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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1936

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Lost Confidence Our Shire Councillors Too Much Business in Committee

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 6

To say that general dissatisfaction is felt by the ratepayers of the Gilgandra Shire concerning the doings of our councillors is…

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Cheaper Power For Industrial Development Council's Responsibility

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 9

As a result of the articles appearing in recent weeks in these columns, and written by Mr. Boys, there…

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An Open Letter to the Councillors of the Shire of Macquarie

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 10

Sirs.—At a recent deputation to your Council, I was informed by you that I must be consistent; that your Council could not wave a fairy…

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Bourke Municipal Council. New Valuer Appointed. North West Highway Renamed Mitchell 'Highway. Special Lighting for Carnival Week. Grader Doing Good Work

The Western Herald · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 6

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Ald. Walker and Coronation Trip

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, the Mayor, Ald. J. M. Whiteley, presiding. Other Aldermen present were:—Alds. J. P. Dowd, W. Rose, J…

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Shire Council August Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 10

The August meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was hled at the Council Chambers on Friday last, Council emerging into open…

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Cobbora Shire Council Decide on Pipe Line for Mendooran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 6

Several matters of interest to Mendooran residents, including that of combating erosion, were dealt with at the meeting of the…

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Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Association Minute Regarding Unemployment Council Co-operates with Executive

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 10

In the absence of the President, Cr. G. H. Bowbay, very little business was done at the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held at Cumnock on Monday last. Funds are apparently getting low, as several road…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 3

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

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Safety First Letter to Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 6

The following letter has been forwarded by the N.S.W. Police Safety Campaign Committee to the Wellington Council, seeking their…

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Military Unit For Dubbo Council Disapprove

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 11

Thus the Dubbo “Herald”:— Although the Dubbo Council ruled out of order the proposal to cooperate in the forming of a…

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Overdue Rates Amount to £8,700 Disclosure at Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 1

Gilgandra Shire councillors disclosed a "secret" at Friday's meeting, thanks to Cr. Tibbits. And it all happened rather…

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New Buildings Summary of Specifications Approved by Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 3

The following specifications, submitted by the Health Inspector (Mr. W. G. Watt) were approved of at last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire…

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Serious Erosion Pipe Line for Mendooran Cobbora Council's Decision

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 10

Several matters of interest to Mendooran residents, including that of combating erosion, were dealt with at the meeting of the…

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The Yeoval News Kerbing and Guttering Proposal Before Council Cr. Stapleton Moves

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 8

The proposal to kerb and gutter the main street of Yeoyal, submitted by Cr. Stapleton at a meeting of the…

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Off and On. Unemployed Relief. Council's Prompt Action

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 7

After working for months to have relief work restored in Narromine, the Municipal Council received notice a week or two…

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Fund Suggested To Honour Pioneers Proposal for Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 3

Mr. Leo Tuite, a member of one of the oldest pioneer families of the district, came to us during the week-end…

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Agricultural Bureau District Council Annual Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Dubbo District Council was held on Saturday last at Dubbo, when there was a fair…

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Further Step in Bulk Electricity Proposal Ejection of Sub-station Mayor Promises Reduction in Electricity Prices

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 7

A special meeting of the Wellington Council was held on Monday night last for the purpose of considering the erection of Council's sub-station and obtaining materials, etc., in connection therewith. There was a good…

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Should Main Roads Department Be Paid for Narromine Tar Paving? Mayor Smith Expresses Political Convictions. Preparing For Installation Of New Plant At Power House

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 1

The suggestion that Council might consider playing for the tarpaving of the main streets of Narromine was made at Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council. The general trend of opinion seemed to favour paying for the work—but not vet. It was…

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