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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

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Cobar Municipal Council Water Shortage?

Western Age · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 18th December. The Mayor (Ald. T. A…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire Office on Friday morning last, the meeting being held on…

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Visit of Minister for Labour and Industry He Enjoys His Visit to Macquarie Shire and Wellington Town Praises Shire Roads — Entranced with Caves

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 4

Last Saturday, in response to an invitation from the Macquarie Shire Council, Mr. J.M. Dunningham, Minister for Labour and Industry, accompanied by Mrs. Dunningham and his secretary, paid a visit to Wellington. Inspecting…

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Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 6

The January meeting of the Gilgandra Sh[?]re Council will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday next. Amongst the correspondence…

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£2,000 Grant Shire's Successful Application

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

It will be remembered that the retired Shire President, Mr. T. M. Scott, accompanied by Councillor T. H. E Dugan (now Shire…

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Still No Action Phone At Mechanic's House Council Discussion

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 3

Some months ago the Mayor complained about the absence of a 'phone at the mechanic's residence. At that time he pointed…

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The First of the Year New Council Gets Down To Business Electric Light Extensions and Straying Dogs. Greetings From England

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

The first Council meeting of the year was held on Monday night. The badness was quickly transacted. Letters of greeting were received, by the first Air Mall, from three councils in England. The question of straying dogs was discussed as was also the matter of…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Brief Sitting

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 3

THE first meeting of the new year fas held in the Council Chambers Thursday night last, and the Council made a good start by…

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Shire Council Monthly Confab

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 10

The January meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday last, the chair being occupied by the President (Cr. P. P…

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Case Against Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 10

This was a case in which a young man, named Oscar Smith, grazier, of Burrendong (he was represented by Mr. F. Davidson, of Messrs Quirk…

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Shire Reports

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 8

The following reports from officers were submitted to last Shire meeting.—ACTING SHIRE ENGINEER…

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Cobbora Shire Council— Dunedoo Deputation Arrears of Rates Beni Crossing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 8

THE first meeting of the Cobbora Shire for the new year was held at the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Monday last, there being full…

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Water Supply for Dunedoo Deputation Waits on Cobbora Shire. Council Agrees to Adopt Scheme

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 8

AT last Monday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, a communication was received from the…

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ASSISTANCE [?] for Bridge Wingadee Shire

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 5

In connection with grants for the purpose oft assisting Councils to construct bridges and roads of access to settled areas, Mr. A. W…

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Council's Business Equal Share Sought

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 10

Several motions, which failed to find endorsement, were submitted to Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, it…

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Those Blinds [?] Council's Position Mr. Bluett's Advice Sought

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 1

A good deal of discussion resulted at last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, following a notice of motion of…

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Council's Protest Tooraweenah Deviation Reply From Main Roads Board

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 2

Regarding protests by the Gil-. gandra Shire Council against the action of the Main Roads Board in proceeding with works…

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Govt Grants [?] £300,000 Made Available Council After Some For Access Into Settled Area

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council an intimation was received regarding the £300,000 made…

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Collecting Arrears of Rates Timbrebongie Shire Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

Noxious Weed Inspector Finishes Work.—More Baby Graders?—Arrears of Rates Tubled.—Wyanga Roads Discussed—Eradication of Rag Weed.— Member for Dubbo Thanked.—Estimates Adopted.—New Works. The Timbrebongie Shire Council's first meeting for 1935 was held…

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Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 8th instant. The Mayor, Ald. T. A…

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