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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

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Dubbo Relief Workers Still on Strike Must Return Before Case Is Heard Council's Long Discussion on Knotty Problem Ald. Ryan Says Men Will Fight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 5

The relief workers, who downed tools on tint Wingewarra Street drain on Monday, are still on strike. They refuse to return to work until the men who were put off are re-instated. Council, after lengthy discussion, decided on Tuesday night that it would not receive…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Usual Fortightly Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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"Clap Trap." Aldermen Up In Arms. Criticism of Member for Dubbo

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 1

Quite a storm in a teacup arose over a seemingly trivial matter at Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, and…

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The Air Mail. INLAND V. Coastal Route. The Municipal Council's Case

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 8

Much has been said and written regarding this end of the England-Australia air mail service, and perhaps more will be paid. It has been…

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Shire Conference and Alsation Dogs. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 5

With one dissentient the conference carried a resolution urging the Government to proclaim alsation dogs noxious animals…

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Technical College Advisory Council. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly today the Minister for Education. Mr. Drummond, said that as a result of the appointment of a…

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Civic Fathers Busy. More Town Improvements Planned. Municipal Council Still At Work. Larger Plant May Mean Additional Street Lighting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 4

Further improvements for the town were suggested at the Municipal Council's adjourned meeting, held on Monday night. It was decided to make an inspection to see where additional street lighting can be used for the benefit of residents living outside the main…

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Soldier's Protest. Civilian Appointed? Council and Work on Sports Oval

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 7

A letter protesting against the alleged employment of a single man who. It was stated, is not a returned soldier, gave…

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New Voting for Municipal and Shires. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 5

In future the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Spooner, told the Shires Conference that the Local Government franchise would…

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Doings Around Dubbo District NARROMINE Shire Council New Club House PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1936 · page 4

Mrs. F. Ballhausen was hostess at an all-day tennis party on Thursday last, in honor of Miss Marion Scott. Mr. C. Edwards, on the staff of the…

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Five Starters For the Council Stakes Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1936 · page 1

Nominations for the Upper House vacancy, caused by the recent death of Mr. E. E. Collins, closed at noon yesterday. There will be live…

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Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 6

At Cobbora Shire Council's [?]ly meeting, held at Geurie, on [?] day, it was decided to grant [?]chise for the lighting of the [?]…

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Cobbora Shire Council Lengthy Meeting Council Accepts Geuirie Drainage Scheme

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire, held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, a deputation waited on the Councillors in connection with the proposed storm water drainage channel through the main…

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Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Policy Defined Regarding Trees on Roads

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 12

The regular monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held at the Shire Hall, Cumnock, on Monday last, the President, Cr. G. H. Bowhay, occupying the chair. Others present were Crs. Reynolds, Lyons Webb…

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Shire President’s Address

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 5

The Shire President, Mr. W. T. Neilson, addressed the gathering as follows:— “Mr. Chairman, Ladies and…

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Bill Through Council Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 1

The Legislative Council passed the second reading of the Railways Transport (Amendment) Bill, after defeating a motion by Mr…

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Swimming Pools State-wide Scheme Minister's Advice Shire Delegates

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 4

The Shires Conference was told by the Minister for Labor (Mr Dunningham) last week that the best way to perform its…

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Shire Clerk’s Residence (To the Editor, “The Watchman”)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 4

Sir,—May I crave a portion of your space to voice a protest against the proposed action of the Coonabarabran Shire Council to…

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IMPROVEMENTS At Council Chambers Work Started

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 3

The work on the new additions to the Council Chambers has been started, and when completed they should…

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Cows in Garden Protest to Council May Mean Pound Yards

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 8

As a result of a protest lodged at the meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council on Monday last at Cumnock, by Mr…

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