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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

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Amaroo Shire Council Regular Monthly Meeting Discusses Proposed Bulk Electricity Extension

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 7

Chief interest at the regular monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, which met at Cumnock on Monday last, hinged round the discussion on the proposed extension of the bulk electricity supply from Orange to…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 9

The following reports from officers were submitted to Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council: SHIRE ENGINEER…

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The Lord Mayor His Home Burgled Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 1

A thief entered the premises of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Howie, M.L.C., at his home at Hunter's Hill this morning and got away with…

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Swimming Club Room Mayor's Casting Vote Saves the Structure

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 3

On the pledge of an endeavor to pay a rental of £20 annually. Council at its meeting on the 7th instant, promised 10 build a club house for the Swimming…

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Council's Thanks For Services Rendered

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 4

It often is said that a Council has neither body to be kicked nor soul to be saved. Dubbo Council has both. Recent events have…

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Town Council Reports Works Busy Engineer Complimented

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 4

Reports at Tuesday's Council meeting showed that the Mayor, his sub-committees and officers, particularly the new engineer,…

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Correspondence List At Council Meeting Medical Science Approved

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 5

At Tuesday night's meeting a full Council was in position, punctually at 8 sharp. Matters dealt with included: GARDEN CITY…

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Prevention of Diphtheria Council Co-Operates Immunisation Scheme

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 1

It was reported to the monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council on Friday last, by the Shire Clerk (Mr J. B. Sword),…

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The Yeoyal News Bad Road Needs Attention Letters to Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 8

At the meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council at Cumnock on Monday last letters were received from the…

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Public Swimming Baths Deputation Wa Its on Council All Aspects to Be Considered Plans and Estimates—Government to be Interviewed

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1936 · page 4

Whether they are for or against the establishement of public swimming baths in Gilgandra, all residents of the Gilgandra Shire are vitally interested in the agitation of recent months for their establishment, and it will be learned with interest that after…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Diesel Train Facilities. Minister Unsympathetic to Sewerage Scheme. Council to Act As State Labor Exchange. Diphtheria Immunisation Scheme Financially Supported

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 3

A meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last in the Council Chambers. Present: Ald. C. Moxham…

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Shire Conference. 11,350 Compensation for Timberebongie

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1936 · page 2

Some time ago the Timbrebongie Shire Council was notified that all Public Watering Places would be transferred to the Pastures…

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Bourke Municipal Council Mr. Quin Leaving Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was called for last Monday night, but lapsed for want of a quorum…

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First Council Minute Book

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 4

Whilst waiting for the meeting to take place last Monday, the Town Clerk, showed us the first minute book used by the Bourke…

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Council Makes New Electricity Agreement. Supplies To Mill Means Addition To Plant. Gentle Cooing of Pigeons Causes Hard Words

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 May 1936 · page 5

The Municipal Council went into committee at Monday night's meeting to discuss the matter or supplying electricity to the Narromine Flour Mill, Council adopting a recommendation to accept Messrs. Gillespie Bros. offer of 1¼d per unit for the first 4,500 units…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Office on Saturday last, there being present Crs. T. Edwards (President), J. Goninan, H. Brazier, T. McLennan, H. Wykes and H. J. Edwards…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being present the Mayor (Ald. J. M. Whiteley), H. Ziehlke, T. Dennis, T. Ayling, J. F…

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Horticultural Society Assistance from Council £10/10/- for Prizes

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, the Mayor, after opening the Horticultural Society autumn show…

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Wellington Public Tennis Club Proposed Club House Council's Co-operation

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 1

At the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last, representatives from the Wellington Public…

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Wedding Bells Weston Alderman

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 5

St. Ambrose Church of England, Gilgandra, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty wedding on Monday afternoon, when the Rev. R…

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