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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 November 1932 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning last, there being present Crs. Edwards (President)…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 November 1932 · page 6

THE fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being present…

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Shire Notice of Motion

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 4

For Friday meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council notice of motion has been given by Crs. Borough, Wheaton and Hitchen, that they…

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Committee Reports Adopted by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 2

Several important matters, Including the appointment of two ex-employees to the permanent staff, were brought forward in reports…

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Helping Injured Man Move in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 2

As the result of an injury received while in Council's employ, Mr. E. Maloney recently lost an eye. On Tuesday night a move…

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A Nasty Precedent Council and Bowser Fees

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 4

Dubbo Municipal council has issued an ultimatum to the Oil Companies, which have been advised that if they do not accept…

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Municipal Problems Collection of Rates Military Tents Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 5

The collection Of rates, the demand made by the Defence Department for the payment of compensation on military tents, and the…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. November Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 2

Present at the November meeting of the Timbrebongie Shine Council meeting, held on Tuesday, were President Craig (in the chair) and Crs…

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Welcome to the Mayor

The Western Herald · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 3

Ald Francis formally welcomed the Mayor back to Bourke. He had read with interest the Mayor's letters as they appeared in press of his travels…

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Mystery Questions Council Dray Repairs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1932 · page 4

Surprising questions were asked by Ald. Gilbert at Tuesday night's Council meeting, in connection with repairs carried out to one of the…

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Memorial Gates Mayor Finished His Job

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1932 · page 4

As detailed in Saturday's sports edition, rain married the official opening of the Memorial Gates to the memory of the late Geo. W. Bell. The ceremony…

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Gilgandra Shire General Council Business

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 8

The following general business was dealt with at the November meeting of the local Shire Council: BUILDING APPLICATIONS…

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Cobbora Shire Chips Not Superstitious

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 6

The Cobbora Shire Councillors are not a bit worried about 13 being an unlucky number, and they have no belief in that old fable about good…

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Shire's Troubles Talbragar Sells Its Plant

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 7

At last meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council it was decided to sell the road-grading plant, which originally cost £1217, to the Ma[?]…

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Cobbgra Shire Council Meeting. Monthly Meeting Proposed Reduction of General Rate. Dunedoo Ratepayers to Decide Water Supply Question

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 6

THE monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held, in the Shire Chambers, Gcurie, on Tuesday last. Present: Crs. McLeod (President)…

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UNFORTUNATE But Council Unable to Make Concession

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 8

Mr. Ted Diggs wrote to last meet ing of the Gilgandra Shire Council protesting against the impounding of his horses, which occurred about…

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Xmas Relief Grants Gilgandra Council Not Applying

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 1

Shire councillors had before them at Friday's meeting an intimation from the Department of Local Givernment advising…

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MR. E. E. SEMMLER Welcomed at Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 1

Before the commencement of general business at Friday's Council meeting the opportunity was taken to extend a welcome to Cr. E. E…

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Quotes Not Excessive For Hospital Installation Work Position Ventilated at Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 1

Electrical Engineer F. Brook gave an empathetic [?]lenial at last week's Shire meeting to the allegations that the price asked…

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Harbour for Snakes Weeds in Municipality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 7

Some weeks ago, "The Liberal" drew attention to the prolific growth of noxious weeds, particularly Patoraon's Curse, in various…

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