Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

634 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 20 of 32

Local Labourer Claims £400 Damages Slander Case Heard at Dubbo Mayor And Council Officers As Witnesses. DUBBO

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 2

£400, plus special damages for lost of employment, were claimed by Cyril George Cheney, labourer of Narromine, from Alfred Ernest Garnsey, salesman in charge of the machinery department of the Narromine branch of the Western Stores and Edgleys Ltd. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Binnaway-Purlewaugh Road in Bad State. Petition to Be Presented to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 1

A petition will be placed before the Coonabarabran Shire Council at its next meeting, signed by over 100 Binnaway ratepayers, asking for…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bourke Municipal Council. Governor's Visit to Bourke on September 7th. Erection of New Fire Station

The Western Herald · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 4

On Monday evening last a meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers, the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Municipal Roll

The Western Herald · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 4

The Municipal Roll is now being prepared for ultimate use as a roll at the forthcoming elections. Electors should see that their names…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Tree Planting Shire Council Campaign

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 5

In pursuance of their tree planting policy, the Macquarie Shire have decided to put in about 130 more young dock at various…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 July 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 the Mayor (Aid. J. M. Whiteley) , Aids. J. P. Dowd, W. G. Rose, T. N. Ayling,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wellington's Needs Mayor's Report Visit of Mr. Gallop

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 July 1937 · page 4

At the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last, the Mayor (Aid. J. M. Whiteley)…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Amaroo Shire Council Business at the Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 9

In the absence of the President (Cr. G. H. Bowhay), the Deputy-President (Cr. S. R. Reynolds) was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held at Cumnock on Monday last. Others present were:…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Local Jottings Drain on Shire Funds

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 2

Reports on works costing much more than there are funds available, were considered in the report of the engineer (Mr. H. Sando) at the July…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Amaroo Shire Electricity Scheme Address by Engineer

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 11

The Amaroo Shire Council has decided to hold its next meeting on Monday, August 23, at 3 p.m., to invite…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

No Lights Accident on Highway Council Takes Action

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 3

Linda May Carr, married woman, residing on the Common, Wellington, was charged at the Wellington Police Court on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Press and Council Thanked by Chamber of Commerce

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 6

At the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Coonabarabran Chamber of Commerce on Monday night Mr. J. Hawkins moved a vote…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wellington's Claims As Tourist Resort Need for Community Effort Stressed Council's Interest Generally Commended More Caves Publicity Essential

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 5

The decision of the Municipal Council to take steps to call a public meeting to discuss the formation of a Tourist Bureau, or a To [?]ist and Town Improvement Association, to further advertise Wellington and its many wonderful beauty spots, has been received…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

List of Municipal Electors

The Western Herald · Friday 30 July 1937 · page 4

Now is the time to get your name on the Municipal Roll. The Roll is being prepared and all applications should be in before the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held last night on account of the Mayor having to go to Sydney to-day. There were present: The Mayor (Aid. J. M. Whiteley), Alds J. P. Dowd,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Deputation to Council Ministers' Fraternal Protest As Does the P. and C. Association

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Municipal Council a deputation from the Wellington branch of the R.S. and S. League waited on the Council for the purpose of getting permission to use Kennard, Park for mechanical hare…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Council's Loan Arrangements Completed. Finalised Unanimously At 4¼ Per Cent. Discouraging Footpath Upheavals for Petrol Pumps

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 1

Last week's meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council dealt with many matters of importance, probably the roost important being the Hosting of the loans in connection with the footpath and guttering proposal* and the purchase of new electrical generating…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bourke Municipal Council. Entertaining the Governor and Lady Wakehurst. Municipal Roll Compiled. Powerhouse on the Phone

The Western Herald · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 6

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

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Dubbo Council By-election

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 August 1937 · page 2

A short while ago five of the Dubbo aldermen resigned in a body as a protest against the Council's action in proposing to build a new…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →