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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

571 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 11 of 29

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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Mayor Criticised Discourtesy Alleged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 2

Mr. John Hogan, of the Douglas Social Credit Party, apparently had an unhappy crusade in Dubbo. That is the impression given in a letter…

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Municipal Council Has Quiet Meeting Influence of Children ?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 5

Although it was thought that Council would sit until, at least, the witching hour, at Tuesday night's meeting, all business was dealt with…

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Sports Ground Move by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 6

That a sub-committee comprising Ald. Cleaver, Corlis, Hooper and Enderby, be appointed to confer with the sporting bodies of the…

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The Loan Council! Its Functions

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 11

The Loan Council is to meet in May. It will be a critical meeting and its results for good or ill may be…

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Children at Council Hear Quiet Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 2

A party of girls from the Public: School, in charge of two teachers, attended Council meeting on Tuesday night, and, unless appearances…

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Another Setback For Dubbo Council Electricity Controversy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 6

Some time ago, Council decided to ask Messrs, Allison and Miller, who have been acting on its behalf in the electricity controversy, to…

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Council of Agricultural Associations Rain Protection Fund

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 7

Fifty delegates from agricultural associations throughout the State attending the annual conference of the N.S.W…

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The FARMER & His Markets Campaign Planned If Privy Council Appeal Dismissed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 7

Cheers gretted the announcement of the President of the N.S.W. Farmers and Settlers’ Association (Mr. E. Field) at the…

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Absence of Aldermen from Meetings

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 6

The Mayor [?] that some action should be taken in regard to the continued absence of Aldermen from meetings. By the…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Resignation of Town Clerk. Bourke Aerodrome Matters

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the Bourke Council was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Doings Around Dubbo District Narromine Sad Death Municipal Council PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 5

T. Harmer, manager of the local [?] of the Commercial Bank, has [?] after a delightful holiday [?] Sydney, Katoomba and Lake…

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Local Unempolyment Worries Council Unemployed Roll Reaches Peak Point Disappointing Conditions for Drainage Work Request to Government for Assistance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 9

Although it had been led to believe that at least 150 men would be given constant work on the Wingewarra Street drainage scheme, which will cost about £20,000, to which the Government has contributed £18,000, Dubbo Council has now been informed that the work…

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The League Council Grave Sitting Italians Walk Out London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1936 · page 1

The League Council met to-day in an atmosphere of anxiety and pre-occupation. Delegations generally agree that the League must continue. This,…

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Shire Council May Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 3

The [?] monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was helo on Friday last, the President (Cr. [?]. P. Fallon) presiding. Others i[?]…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 6

The following reports, from officers were submitted to last Shire meeting:—SHIRE CLERK…

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Shire Clerk Hits Back At Electrical Engineer That Resignation

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 3

In a report to Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, the Shire Clerk (Mr. J. B.. Sword) said that in Mr…

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Tree Planting Council Assists To Encourage Scheme

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 4

Following an application at last week's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council for permission to plant ornamental trees on…

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Our Park Flower Steallrs Complaint Before Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 1

At Inst meeting of our Citric Fathers, Or. Hitcllien said his attention had been drawn to tho fact that.a certain woman…

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Straying Stock on Main Roads Complaints Before Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 May 1936 · page 5

At Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council a complaint from Mr. O. J. McCutcheon regarding the…

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