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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

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New Plant for Timbrebongie Shire? Trangie Aerodrome. Councillors Meet

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 October 1935 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers on Tuesday. The question of replacing the old plant with more modern equipment, was fully discussed, and the Engineer was requested to obtain the necessary information…

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League Council's Decision Italy the Aggressor

Western Age · Friday 11 October 1935 · page 1

The English United Press special Geneva correspondent reports that the league Council's committee of six has unanimously agreed that Italy has…

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The Abyssinian Trouble Belgian News Censors. League Accepts Council's Sanctions. Heavy Fighting Reported. London

The Western Herald · Friday 11 October 1935 · page 5

A London message from Addis Ababa states that Belgian officers have been appointed news censors, and are not allowing the…

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Relief Work For Cobbora Shire. No Special Grant

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1935 · page 4

Making every endeavour to carry on the relief work scheme, the Cobbora Shire Council nevertheless seems…

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Sunday Tennis Clergyman's Protest Council Changes Decision

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1935 · page 6

After a letter from a clergyman, protesting against Sunday tennis and the clothes worn by women players, had…

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Lord Mayor Low Grave Fears About His Condition Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1935 · page 1

The condition of the Lord Mayor, Sir Alfred Parker, is said to be serious. About six weeks ago he rallied from an illness and had reached the…

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Opinions of the People New Council Chambers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1935 · page 5

Sir,—New Council Chambers are a necessity and, as the matter was investigated, it was stated that it was necessary for Council Chambers and truck…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

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

The October meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Coencil was held on Friday last wren the following matters received consideration:—…

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Cobbora Shire Council Finances at Low Ebb Dilatory Ratepayers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last…

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Shire Meeting

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

There was a full attendance at the October meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council on Friday last, the President (Cr P. P. Fallon)…

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Relief Work in Cobbora Shire Men Want Continuance. Deputation to Cobbora Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 3

At the meeting of the Cobbora Shire on Tuesday last, Messrs W. Fraser (Bodangora), W. Sibraa (Montefiores) and Stewart. (Geurie), formed a deputation, representing the relief workers of Bodangora, Montefiores and…

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Dubbo Council Workers Routine Matters Water Supply Hopeful

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 5

The small chamber with its delapidated chairs was all too feeble for Tuesday night's demand on its accommodation. There were 35 present…

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Deputation to Council From Biddon F. and S. Association

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 6

A deputation representing the Biddon Farmers and Settler's Association awaited on members of the Gilgandra. Shire un…

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Pushing Burrendong Ahead Council's Action Co-operation Sought Conference Suggested

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 10

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council it was decided to call a conference at Dubbo for all interested in…

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Dubbo Council Disregards Ratepayers by Block Vote of Six to Five Petition Scrapped and New Site Decided Upon Aldermanic Amenities Freely Indulged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 October 1935 · page 1

Two big things were tabled at Tuesday night's Council meeting—a petition signed by over 400 ratepayers, requesting a referendum on the proposed purchase of a new site for the Council Chambers, and a notice of…

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Brief Council Meeting Speeding In The Streets. Baths Arrangements and Swimming Club Committee

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 October 1935 · page 1

Very little business wan transacted at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council, held last Monday…

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Lord Mayor Dead Sir Alfred Parker Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1935 · page 1

Sir Alfred Parker, Lord Mayor or Sydney, died at his home at Waltara to-night, after a lengthy illness. Sir Alfred, who was Lord…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Boy scout's Benefit Timberebongie Shire PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1935 · page 8

Prior to their departure for Cessnock last week, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollman and daughter Molly were entertained at a social evening at the home of mr. and…

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Council Reports Accounts in Credit Extra Aids Engaged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 October 1935 · page 9

A long list of reports was tabled at Tuesday's Council meeting, under the Deputy Mayor (Aid. A. W. Cleaver). TOWN CLERK…

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Dnbbo Buries Its Mayor Impressive Funeral For Ald. M. J. Duffy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1935 · page 2

The esteem with which the late Michael Joseph Dully, Mayor of Dubbo, was regarded by all sections of the community was evinced on…

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