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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Health Inspector’s Report to Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 10

The health inspector, Mr. J Wilson, presented the following report to the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council:—…

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Electrical Engineer’s Report to Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 11

The electrical engineer, Mr. R. Lloyd, presented the following report to the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council:—…

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Scenic Road to Warrumbungle Mountains Matter Before Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 5

At Wingadee Shire Council meeting on Tuesday Mr. R. W. Wilson (Hon. Secretary Warrumbungle Scenic Roads' Association) wrote…

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Shire Finances

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 3

The shire clerk, Mr. G. A. Gould, presented the following report to the last feeting of the finance committee of the Coonabarabran Shire…

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Amaroo Shire Council Regular Monthly Meeting Ratepayers Hear Electricity Proposals

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held on Monday, August 23rd, at Cumnock. Those present were Deputy President S. R. Reynolds, Councillors O'Donnell, Webb, Lyons, and Stapleton. President G. H…

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Gwabegar Activity Forthcoming Shire Elections

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 6

Great interest is being taken in the preliminary work in connection with the nomination of a Gwabegar candidate for the coming…

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Coonabarabran Shire. Lists of Electors

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 6

NOTICE is hereby given that lists separately for each riding and for Coonabarabran Urban Area have been prepared of persons who…

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Around the Council Table

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council the engineer’s recommendations in respect to increasing the Coonabarabran…

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Shire Clerk’ Report Proposed Widening of Lanes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 8

Mr. G. A. Gould, the shire clerk, presented the following report to the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council:—…

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Increasing Deficit to Nearly £ 1,000 Shire Council to Build Backwater Cowal Crossing. Delay With Trangie Water Supply Scheme

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 1

Elections were in the air at the August meeting of (Timbrebongie Shire Council, held on Tuesday last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and several references were made to the fact. Council decided to construct a crossing over the Backwater Cowal to enable…

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More Day Labor to Absorb Unemployed. Considered by Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 10

The employment of more day labor in respect to shire road works as a means of absorbing the local unemployed was the…

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"Election Propaganda in C Riding." "Misleading Circular," Says Shire President. " Making Correct Figures Available For The Benefit Of The Public."

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 3

"During the past two months or so two circulars have been distributed throughout the Shire—principally in "C" Riding," said the President, Cr. F. J. C. Bennett, at Tuesday's meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council. "One, recently issued under the authority…

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To Apply for £3,000 Grant Park and Sportsground Scheme. Council Resents Criticism Over Loans

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 5

Because it was stated that Forbes received a straight out grant of £6000, the Narromine Municipal Council decided, on Monday night, that It's request for a grant of £200 for Dundas Park had been too modest, and it was decided to have plans drawn up for £3000 on…

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Aldermen Favor Compulsory Voting

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 2

Most people are quite satisfied that there is too much compulsion already, but evidently some aldermen are dying to extend the…

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Broke His Heart Alderman Skies the Towel. Unreasonable Ratepayers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 4

Despite what some ratepayers say about them, aldermen have hearts. One suburban civic father reckons that his is broken…

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Must Apologise, Says Mayor. Councillor to Be Silent Otherwise

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 1

Referring to a letter in the Fifty-Fifty columns of The Sun, which stated that Williamstown Council was becoming a laughing-stock…

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"Would Spend Extra £300 if it was my Money" Technicality in Power House Tenders. Alderman Dundas Damns, Defies And Departs

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 1

After addressing the Major in stock-yard terms, Ald. A. B. Dundas walked out on Monday night's special meeting of the Municipal Council. This minor sensation followed lengthy discussion regarding tenders for the additions and alterations to the Municipal…

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Error of Judgment County Council Staff Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 1

It is understood that Mr. W. J. Bradley, K.C., has found the members of the County Council staff guilty of an. error of judgment…

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£500 PRESENT To Encourage Council. Aero Club's Spouting Offer

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1937 · page 9

Many Councils seek money from the Government, but few receive it from private data in their midst. However, the…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 September 1937 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Council Chambers on Saturday morning last, there being present Crs. T. J. Edwards (President), J. Goninan, J. McLennan, J. Brazier, H. Wykes, Council Clerk (Mr. T…

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