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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Patch Work Council Footpaths No Defined Policy

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 7

With a properly defined policy of completing its work, instead of leaving it half finished, the Council could…

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Fourteen Candidates for Narromine Council. All Old Council, A Labour Ticket And One Many Problems to Be Faced

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 6

Fourteen residents, including the nine members of the sitting Council, have been nominated for the Narromine Municipal Council elections, which take place this Saturday, and speculation is rife as to the result of the voting. Six are endorsed by the Narromine…

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Civic Fathers' Lively Meeting Finishes Term. Narromine Council's Last Round Up. Plain Speaking And "Policy Speeches." Water Restrictions—additional New Pump

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

Problems of the year were discussed at Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council—the liveliest and last of the term. The water supply caused a great deal of discussion, and it was decided to obtain estimates of the cost of a third pump for the consideration of…

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Castlereagh U.c.p. Electoral Council Large and Representative Meeting at Gilgandra Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.l.a., Secures Unanimous Endorsement Preliminary Plans Laid for Approaching Election

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 2

Delegates from all parts of the extensive Castlereagh Electorate assembled at the War Memorial Literary Institute on Thursday afternoon last for the United Country Party Electoral Council Meeting, which was presided over by Mr. F…

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Cobar Municipal Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 2

Fifteen candidates are seeking election for the seven vacancies on the Cobar Municipal and is expected that keen interest in…

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Municipal Election. SATURDAY, 4th DECEMBER. 23 CANDIDATES

The Western Herald · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 4

Great interest is being taken in the Municipal Elections which take place tomorrow—23 nominations having been received…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 3

Dear Mr. Editor, Tomorrow the Electors of Bourke will be casting their votes. Never before has it been so important that a…

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Local Government Elections Saturday's Voting Three New Aldermen in Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 2

The Local Government triennial elections took place on Saturday last throughout the State. The Municipal elections at Wellington created a good deal of interest, and as a result of the voting three of the old aldermen were…

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Local Jottings Our Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 2

A correspondent sends along the following pun on the recent Municipal elections: The "Gardner" has "Rose" and he wants a "Potts" to…

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Election Aftermath Aldermen Resign

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner), referring to the case of two South Grafton aldermen who…

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Shire Election

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 7

I wish to thank the electors of "A", Riding for so generously supporting my candidature at the recent Shire Elections. I will do my…

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Before the Battle Happy Council Gathering Shire President Does the Honors

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 10

Following the usual custom, the Shire President (Cr. Neilson) entertained councillors and their wives and the staff at an afternoon on Friday last in the Council Chambers, which marked the conclusion of the last meeting in the year…

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Big Polls in Council Elections. Trescowthick and Tink Top Shire. Koerstz and Hall Displace Richards and Murphy in Municipality

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 6

Far more Interest was taken in the Shire and Municipal elections this year than has been the case for some considerable tune. There was an 85 per cent, vote in the Shire and 50 per cent, in the Municipality…

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In Memory of ‘Mac’ Shire President Unveils Photo. Adornment of Council Wall

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 4

Three generations of the well-known and respected Deans family have sat in the Coonabarabran Shire Council and helped to mould…

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Shire and Urban Elections Only One Change in Council Binnaway Candidate Successful

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 12

The Shire and Urban Committee elections, which were held by postal ballot last week-end, brought one change only amongst those…

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Shire Election Councillors Collison and Mudie Defeated New Council Contains Four New Men

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 1

The Shire election on Saturday passed off quietly, and at the declaration of the poll at about 6.15 p.m. only a few residents…

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Stuart Town Shire Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 4

The topic of most interest during the past week was the Shire election, which, concluded on Saturday. There was more interest taken in this…

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New Council Chambers Information Sought As Regards Grant

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 6

Mr. Spooner was asked if a grant would be available in the event of council deciding to build a new council chambers…

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Minister and Party Welcomed Representative Gathering At Council Chambers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 6

There was a representative gathering at the Council Chambers at 11.30 a.m., when the Shire President (Mr. P. Fallon) expressed his…

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Grant of £1000 SOUGHT To Compensate Council For Outstanding Rates

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 9 December 1937 · page 6

The Minister did not take long to make up his mind a connection with a request for a grant of £1000 to compensate council…

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