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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Shire Council Usual Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Councter was held on Friday. Tne Present, [?] [?]. Fallon, presided, [?]ers in…

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Shire Clerk’s Report Presented to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 8

The following Shire Clerk’s report was presented to Tuesday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council:—…

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Protecting Travellers Shire Council Meeting. Removal Op Warnings at Obstructions

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 5

A question which caused concern at Tuesday's meeting of the Shire Council was the problem of dealing with persons who…

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Are They Well Fed? Council Employees' Horses Shire Engineer to Report

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 4

"It had been reported to me," said Cr. Fallon (President) at Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, "thatispme of…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 1

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

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President’ Minute Presented to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 6

The Shire President, Cf. W. T. Neilson, presented the following minute to Tuesday's meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council:—…

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Council's Resoutions To Annual Shires' Conference

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 1

At last week's meeting of tha Gilgandra Shire Council it was resolved to submit the following resolutions to the annual Shires'…

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Noxious Weeds Report Presented to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 11

The rabbit inspector, Mr. C. Antaw, presented the following report the month of March to Tuesday’s meeting of the…

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Housing the Poorer Classes Discussion at Council Meeting. Alleged Insanitary Conditions

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 5

The Health Inspector, Mr. J. Wilson, reported to the Coonabarabran Shire Council, at its on Tuesday that…

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Council Takes Action Outstanding Sanitary Fees at Baradine. Number for Prosecution

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 5

The Health Inspector, Mr. J. Wilson, reported at Tuesday's meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council that he had .a…

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Destruction of Park Cattle Turned in at Night Serious Allegation At Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of our Civic Fathers it was alleged that the previous night cattle bad been deliberately turned into…

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How to Finance Trangie Water Supply Shire Councillors in Lengthy Discussion. "Must Be As Cheap As Possible," Says Cr. Craig. Minimum Optional Charge of £3 Versus Compulsory Charge of £2/10/-

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 1

With Hie Trangie Wafer Scheme before them on Tuesday last, the Timberbongie Shire Councillors indulged in one of the lengthiest debates that they have bad on a single subject. From 12.30 to 3.30 they talked of Dotting bat water, well, rates and charges—even…

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Dubbo District Centres Narromine Disastrous Fire Municipal Council School Improvements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 4

Good progress is being made with the additions, etc., to the local Public School. It is expected that it will be another three months before the…

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Improved Finances Talbragar Shire Appointment of Engineer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council, yesterday, it was revealed that for the first time for many years, the Council…

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Cautious Council Portraits of Royalty

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

Shortly after the death nf the late King' George V. the Talbragar Shire Council purchased his portrait to hang in the…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being present Ald. J. M. Whiteley (Mayor), J. F. Walker (Deputy Mayor), J. P. Dowd, W…

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Amaroo Shire Council Monthly. Meeting Resolutions for Conference

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 10

At the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council at Cumnock on Monday last, the Deputy President, Cr. S. R; Reynolds, was elected delegate to the Shires Association conference, and he submitted a…

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Cobbora Shire Council Meeting Engineer Swindlehurst Resigns New Divisional Engineer

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 11

The usual monthly meeting of Cobbora Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie on Monday, there being a full attendance of Councillors. The Clerk's financial report was…

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Poor Response Mayor's Coronation Meeting Shellharbour

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1

"When the Mayor of Shellharbour Municipality called a public meeting to decide the form of the local Coronation celebrations, the Mayor was…

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Around the Council Table

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 10

A letter was received from S. A. Ruttley asking for council’s assistance in securing a railway crossing Kenebri. Council decided to…

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