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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Municipal Elections a Big Field

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 November 1937 · page 5

The field for the Municipal elections to be held on December 4th is one of the largest that has put up in…

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Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire was held on Monday last. Present: Crs. R. Reynolds (deputy president, presided), W. Lyons, B. Webb, J. A. Stapleton and J. O'Donnell…

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Cobbora Shire Council Last Meeting of Old Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 4

Extensive Works Programme for 1938 The last meeting of the present members of the Cobbora Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, this being the end of the…

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Shire Finances Presidential Statement. COUNCIL'S £1100 DEFICIT

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 5

"This Is pay swan song," said the Shire President (Cr. F. J. C. Bennett) in presenting the following report to the November…

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At Last! Sale Yards For Trangie? Favoured by Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 8

Progress is in the air at Trangie. A new water supply scheme is soon to be started, a bowline club has been formed and now…

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Coonabarabran Pastures Protection Board Grasshopper Campign Shire Council’s Attitude Discussed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 11

When the P.P. Board met recently the Directors were still incensed about the Council’s complaint to the Board in regard to certain landholders not effectively coping with ’hoppers…

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The Shire Elections

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 4

The most thorough election campaign that has ever been known in Narromine is being waged in 'C' Riding of the Timbrebongie Shire Council. Plans for ousting the two sitting candidates—Councillors T. H. E. Dugan and E. R. Crawford—were made some months…

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Gwabegar News Shire Work

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 6

During the last week great activity has been evidenced in road making by the Namoi Shire, near Gwabegar. A large tractor outfit…

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Shire Elections. Lost or Destroyed Ballot-papers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 5

The Shire Clerk states that any elector who has spoilt his ballot-paper by mistake or accident may, on giving it up, receive a new…

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Progressive Shire President's Minute Past Three Years' Work

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire the President, Cr. Whiteley, submitted the following minute:…

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Present Shire Council's Last Meeting. £8,000 Rates Out of £11,000. Trangie Water Supply Contract Delay. Tentative Estimates Fob Next Year's Main Roads Programme

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 1

The last Meeting of the present Council of the Shire of Timbrebongie was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, all members being present. A statement of rates levied and collected showed that Council has collected £8,000 rates out of £11,000 levied or…

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Shire Councillor’s Record Missed Three Meetings in 31 Years. Travelled 38,000 MILES

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 9

There are some very high records standing to the credit of shire councillors in this State, but that of Cr. Hodge, of Turon Shire (near…

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Civic Fathers Have Busy Night. Many Important Matters Dealt With. Council Restricts Use of Water

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 25 November 1937 · page 4

Important tartness was dealt with at last week's meeting of the Municipal Council, at which were present the Mayor (Ald. J. W. Smith), Aldermen Daffy, folding, Barnett, Cahill, Murphy, Tancred and Richards. A co-operative building scheme was amongst the…

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Municipal Council Monday, November 22

The Western Herald · Friday 26 November 1937 · page 3

last meeting of the old Council was held on Monday last. Present:—Aids. S. C. Coleman (Mayor), A. Randall, P. W…

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Wellington Municipal Council Final Sitting Before the Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 5

The Wellington Municipal Council held its final meeting prior to the triennial elections which are to take place next Saturday, 4th December. The Mayor, Ald. J. M. Whiteley, presided. Others present were Alds. W. G…

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The Mayor's Term Review of the Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 November 1937 · page 2

At the conclusion of the general business at the Wellington Municipal Council meeting on Thursday night…

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Presentation To Rearing Shire Council Member

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 4

The last meeting of the present Shire Council was the final one for Councillor Thomas Roberto, who has retired from Local…

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Local Government Elections Big Field for Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 7

On Saturday next the rate payers of the various municipalities and shires throughout this State will be called…

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Motor Vehicle Registrations Figures for Several Centres in Shire

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 3

It is estimated by the Department of Road Transport that there are 737 motor cars, motor lorries and motor cycles…

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Breaking of Council's Seals On Electrical Installations

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 2

The Town Clerk has informed us, for the information of our readers, that certain consumers have broken the Council's…

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