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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

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Municipal Council Water Supply Scheme General Matters Discussed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 7

Council had a three-hour Kitting on Tuesday night, when several controversial matters were discussed. Principal item of general…

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About Noxious Weeds P.P. Board, Council and Shire Representatives. Sensible Talk on Vexed Question

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 3

FOR some time past big artillery has been booming among the above-mentioned bodies over a very vexed question, which concerns not only…

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Shire Election Two Surprises Four Candidates in Field

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

There are four candidates in the field for the seat rendered vacant on the Gilgandra Shire Council, following the resignation of…

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Sunday Sport No Council Objection

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

With very little discussion Council decided at Tuesday night's meeting to raise no objection to Sunday sport on the Oval…

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Council Subsidy To District Hospital

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

A recommendation that no subsidy be granted to the Dubbo District Hospital this year, was defeated at Tuesday night's council…

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Park Gate More Council Controversy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

When council decided, some years ago, to close the gate in Victoria Park, opposite De La Sallo College in Darling Street, there was a loud…

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New Grandstand Council Wants Grant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 4

"That an application be made to the Government for a grant of £2000, for the purpose of erecting a band rotunda in Victoria Park…

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Dubbo Aerodrome Mr. Perry's Offer Declined by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 4

Having no power to spend any money outside the municipality for such purposes, Council decided on Tuesday night not to accept Mr…

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Noxious Weeds Several Complaints Council Issues Notices Ruling of Water Frontages

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

Three complaints were received at last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council about the presence of noxious weeds…

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Relief Workers Increased Pay New Conditions Explained Council Co-operates With. Scheme

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 3

Although members of the Gilgandra Shire Council expressed the opinion that they were under an obligation to co-operate with…

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Angel Parking Head-on Contrary to Traffic Act Information From Traffic Superintendent Matter Discussed by Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1935 · page 1

Members of the Gilgandra Shire Council were stepping on tender ground when at last meeting, they discussed the question or…

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More Work Provided by Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 5

The £2,000 grant received by the Timbiebongie Shire Council for work on the Tantitha road, will do much towards providing work for [?]…

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Timbrebongie Shire Destruction of Trees

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 2

All persons are warned that trees and shrubs standing within the road ares arc the property of the Council and that any unauthorised person…

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Shire Council Discussions Many Works In Progress. Holes in Roads.—charges for Bowsers.—arrears of Rates.—selling a Boiler.—without a Bondsman.—applications for Grants—new Tenders Called.—council and the Aero Club

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 4

Many and different were the matters which were dealt with at Tuesday's meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council, which commenced at 10 a.m. and was still going at S p.m., when letters concerning arrears of rates were discussed in camera. Every seat was…

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GILGANDRA Shire By Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1935 · page 4

The by-election for the vacancy in the Gilgandra Shire Council, caused by the resignation of A. A. Mudie is creating a good deal of local interest…

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Narromine Council Trouble over Building

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1935 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. J. W. Smith) presided over the usual fortnightly meeting of the Narromine Council. Others present were Ald. J. M. Golding, M.V…

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Cobbora Shire Council. Connerty's Crossing Road Grading

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 March 1935 · page 5

OWING to car trouble on his homeward trip after his honeymoon, the President of the Cobbora Shire was unable to attend the monthly…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 March 1935 · 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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Sunday Sport Council Supports Parks Thrown Open Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 1

Marrickville Council defeated a motion for the rescission of a resolution prohibiting Sunday sport in the council parks and other properties used for…

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Shire Reports

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 March 1935 · page 3

The following reports from officers were submitted to the last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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