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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

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Electric Light Wanted. At Narromine Post Office. Mayor Smith Outspoken

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 5

At the Council meeting on Monday night, Mayor Smith had something to say in regard to the antiquated method of lighting the Narromine…

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Local & General News Council's Dobbin

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 2

The Tink equine aid, which Ald. [?] A. Tink kindly loaned to Council, the while the Mayor looked round for a suitable horse, went for a holiday last…

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Narromine Council Righting Storm Wrongs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting was held at the Town Hall on Monday. The Mayor (Ald. J. W. Smith) occupied the chair and those present were…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

THE usual meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. The holding of the…

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Flowers for Graves of Sick Council Criticised by Hospital Board Says Council Has Fallen Down on Duty No Grant for Hospital

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 2

That the Dubbo Council, in refusing to give a grant to the Dubbo District Hospital, had fallen down on its obligations, was the…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Meeting Many Interesting Matters Discussed Danger of Bathing at Weir Coonamble Council Squabble Ventilated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 4

Dubbo Municipal Council discussed many interesting matters at last night's meeting, which did not end until 10.30. Included in the questions dealt with was the consideration of suggestions forwarded by the Swimming Club to prevent…

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Nyngan News Personal and General Topics Municipal Council's Overdraft

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2
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Nyngan Public School opened the new year with an attendance of 202 pupils the first day. All indications of rain have gone…

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No Reduction in Gas and Electricity Charges Council's Agreement with Dubbo Lighting Company

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

"That Council agree with the Dubbo Lighting Company to have the existing rates for electricity and gas remain unaltered for a period…

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Unemployed's Tents Council Ordered to Return Them Or Pay £281 To Defence Department "Refuse," Says Ald. Macdonald

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

Unless Dubbo Council returns the military tents at present occupied by the unemployed, it will have to pay £2811811 to the…

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Dubbo Council Long Meeting Some of the Letters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 6

Ald. G. H. Cole was again an absentee. He is still on holidays, a letter intimating that he would be back in his chair for next meeting. Ald. J. B…

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'Ware of the Weir A Danger Spot Council to Safeguard

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

Times out of number the danger of swimming too close to the Weir has been stressed in "The Liberal" columns…

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Ridiculous Attitude of Council Parking Prohibited—Bands Banned Health Inspector Mudie's Suggestion

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

Considerable surprise and amusement was caused locally on Saturday when word flashed around own that certain…

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The Band and the Council Action Deprives Residents Of Musical Entertainment (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

Sir,—Please allow me space to protest, per medium of your valuable paper, against the attitude adopted towards the Town Band by our local…

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Macquarie Shire Council Special Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 5

A special meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held on Saturday last, when the President, Cr. Edwards, presided…

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Around The Council Table Meeting of Civic Fathers

Western Age · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 15th instant. Present:…

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Our Local Council General Business At Last Sitting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 3

The following general discussions took place, at the last meeting of the Gilgand a Shire Council, held on the 12th. inst.:—…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams The Upper House Privy Council Appeal After Easter London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

It is learned that the Privy Council will hear the New South Wales Upper House case on April 5, on the first day's sitting after the Easter recess…

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Arbitration Bill Before Legislative Council. Government Amendment Opposed. Defeated by Substantial Majority. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

Consideration in committee of the Industrial Arbitration and Conciliation Bill commenced in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon. In…

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"Ruthless Outlaw" Thorby Attacks Lang Planned to Smash Loan Council Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

The Hon. H. V. C. Thurby, speaking on the Financial Agreement Enforcement Bill. declared that the failure of New South Wales to meet its…

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