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 5 of 32

Water Supply For Trangie Urban Committee & Shire Council Join Forces. Back To Original Scheme Of £4060

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

Whatever differences of opinion there may have been between the Timbrebongie Shire Council and the Trangie Urban Committee were overcome at on informal conference which took place on Tuesday, when the Council's monthly meeting was held. After full…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

“A Firm Stand” To Be Taken By Shire Council Outstanding Fees at Baradine Method of Collection Unsatisfactory

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

Councillors took a serious view in respect to the amount of sanitary fees outstanding at Baradine, when this matter was placed before them by the Health Inspector, Mr. J. Wilson, at the meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council last Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Shire Council to Stamp Out New Menace Official Ban on Noogoora Burr. All Outstanding Rates Handed To Solicitor

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 1

GOOD-BYE TO "BABY" GBADEBS?—NEW DEVELOPMENTAL ROAD.—ASSESSING VALUE OF U.C.V.—NO SEDUCTION IN TELEPHONE CHARGES.—RATES FOR 1937 CONFIRMED.—BACK WATER ROAD COMPLETED.—NEW POWER GRADER CERTAIN…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Council Chambers Drill Hall Site

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 4

At Tuesday's Council meeting, Ald. Enderby asked the Mayor if Council's architect (Mr. Ross) had expressed an opinion as to whether the new Council…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Trespassing Stock on Shire Roads. Owners to Be Prosecuted

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

The Coonabarabran Pastures Protection Board has whitten to the Coonabarabran Shire Council advising that It was the intention of the…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Youth for Park Discussion in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 6

The employment of a youth in Victoria Park caused discussion at Tuesday's Council meeting, when some aldermen expressed the opinion that an…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Electricity Main Cut Council Accepts Apology

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 8

Following the action of a local resident in instructing the electricity main to be cut when a cottage was being demolished in…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Sunday Swimming Carnival Dubbo Council's Move

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 3

According to reports from Dubbo its appears that the Council is out to make a big showing with their Olympic pool, and are not taking…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

American Swimming Star for Dubbo Council's Decision Big Carnival At the Olympic Pool

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1937 · page 5

Realising that Dubbo has the most beautiful swimming pool in Australia, Dubbo Council has decided to invite Media, the famous…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dubbo District Centres Narromine Improvements Scheme Adopted by Council No Quorum

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1937 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, called for Monday night, lapsed for want of a quorum. INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATIONS…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Civic Sacrilege Council's Action Condemned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 4

Preaching from the text, "So that the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath," St. Mark's Gospel, ch. 2, v. 28, on Sunday morning, the Rev. J…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8

The February meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday, the President (Cr. P. P. Fallon) occupying the chair. Others…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Serpentine Opened to Traffic

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 16

The usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held at Cumnock on Monday last, those present being the President, Cr. G. H. Bowhay, the Deputy President, Cr. Reynolds, and Crs. Webb, O'Donnell and…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Shire Clerk

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Mr. J. B. Sword, Shire Clerk reported that he had pleasure in announcing that Mr. R. H. Smith had been successful in passing the final…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

Mr. J. N. Hunter gave a detailed statement of the number of men employed for the month and locations worked, and also in regard to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

The following reports from officers were submitted to Friday's Shire meeting:—…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Road Repairs Sought by Residents Petition to Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8

At the meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council at Cumnock on Monday last a letter, signed by several…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Bulk Electricity Proposal for Yeoval-Cumnock Council Considering

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

At the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council at Cumnock on Monday last the Council, after…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Council Finances Overdraft Limit In General Fund Costly Drainage Work

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

Owing to a hold-up in connection with a loan of £4441, Dubbo Council is facing a financial crisis. The general fund has been drawn…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

£6700 for Proposed Town Improvements Coonabarabran - Baradine - Binnaway Council Accepts Programmes

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 1

A special meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council was called on Saturday last to consider a proposal to amend the programme of works under the Local Government (further amendment) Act, to include work on Flags to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →