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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Municipality of Bourke Deputation to Minister, Application for Loan Recommended

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 3

A deputation including the Mayor of Bourke (Ald. T. Lee) asked the Minister for Local Government for an advance of £1000 to build a Town…

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Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday 27th ult. Present: Ald. J. T. Maidens (Mayor)…

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Over Council Table Small Meeting Works Fast. Many Matters Of Interest Dealt With

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 1

Reduction in Power Electricity Charges?—Renting Of Forms And Tables.—No Full Time C.P.S. For Narromine.—Administration Of Common To Be Discussed At Next Meeting.—Ald. Baker Finds No Seconder.—"Intellect in Councils.—Matters Held Over…

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Home to Roost Council Chicken Returns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 4

At least one of Council's chickens has come home to roost, although that fact was disclaimed when a letter was received from Mr. Charles…

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Petrol Pumps Cause Council Concern Must Eventually Go

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 5

That the numerous petrol pumps in Dubbo must eventually be removed from the footpaths was the opinion expressed at Council…

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Short Meeting Of Dubbo Council Nothing Contentious Cited

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 4

The business sheet being light, and no contentious matters listed for discussion. Council surprised itself by finishing Tuesday night's…

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Local & General News Municipal Roll

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 2

Council recently called applications for the position of collector for the municipal roll, at a remuneration of £50. Applications, closed on Tuesday…

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Khaki Weed Menace to Municipality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 4

That khaki weed was a menace to the municipality, was the opinion expressed by the Mayor (Ald. G. Fitz Hill) at Tuesday night's…

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Primary Producers' Notes (Issued by authority of the Central Executive Council of the Primary Producers' Union). One Australian Price

Western Age · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 4

It has never been claimed that the legislation which is intended to stabilise the dairy industry will be a solution of all the difficulties and…

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Mayor's New Car

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1934 · page 7

Our Mayor, Aid. Gordon Fitz Hill, now sports a brand new car, the little old light grey Hillman, which has slipped over the streets of Dubbo for years,…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 3

[?] usual monthly meeting of the [?] Shire Council was held at shire office on Saturday morning [?] there being present,…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 4

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

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Bodangora Watering Place. Common Trustees Want Control Cobbora Shire will Help

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 5

PRIOR to the ordinary business of the Cobbora Shire meeting, which was held at the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Thursday last, a…

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Shire Council General Discussions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday last, when the following business was dealt with.—…

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Shire Reports

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 10

The followig reports from officers were submitted at Friday's meeting. HEALTH INSPECTOR…

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Destruction of Trees on Shire Roads Council Decides to Prosecute

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 4

At Friday's Shire meeting, councillors resolved to prosecute persons responsible for the destruction of the trees on…

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Short Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday last, when the following were in attendance: Crs. J. Hitchen,…

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Deputation to Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

On Friday morning a deputation, comprising Messrs J. J. O'Mrien, R. Gilmour and W. E. Jarvis waited upon members of the Gilgandra…

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Upper House Privy Council Appeal Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 1

A leading authority, referring to the Privy Council appeal in the Upper House case said that should the verdist be against the Government, the…

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Sign of Prosperity Building Applications Record List Approved by Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

Of recent months many new buildings have been erected in Gilgandra, and indications point to many more in the near…

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