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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Shire to Prosecute. Timber Cut On Road. Valued at £1 Per Tree

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 4

Following threats to prosecute any person cutting trees under its control, the Timbrebongie Shire Council decided…

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Cobar Municipal Band Ball Brilliant Effort

Western Age · Friday 24 August 1934 · page 2

The first of what is hoped will eventually become an annual Municipal Band ball was held in the Masonic Hall, Cobar, on Friday last. The…

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Local & General News Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1934 · page 2

As the business paper for to-night's Council meeting is fairly lengthy, the Civic Fathers might have a late sitting. Included in the correspondence…

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Dubbo Sub-district Council Meeting Agricultural Bureau of N.S.W. Keen Competition for the Principal Positions Mr. A. Radburn, Wongarbon, President

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1934 · page 8

There was more life and interest in Saturday's meeting of the Sub-District Council than the oldest delegate can recall. The…

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That Agreement Shire Boundary Road Work Discussion by Timbrebongie Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 2

The following discussion, relating to the Dubbo-Collie Road, took place at last meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council.—…

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Council's Blunder Over Impounding Officer Might Cost Ratepayers £90

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 6

Unless the Local Government solicitor has a different opinion from Council's legal adviser, ratepayers will have to provide £90…

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Car Hire Account For Hon. Architect Council Refuses Payment

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 4

Because it had not been authorised, Council, on Tuesday night, refused to pay an account of £2/10/- for car hire for the…

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Municipal Masters' Regular Meeting Dubbo 'Drome Pledged Moral Support Dubbo Ambulance Board Solicits Support No Boot Hospital for Relief Workers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 8

Among the many matters discussed by Council at Tuesday night's meeting was the establishment of an aerodrome at Dubbo. Aldermen were unanimously in favor of the project, and, although no suitable site is available within the town, decided to give their moral support…

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Council Honours Obligations. Signs In Streets Cause Discussion. Proposal to Erect House for Assistant Electrical Engineer

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1934 · page 1

The postponed meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night, when many different matters came under discussion. Including such varied subjects as calico advertising signs, repayment of loan instalments, applications…

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Another Mistake Made by Council Donation to Ambulance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1934 · page 2

During discussion of an appeal from the Dubbo District Ambulance, for a donation towards the new waggon fund, it was stated at…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1934 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning last, there being present Crs. Edwards…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Water and Sewerage Committee visit Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 September 1934 · page 5

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held last Thursday night, there being present, the Mayor (Ald. J. F…

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Church Council And the Lottery Strong Condemnation Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1934 · page 1

Speaking at a meeting of the Council of Churches, the Rev. H. C. Hunt took exception to the Director of the Slate Lottery advertising the fact that the…

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Shire Rolls Many Names Missing

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 6

Friday last, August 31, was the last opportunity residents had of having their. names included in the Shire Rolls, and thus, be…

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Council Insurance Discussion Regarding Commission

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 9

When the question regarding the transfer of council's Insurance policies came up for consideration, at last meeting, a good…

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Our Local Parliament Aeroplane Hangers New Council Chambers. Park Improvement

The Western Herald · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 6

Many important matters were dealt with at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the Bourke Municipal Council, held on Monday evening last. Present: Aids. T. Lee (Mayor), F. Permewan, A. Randall, C. Mox-ham, E. Francis, R. Oawson and the Town Clerk. Apologies were received from Aids. Coleman and Kessey…

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Cobbora Shire Council Money Passed for More Works. Gr. Jones Absent Owing to Illness

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 6

THE monthly meeting of the Shire of Cobbova was held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Thursday last, the [meeting having been brought on…

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Local and General Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 2

There is a lengthy business sheet for to-night's Council meeting;. and a long sitting is expected. In addition to the correspondence and reports, a Mayoral…

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Dubbo District Horticultural Society Saturday's Show a Success Excellent Display of Early Spring Flowers Official Opening by the Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 6

Longfellow described flowers so colorful and golden as "stars that in earth's firmament shine." A genius of earlier days, Virgil, said of the people who grew them, "They live for flowers, so great is their love of them and their pride in producing them."…

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Honest Stupidity & Broken Promises the Mayor's Candid Comment Council on the Impounding Officer Blunder Aid. Duffy Refuses Responsibility

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 4

"Better the stupidity of those aldermen who come heir, to try and safeguard the ratepayers' interests than those who sit back and won't take a scat on a committee, because they want to criticise. and those who congratulate the Mayor on his election, and promise…

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