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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Office on Saturday last, there being present Crs. Edwards (President), J. Goninan, J. McLennan, H. Wykes The President's minute was to the…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being present, Ald. J. M. Whiteley (Mayor), J. F. Walker (Deputy Mayor), J. P. Dowd, W…

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Council Supports Swimming Club The Medica "Let-down"

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 6

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night last. Ald. Ayling, in referring to the failure of the…

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Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

Dubbo Municipal Council meets tonight. There is nothing contentious [?] the business sheet, and provided Mermen keep to the point, it should…

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Financial Matters Coonabarabran Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 5

Following is the report of the Finance Committee, which was presented to Friday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council:—…

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Noxious Weeds Inspector’s Report to Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 5

The Noxious Weeds Inspector, Mr. C. Antaw, has made the following report for the month of February to the Coonabarabran Shire…

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Cobbora Shire Council Dunedoo Water Supply Noogoora Burr Pest

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

Owing to the sudden illness of the Shire Clerk the February meeting of the Cobbora Shire lapsed, which accounted for the large amount of business that had to be dealt with at the meeting held in the Shire Chambers,…

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Shire Council’s “Firm Stand” Does a “Somersault” Outstanding Fees at Baradine

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

At last month’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council it was reported that there was a large number of debtors owing sanitary fees at Baradine. The Shire Clerk, Mr. G. A. Gould, requested council to…

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Shire Grader Levelling Sports Oval

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 8

The Amaroo Shire grader, having completed the work on the road to the showground, has commenced work on the small…

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Shire Council Finances Low. New Plant To Be Paid For Soon. No Summonses for Current Rates—yet

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

Although the President thought the present financial position fairly satisfactory, he reminded Tuesday's meeting of the Shire Council that the payment for the auto patrol grader would soon be due…

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Ulinda Creek Bridge Request by Coolah Shire

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 6

A letter was received by the Coonabarabran Shire (Council at its meeting last Friday from the Coolah Shire Council, requesting…

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Baths Still Open Municipal Council Pays For Tar-Paving. "Tree Planting a Failure," Says Ald. Dundas

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

There have been to may special meetings of the Municipal [?] lately that there was very little to be dealt with on…

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Dubbo's Noises Will Council Quieten Them ?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 7

Noisy noises during the night annoy Aid. Cleaver. He said as much at Council meeting on Tuesday, when he asked the Mayor if…

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Aerial Road Beacon Discussion in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

"No hide no Christmas box" aptly describes a recommendation from the Finance Committee to Council on Tuesday night. It…

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Application to Subidvide Discussed by Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 7

Mr. Dickson, of Dickson and Cowhan, was present at last Friday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council, and requested that…

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£5,200 LOAN. For Power House Plant Council's Proposal

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 8

Following a special meeting held on Monday night, the Municipal Council has decided to make application for a loan of…

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C.W.A. Mudgee-coolah Groop Council Meeting Held [?] Mendooran

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

A Council Meeting of the Mudgee-Coolah Group of the Country Women's Association was held at Mendooran on 27th…

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[?]Xious Weeds Destruction at Dubbo Noogoora Burr Council Takes Action Quiet Meeting

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

Dubbo Municipal Council decided on Tuesday night, to co-operate the destruction of the dreaded [?] burr. The growth will be…

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Country Leads Government In Aviation Narromine Better Aerodrome Than Mascot Shire Presidents Denunciation of Departmental Attitude. Visit Of Comptroller Of Aviation To Narromine

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

Aviation history was made at Narromine last week, when the Comptroller of Civil Aviation, Captain E. C. Johnston, M.C., came to Narromine and officially opened the hangar—and learned the indignation of the country residents at the failure of the Government…

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County Council And Single Women Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

By a majority of the County Council, Councillors McElhone, O'Dea and Cramer agreed to give preference to single women for…

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