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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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White Elephant Council Will Sell

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 6

Anyone who has a suitable home for a nice white elephant should communicate with the Dubbo Council, which has decided to…

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Organised Sport And Sabbath Desecration Council Takes Action

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 2

After lengthy discussion, Council on Tuesday night refused the applications of the Hockey and Baseball Associations to play matches on…

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Sewerage Farm Construction of Drains Discussion in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 7

Principal discussion during general business at Council meeting on Tuesday centred around a proposal to construct reinforced concrete…

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"Preference for Returned Soldiers" Municipal Roll Collector Civic Circle's Gilbert and Sullivan Comedy Alarming Acrobatic Display

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 4

The Show is over, and, with its passing, have gone the visiting circuses, side-shows and vaudeville entertainments. The town was flat after a rollicking week of hilarious entertainment, which might be the reason why Dubbo Council endeavoured to stir things up again…

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Narromine Municipal Council Busy Night for Safeguarding Ratepayers' Interests

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 4

A lengthy business sheet faced the Municipal Council at its meeting on Monday night, when many matters of interest to the rate-payers were dealt with. The Mayor, Ald. J. W. Smith, pre- !…

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New Developmental Road? Gates Across Main Roads. Cutting Timber On Shire Reserve. Monthly Meeting of Timbrebongie Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Shire Council took place at the Shirr Chambers on Tuesday laat. A move is to be made to have the road from Oak's Brides to Tomingley proclaimed a Development Road. Council refused permission to cut a limited amount of pine…

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The Rotary Hoe Again Causes Discussion b Council. Lent Fuse to Sports Committee After Prolonged Discussion

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 7

The rotary hoe again became the hero of the main topic of conversation for a while at Monday night's Council meeting. The trouble…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Western Herald · Friday 11 May 1934 · page 2

Before Mr. V. H. Wells, Police Magistrate, the Municipal Appeal Court was held on Tuesday night last…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting War on Noxious Weeps Landowners Warned

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 May 1934 · page 4

AT the monthly meeting, of the Cobbora Shire Council, held at the Geurle Council Chambers on Thursday last, the chief discussion…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly, Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 May 1934 · page 5

THE Wellington aldermen met at the Council Chambers on Thursday night at after a lapse of a month, due the last ordinary fortnightly…

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Serious Matter Breaking Locks at Pound Yard Council Will Take Action

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 May 1934 · page 3

IN the Health Officer's report at the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last it was stated that on two occasions…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting General Discussions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday last, when the following matters were dealth with.—…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 8

The following reports from officers were submitted to Friday's meeting of the Gilgrandra Shire Council…

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Financially Sound Council's Position Overdue Rates To Be Reviewed Report From Auditor

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 May 1934 · page 4

The Auditor's report, which was submitted to last week's meeting of the Gilgaridra Shire Council, disclosed a most…

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Shire Council Valuations Protests by Graziers Ministers Promise

Western Age · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 3

zDelegates from the Graziers' Association asked the Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner) not to acc[?] to the request of the Institute of…

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Cobar Municipal Council Additional Train Service Refused by Railway Commissioners

Western Age · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last, 8th May. In the absence of the…

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Graziers' Meeting. Cattle Council To Be Formed?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

A meeting of graziers took place last Saturday afternoon. Those present were: Messrs. R. G. McKillop (chair), F. J. Bennett, T. M. Scott…

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No New Truck Yet Ald. Baker Still Wants Health Inspector. But Council Decides Otherwise

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 1

At Monday night's meeting of the guardians of Narromine—the Municipal Council—it was decided to secure additional Information before purchasing a new truck. It was also decided that as there were no further outbreaks of scarlatina, it would not be necessary to…

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Talbragar Shire May Meeting The Main Roads Programme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 8

That the Talbragar Shire Council is returning to financial solidity was evidenced at yesterday's meeting, when it was decided to approve of…

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No Restrictions Motions for Council Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1934 · page 1

Motions expressing opposition to the restriction of exports of Australian primary products, will be submitted to the Graziers' Federal Council of…

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