Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

490 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 25

Matters for Debate Aldermen Wax Eloquent. Should Council Purchase New Truck?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

Appointment of Health Inspector.—Mrs Allen Again—Administration a Common.—Hire of Town Hall Forms.—Septic Tank Nuisances—Lighting of War Memorial—More Work for Unemployed—Road a D—d Disgrace…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Shire Council Meets Outstanding Rates Discussed in Committee. Business Meeting Ends Early

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Timbrebongle Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, when many matters of district Intercut were dealt with before lunch time, when Council went Into committee to discuss letters dealing with outstanding rates…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Cobar Municipal Council Additional Train Service

Western Age · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 10th April. Present: Ald. J. T. Maidens…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

STABLES [?] Living [?] COUNCIL [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 4

Reference was [?] Health Inspector [?] meeting [?] oil to the fact [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

United Country Party Dubbo Electorate Council New Federal Boundary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 5

Dissatisfaction at the wiping out of Dublin electorate from Gwydir in the Federal area and the inclusion of a big portion in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

New Council Chambers

The Western Herald · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 2

At last night's Council Meeting considerable discussion took place on the proposed new Council Chambers. The Unemployed Relief…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Shire Resolutions for Annual Conference

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 10

At the last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council it was decided to submit the following resolutions to the annual Shire Conference, at…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Concrete Footpaths Water Augmentation Mentioned in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 4

The construction of concrete footpaths in the main streets, at a cost of 3/6 per square yard to the rate-payers and the expediting of work…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

United Country Party in Conference Castlereagh Electoral Council Assemble at Coonamble Absence of Mr. Yeo, M.L.A., Explained by Secretary Mr. H. R. Buttsworth (Mayor of Coonamble) Elected President Important Matters Discussed and Resolutions Carried

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 5

Despite the comparative paucity in numbers much enthusiasm marked the meeting of delegates representing the United Country Party of the Castlereagh Electoral Council, held in St. Patrick's Hall, Coo namble, on Friday afternoon,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Our Local Parliament Lengthy Meeting. New Council Chambers Certain

The Western Herald · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 2

A lengthy meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. P. T…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Talbragar Shire Council Road Repairs Crossing at Eumungerie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 6

Many requests from ratepayers for road repairs were received at the monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday after-…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

A Shire "Road"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 4

Sir,—I would be truly thankful if you would allow me sufficient space in the columns of your widely-circulated paper, to permit me to give my version, in a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Financial Problems of Talbragar Shire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 1

That the finances of the Talbragar Shire Council are anything but healthy, was indicated at yesterday afternoon's meeting, when the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Sub-district Council in Conference Of Dubbo and District Bureaux [?] Members Welcomed and Found Worthy Southdown-Border Leicester Cross

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 5

Saturday's quarterly meeting of this organisation must rank as [?] a successful gathering The President (Mr. E. P. Baker, of the River),was unavoidably absent, but new members were present, their contributions to the various, questions revealed that the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Noxious Weeds Council Declare War

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 13

A matter which threatens to become a serious menace to the farming community, the control of noxious weeds, received…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Council Valuers Appeal to the Minister Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 1

A deputation, representing the Graziers' Association, asked the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) not to accede to the request of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

C.P. to Fight Restriction Machinery to Organise Producers. Australian Agricultural Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 5

WITH talk of production restriction in the air, the following artieve by Dr. Earle Page is of interest:— The suggestion of a plan to meet…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 24. Those present were:— Alderman…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

New Legislative Council

Western Age · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 3

At midnight on Sunday the old Legislative Council ceased to exist, and on Tuesday the new Council commenced to function when the new members…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 May 1934 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the he was held at the Shire Office on Friday morning last, there being sent Crs. Edwards, Goninan,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →