderman solomon "That the report be "Received" and adopted, His War ip t Mayor be congrat~ated upon the comprehensive nature of the report,a th cellent Hark carried
Town Clerk
hnut Number
2204.
1 l~~.rginal
RefNen
o230. PARKS & PLAYGRO~DS COM.
REroRT.
6231. RKS co·. REPORT.
8232. ENGI1~ER'S REPORT.
6233. HEALTH INSP. REPORT.
5234. ALD.SOLOMON R SERVICE OF THE STREET LIGHT
ING.
5235. ALD.W.P. • ~i!Wl RE POST BUTI'S ON FOOTPATH.
5236. ALD .FLEMING RE ru:::...:ov AL OF "NO PARKING" SIG S FROM STREETS.
6237. ALD.FLDliNG HE SEATS A..-qO~l) ROCKERY IN HOLLIS PARK.
6238. 1 ALD.FLEMING RE SEATS IT
PHILLIP STREEfl'.
6239. ALD.FLEMING RE DIRT UNDE SEATS IN THE
I PARKS!
6240. ALD.PORTER RE CASUk.L n;oRK
ERS.
6241. ALD.COLLYER RE DARLEY ST.
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN
\II 'UTE OF A MEETING OF THE OUNClL (duly com,ened)
Held at ihe COUN JL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN
on Tuesday tht> 16th day of November , l 93 ? wt 7-30 o'clock p. m.
(Continued)
the p ·iod, nd that the report be printed and a copy forwarded to each R"'te 'er ." Tl.e motion lapsed for want of o seconder .
A.l. eritD.n Fleming mo\-e , Secorded by Alderman Collyer, "That the report be "Received~ and ado ted, and Uis ~orsh ip the Mayor be congratuleted upon the comprehensive nature of the report,and the e~cellent work carried out during the period" • ... arried .
His orship the Mayor , (Ald.F.A.Newnham,LL.B) as chairman of the Parks & Playgrounds corumittee ,subreitted a report of a meeting held on 13th November,l937, as contained on folio 400 of the Committees' Report Book. Resolved,"That the Parks & Playgrounds Comndttee ' s Re:rort be "Received'', and its recommendations be considered seriatum" •
. nfter cor_sideration,it es resolved ,"That the report be adopted,and the recommendations contained therein be carried into effect".
His , 0 rship the Mayor,(Ald.F.A.Newnham ,LL.B) as chairman of the i ork~ Committee. submitted ·a report of a meeting held on 15th November,l937, as conta1ned on follos.399/40 of the Committees' Report Book. Resolved,"That the Works Committee's report be "Received', and its recommendations os.l to 25 incl.be considered seriatum" .
Upon recommendation No.5 being submitted for adoption an amendment was moved by Alde~an Collyer, Secondea by Alderman Flemi~g, "That the matters of lighting the cubicles of the Public Privies,and again mak1ng them free to the Public, be given effect to by removing one-half-of each door".
The voting being in favor of the amendment it was then submitted as the substanti e motion and declared carried .
After consideration of all recommendations,it was resolved,"That the Works Committee ' s report be adopted, and all recommendetions contained therein{with the amendreent to recommendRtion No.6} be carried into effect".
The Engineer su~mitted nis report of wo rks completed or in progress during the past fortnight. which was "Rec eived" on the motion of Alderman Goddard, Seconded by Ald.Flemin •
The Health Inspector submitted his report, as contained on folios . l85/7 of the Health Irs ector 's Report Book. Resolved, "Tha t the Heal t:h Inspector ' s report be "Received" an adopted , the applicati ons menti oned in 'paragraph 2 be granted, and the necessary action be taken,in accordance with the recommendation in paragraph 3".
S~~TI 'S ~ITHOUT NOTICE .
Alderman Solomon drew attention to the unsatisfactory service of the street li ghting, and it was resolved,"That the Electric Light & Power Supply Corpn . be written to informing them of Council's dissatisfaction with the service of the street light ing in Newtown ,and requesting that more intensive attention and regular inspections be given to the light ing .
Alderman . P .Newnham asked when the post supported awnings were removed from the footpath,whose duty was it to remove the post butts . ? Reply . "The owner is responsible for removal". Ald.W.P.Newnham then drew attention to the dangerous state of the path in front of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Hall,~nmore Road,where the posts had not been properly removed , and the Engineer promised to have the matter ettended t o .
. . . renuest for the Alderman Fleming asked if any reply had been rece1ved in connect1on w1th ~ne;removal or "No Parking" signs from the streets. The Mayor replied in the negative.
Alderman Fleming drew attention to the seats around the recently constructed Rockery i n Hollis Park, and it was resolved that suitable timber backs be placed in the seats around the Rockery in Hollis Park. ·
Alderman Fleming moved, Seconded by Ald . Porter, "That two seats be provided in Phill ip Street,bet~een Glndstone Street and the Phillip Street Subway.~ntrance" . Carried .
Alderman ~leming drew attention to the refuse and dirt which accumulates under the seats in the Parks,and His Worship the Mayor intimated that he would give an instruction for the Gardener to keep these places clean.
Alderman Porter asked how many casual workers had been employed -in the las't fourteen days The ayor repl ied,"l5". Alderman Porter asked if the men were employad on Mai n Roads Work The reply was in the ~egative, end Alderman Porter then stated that he had been informed that these men we re not receiving the full award wa5es, and enquired if the men were being paid from Main Roads Grant. The Mayor replied that the men were being paid from Council ' s funds and were receiving the full aw~rd rate of pay .
Alderman Collyer mentioned thRt;HR~r~Jts£~e~£a~as unable to be completed owing to lack of Staff and transport, and sugges ted that the Council should proceed wit~ the purchase of an additional Lorry, in accordance \7i th the tenders already received. The Engineer replied t~at the seal coat had not yet been applied to this ork b t that he would endeavour to have it completed on Thursday,l8th November.
Town Clerk.
Minute Number
2205.
M arginal Reference
6242 ALD.COLLYER WATER
NG FROM MAI N DARLEY ST.
243. .FLEMI NG
244.
245.
6246.
OOTPATB IN STREET.
RE
HALL.
j
PRESENT .
APOLOGY.
MINUl'ES.
L~w~?IeR NURSE MORO MRS M. QUINN
247 • FAIR RENTS COURT.
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TilE CuUNCl L ( dulJJ ortlJened)
ffeld at the COUNCIL CHAMI:JERS, NEWTO W N
on Tuesday the l o th day of November , l 93 7 . a/ 7-3 0 o 'clocl~ p. m.
(roulinv0<1 )
Alderman Collyer drew a ttention to wa t er loaking f r om mains in Darley Street in tNo or t~ree places, and mentioned t ha t he t hou~h t that the tr r1ble was being c u. ed by he avy loads being dr awn al ong the s tree t in Lorrie r or the Sydney Steel ~orks , end it was resolved the t Darley Street be declared a street for ''Ligt t Traff ic onl y'' end that the necessa ry si~ns be erected i n the s t reet .
Alderman Fleming asked when the Engineer i ntended to proceed with t he r epairing of the f ootpath in Mary Street . The Engi ne~r repli ed that the work of reconstructing the whole of the kerbing in this street haJ been authorised , nd he was wai ting for an opportunity to commence the work and i ntended t o do the lo t at the one time ; he ould , however , give att ention to t he bad pl aces mentioned by Alderman Fleming .
Alderman Porter asked tha t as the Ki ngs t on Branch of the A.L . P . was holding a da nce in the Town Hall on 22nd inst . if it woul d be possible f or thei r sign t o be pl ced on the sign board in Ausfralia St . The Mayor replied that if alderman Porter ould interview the Town Clerk it could be arranged for the sign to be eY.hibited .
Resolved,"That the Council do now r esolve it self i nto a "Committee of the ''hole" t o consider certain mo.tte'r s".
Upon resuming in Council it was reported that the f ollowing matters had been considered r. and your Committee no w recommends ;'-
1. That the offer of Mr . R. Pawl ey to purchas e Council' s Chevrolet Truck be declined .
2 . That an advertisement be inserted i nviting loc al Garage Pronrietor s to submit quo t es and details of the work necessary to pl ace the Council' s Chevrolet Truck in runni ng order again, f or considerat i on at next meeting .
• • Moved by Ald .W. P . Newnham, Seconded by Alderman Porter, "That the report of the Committee of the Whole Council be ''Recei ved" end ad opted , and its recommendations be carried into effect ". Carried .
And there being no further business the meeting termi nated at 11 p .m.
Confirmed at an Ordina ry Meeting of the Council held at the Town Hall,Newtown, on Tuesday ,30th November,l937, a t 7-30 p .m.
MA.YOR . TOWN CLERK.
Minutes of a meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Newtown held at the Town Hall,Newtown,on Tuesday,30th November,l937, at 7-30 p . m.
His Worship the Mayor,(Ald.F.A.Newnham,LL. B), the Deputy Mayor,(Ald. A. J . Collyer, J .P ), Mrs.Alderman Fowler, and Aldermen W.P.Newnham, Fleming ,Porter,God.dard , Sol omon, and Ryan.
An ~pology was received and accepted from Alderman Roberts.
Each Member of the Council having• received a copy of the Minutes of the pr evi ou s meeting Alderman ~an moved "That the Minutes be t aken as read , and confirmed , and signed•~s a true record of the meet~ng ~eldon 16th November ,l937". Seconded by Alderman Fleming, and carried.
Feeling references having been made by t he Mayor and Aldermen i t was res ol ved by the Members of the Council rising in silence, "That letters expressing this Council's sympathy be forwarded to Mr.H.C.Crpft on the death of hi s brother,the lat e Mr . Herbert Croft; R.J.Moroney on the death of hi s Mother, the l ate Nurse Mary Jane Moroney; C.A.Quinn on the death of his Wife,the late Mrs . ~.M. Quinn, and t o t he relatives of the late w.S.Noble".
' CORRESPONDENCE.
Replies to Council's letter re Fair Rents Court: . Agreeing to co-operate:
MUnicipalities of Ho~royd,Tenterfield ,Carr ington , Moree, Ryde,Cesanock , Paddington , Auburn,Leichhardt,New Lambton, Alexandria, Mas cot ,Granville,Dungog , Lidcomb e, The Glebe ,
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Mayor
Minute Number
248.
6249.
6250.
6251.
6252. ,
' 2.2.06
I\ turginnl Re eren
ILLS R.E FAI~
S C URT.
ALD. EARL. . RE FAIR REN
OURT.
LOCAL GOVT.
ALKER SI.IlPS NEAVES, RE 42 ATKI ST.
M.A.! - ROADS DE aE RATE, 1938.
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN
\//~ L'TE OF A MEET/ ' f THE
on Tuesdey lh 30th
COUNCIL (duly con'Vened)
Held at the OUNCIL 'HAMBERS, NEWTOWN
day of November,l93_7t:Jt 7-30 o'clock p. m. (Continued)
Hillston,Gerringong, Wi1cannia,Wallsend,Richmond,Liverpool,Parkes,North Illawarra, Canterbury, and Shires of Bulli,Turon,Barraba,and Broken Hill. (Progressive Tota1,45).
No Action being taken.
Municipalities of Annandale, anly,Enfield,Moama, Warren,Hunter's Hill,Petersham,Grenfell, est Maitland,Bexley,Goulburn,Dubbo, Molong, Waverley,Burwood,Shellharbour,Mu.llumbimby, Concord,Bowral,Young,Coona~ble,Taree,Wickh~,Dundas,MUrwillumbah~astwood,Cabramatta & Ganley Vale,Bega,Woollahra,Condobolin,Drummoyne, Inverell,Junee,Willoughby,and Shires of Dumare sq, and Jwa ,Crookwell,Amaroo,Woy Woy,Lockhart,Jerilderie,Bibbenluke,Barraba,Yallaroi, rarringham,Hornsby, Gilgandra, Tumbarumba, Patrick Plains,Narraburra,and Waugoola. (Progressive Total,78)
Resolved,"That the letters be "Received".
From Erskineville Council,asking for certain information in connection with the profits allowed under the previous Fair Rents Acts,in connection with this Council's desire to have the Fair ents Court re-established. Resolved, "That the letter be "Received" and the Erskineville Council be informed ~hat this Council is not concerned with prior Acts but is endeavouring to obtain a fair deal for all concerned on the most equitable basis, having in view the conditions existing to-day."
From Alderman H.M.Earl, notifying that although this Council's letter re re-establishment of the Fair Rents Court was ruled "OUt of ·Order" by the Petersham Council,Aldermen Quinn, Buckley ,and himself were in favor of the re-establishment of the Fair Rents Court. "Received".
From Local Uovernment Assn.of N.s.w. f orwarding variation of MUnicipal Employees Award, and claim for new award for Engineers. Resolved, "That the letter be "Recei ved 1
' and laid upon the table" .
From Walker,Simpson ,& Neaves , notifying that they are of the opinion that the seepage at 42 Watkin Street was caused by the reconstruction of the roadway,and asking that the contents of their letter be noted. "Received".
From Department of Main Roads,forwarding requisition under Section 11 of the Main Roads Act for the year 1938, making a levy of seven~sixteenths of one penny in the £ on the Unimproved Capital Value of all ratable land in the Municipal! ty. "Received" •
. TO BAPTI T From Newtown Baptist Church asking Council to reconsider its decision not to provide 6253. CHU~CH, RE LIOHT- improved lighting at the corner of Church & Lennox Streets. Resolved,"That the letter
I G CNR. CHUROH be "Received11 and referred to the Lighting Committee for attention,and the Secretary & L~~OX STS. of the Baptist Church be invited to attend the Committee Meeting".
:VAUCLUSE C.>TCt.. 625~. STOP-LIGHTS
TRAMS .
From llinicipality of Vaucluse asking Council's co-operation in approaching the Commissione for Road Transport & Tramways to have trams fitted with stop-lights at the rear to indicate when the trams intend stopping at Conditional Stopping Places. Resolved, "That th letter be "Received", Council co-operates as requested, and the Vaucluse Council be informed that this Council has already moved in the direction desired"•
6255. OLD AGE P&~I N- From The Executive Council of the Old Age & Invalid Pensioners Assn.thanking Council for REUSE OF the use of the Hall and_the assistance given them during the past three years."Received".
6256.
6257.
6258.
6259.
HALL. OL.J AGE PENSI NERS RE USE OF
HALL • • EVA!S RE
TWO MONTHS LEAVE.
MALT ROADS D REMAIN ROAD
ACTIVITIES. ALD. FOWLER RE ELECTIONS.
6260. C.J. ARD RE SHOPS, KING & CHURCH STS.
I . HANCOCK RE
6261. RUNNER DOORS .JOHN ST.
From The Newtown Branch of the Old Age & Invalid Pensioners Assn. thanking Council for · the use of the Hall and the assistance given , them during the past three years. "Received".
From W.Evans of the Engineer's Staff,applying for two months leave of absence without pay. Resolved, "That the letter be "Received" and the leave be granted, as requested" .
From Department of Main Roads forwarding Bulletin relating to miscellaneous activities on Main Roads, and the Department's requirements and practices in re gard thereto. "Received"
CFrom Mrs.Alder.man L.Fowler,J.P. forwarding petition from electors in Gamden Ward in the vicinitr,v of the Camdenville Publac School, asking that the Camdenville Public School be appointed a Polling Place in connection with the Triennial ~ections on 4th December, 1937. As the polling place desired is within one mile of the polling place alrea~ appointed,and the Ordinance prohibits the granting of such a polling place,it was resolved that the petition be "Received".
From c.J.Ward applying for permission to alter the plana in connection with the remodellin of shops,King & Church Streets. Reaolved,"That the letter be "Received11 and the writer be informed that he must complete the building alterations in accordance with the original plan already approved by Council.
From W.Hancock asking Council to reconsider its decision,and allow him to substitute runner doors in lieu of roller shutters at Storeroom in John Street. Moved by Alderman Ryan, Seconded by Mrs.Alderman Fowler,"That the application be "Received11 and referred to the Works Committee for attention and report 11 •
Alderman Solomon moved as an amendment, "That the letter be 11 Received" and the
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Minute Number
Mnrginnl Reference
SYDNEY COUNTY 6262. COUNCIL RE
REFUSE.
S.G. CARTER 6263. PETROL PUMP A
ACME GARAGE ••
RAILWAY ESTAT 6264. AGENT RE AWNI
13/15 ENMORE
J. YATES LTD. 6265. RE FACTORY,
NEWMAN STREET
• •
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6266 • FI NANCE COMMITTEE.
6267 • ENGI .NEER' S REPORT.
ALD RYAN RE 6268 • KING ST •
NSTRUCTIO
6269 • HEALTH INSP. REPORT.
HEALTH INSP. 6270 • REPORT RE
LAVATORIES.
HEALTH INSP. 6 2 ?1. REPORT RE
J. GEE.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN 2207
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF TJ IE COUNCIL ( Jufy COIM.ned)
field at the COUNUL CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN
on Tuesday the 30th day of November ,1937 '• at 7-30 o'cloc~ p. m.
((' ontlntJnd)
Council: adheres to its previous decision in the matter". The amendment lapsed for want of a seconder, and the motion was declared "Carried".
From The Sydney County Council asking for permission to dispose of ash refuse from
the Bunnerong Power Station into Council's Til), commencing from the year 1939. Resolved,"That the letter be "Received" and referred to the Engineer and Health
Inspector for report to next meeting of the Council".
From S.G.Carter applying for permission to install a double-headed petrol p~ at
the Acme Garage in Lennox Street. Resolved,"That the application be "Received" and
referred to the Works Committee for consideration and report" .
Estate AP::ent From The Railwayjapp~y~ng-ror permission to alter and retain existing awnings at 13
and 15 E~ore Road. The Engineer submitted a report in connection with the matter,and
recommended that the plans be not approved and a demand be made for the removal of
~~!!~ar~dD!~g~~ns~~~i;~~. ~i~~~Rfy~ij~~Y ~~g~~~=c~v:~c~r~~c~h:1i~gi~:~~~
1
~ep ort
be adopted. ·
From J.Yates Ltd. seeking approval to amendments and additions to plan of factory
in Newman Street,showing the southern wall to be replaced in brick throughout to
the height of the first floor, and for six windows steel framed and fixed,containing
flemish glass to be provided; the base of the windows to be 6ft . above ground level.
The Engineer submitted a report in connection with the matter. Resolved,"That the
application and report be "ReceiTed11 ,and the plans be approved subject to the
conditions set out in the Engineer's report,i.e., 1. All windows and louvres to be fixed and of a non-transparent nature. 2. Council to retain the right to ·demand the removal of windows and closing of
openings".
REPORTS.
His Worship the Mayor,(Ald. F . A.Newnham,LL.B) ,as chairman of the Finance Committee,
submitted a re port of a meeting held on 30th November,l9 37 , as contained on folios.
326/7 ·of the Finance Committee's RepoFt Book, which recommended the confirmation
of accounts paid under Votes of Appropriation,amounting to, £2106- 2-S,and payment of accounts passed that Evening. 595- 1-3.
Total payments from the General Fund since last Meeting. £2701-3-11.
The Monthly Financial Statement of the •General Fund was also submitted and disclosed
a credit balance of £4630/5/8.
It was further recommended;-{a) . That P .L. Schon~wald be informed that Council can accept no liability in
connection with his application for an ex-gratia payment on behalf of ~s.A.J .
Williams in connection with an accident alleged to have been received on the footpath
in King Street. (b) . That Mrs.K. Hawkes' resignation as Town Hall Caretaker be accepted,and the
~myor's action in appointing a Male Caretaker,( 1~.R . Bu1k) be approved.
Moved by Alderman Ryan, Seconded by Ald.Solomon," That the Finance Committee ' s Report
be "Received" and adopted, the accounts confirmed and paid, the Monthly Financial
Statement laid upon the table, and all recommendations contained therein be carried
into effect". Carried.
T~e Engineer submitted his report of works completed or in progress during the past
fortnight,..Alderman W.P.Newnham moved, Seconded by .Alderman Ryan, "That the Engineer's Report be "Received", and the Main Roads Department be written to notifying them that in view of the unworkmanlike manner,and the deficiency in bitumen
content of the mix laid down in King Street,between Australia Street and Church Street,
that this Council enters an emphatic protest agains t the letting of the contract to
W.B.Carr Constructions in view of Council's expressed request that the contract be
let to the Neuchatel A~phalt Co, and that the Department be requested to send its
Officers to confer with our Engineer with a view to having this work completed as
soon as possible". Carried.
The9ft~~tth Inspeotor submitted his report,as contained on folioa.l87/8Qf the Health
Inspector's Report Book. Resolved, "That the Health Inspector's Report be "Received" and adopted, and the applications mentioned in paragraph 3 be granted" •
Chief . The/Health Inspector submitted a report notify~ng that the water supply to the
cisterns in the lavatories and to the fittings on the top floor of the Newtown Junior
Technical School,Norfolk st. is inadequate,and recommending that the matter be
brought under the notice of the Department of Education. Resolved, "That the report
be "Received", and adopted.
Th~~~~lth Inspector submitted a report regarding 195 King Street,occupied by James
Gee as a Fruiterer and Greengrocer, and recommending that a copy of the report be
forwarded to the Public Health Department with a view t~Of~t~er proceedings being
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Minute Number
62? 2 .
6273.
;\ tar!linal Reieren
AL • GODDARD RE ILSO.~ ST
ALDE 62?4 . SOLO or RE
R....li'TIRI ~G ALDERMEN .
ALD . 6275 . RE ST .
62?6 .
6 2?? .
ALD . FLE=.:rr~·G HE LAVATORY AT
ST . PETERS R)..IL AY BRID
AI.:J • FLElil ~c HOLES I t ROAD .
THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NEWTOWN
MJ,\ l.'TES FA \fEET/,\ OF THE COUNCIL (duly coTil>ened)
Held at the COU r !L CHAMBERS, NEWTOWN
on Tuesdey the 30th day of November .1937,, at 7-30 o'clock p. m. (Continued)
taken. Resolved, "That the report be "Received" and adopted."
~he Clrlef Health Inspector reported that complaints had been received from residents of Camden Street relative to objectionable noises arising at unreasonable hours on the premises of the Bradford Cotton Mills,Ca.mden Street, and recommending that the Council exercise the powers conferred by Section 289 of the Local Government Act and noti~ the Company that ~he operating of machines in the dyeing section of their works must cease between the hours of 9 p.m. on the one day and 6 a.m. on the following day. Resolved, "That the report be "Received", and adopted."
OTION PURSUANT TO NOTICE.
Alderman Goddard moved;-
"That the bitulithic surface· of Wilson Street,between Erskineville Road and Watkin Street,be repair~d,and the Engineer be instructed to go into the matter of improving the drainage and levels west of Bro~ Street".
Seconded by Alderman Solomon. . Amendment moved by Alderman Fleming, Seconded by Mrs.Alderman Fowler, "That the matter be referred to the Works Committee for attention and report".
The voting being in favor of the amendment it was then 'submitted as the substantive motion and declared 11 Carried".
QUEST IONS fiT HOUT NOr ICE.
Under this heading .Alderman Solomon drew attention to the fact that as this was the last meeting of this Council he desired to pay tribute to the e~cellent work carried out by His Worship t he Mayor,(Ald.F.A.Newnham,LL.B), and Aldermen Goddard,Sheehan,and W.P. Ne mham, who were not contesting the Elections on this occasion,and moved,"That this Council places on record its recognition of the services of Aldermen F.A.Newnham,R.S. Goddard,T.Sheeha.n,and w.P.Newnha.m". Seconded by .Alderman Jl.:leming, and carried.
His Worship the Mayor,(Ald.F.A.Nevmham,LL.B) briefly respohdeu and thanked the Members of the Council and its Officers for t4e1r help and assistance during his term as Alderman and Mayor.
Aldermen Goddard and W.P.Newnham also suitably responded.
Alderman Fleming drew attention to the numbering of st.Mary Street being the same on the Newtown Side as the Camperdown Side, and it was resolved that this matter be referred to the next meeting of the Works Committee,with a view to overcoming the confusion resulting from this similar numbering.
Alderman Fleming asked that the incoming Council be requested to place on its estimates a. sum to provide a Public Convenience near St.Peters Railw~ Bridge.
· Alderman Fleming drew attention to holes in Lennox and Denison Streets and Lands Lane between Australia St.and Lennox St. and asked that attention be given to them.
62?8. ALD . GODDJLqo ~~ Alderman Goddard drew attention to the need for establishing a Full-length ;~~sP~fne TELEPEO ~ CAB '.l!..T Cabinet at Macdonald town Railway Station, and it was resolved, "That our loca17itemoer AT ~CDC~ALD- (T.Sheehan,M.H.R) be requested to interview the Postmaster General and endeavour to TO·· STATION. persuade him to establish a Full-length Telephone Cabinet at Macdonaldtown Railway Station"
CO~l!TTEE OF miOLE .
6 2?9 . RE CHEVROLET TRUCK.
Resolved,"That the Council do now resolve itself into a Commi t tee of the Whole to consider quotes for repairs to Council's Ch~vrolet Truck".
Upon resuming in Ccruncil it was reported that while in Committee of the Whole quotes for repairs to the Chevrolet Truck had been co~sidered,and your Committee recommends that the quote of s.W.Roberts,S Edgeware Road,at £39/i6/6,to carr.# out the repairs detailed in his quote,be accepted.
It was resolved that the report of the Committee of the Whole Couneil be "Received" and adopted,and its recommendation be carried into effect .
Alderman Goddard asked that his name be recorded against the adoption of the report.
And there being no further business the meeting terminated at 10-5 p. m.
Confirmed at an Ordinary ~eting of the Council held at the Town Hall,Newtown, on Tuesday,l4th December,l937.
MAYOR .
Town Clerk Mayor