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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

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

The President (Cr. P. Fallon) pre sided at the March meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, held on Friday last. Others present were Crs…

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Shire Grader Work on Oval

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 5

The Amaroo Shire grader has completed work on the small recreation ground in. ploughing and levelling the sports oval…

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Deputations to Shire Council From Diggers, "Back to Gil gandra" Week, and Request for Road

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

Three deputations awaited on members of the Gilgandra Shire Council on Friday last, from the Gilgandra Sub-branch of the Re…

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Coona. Shire Works Committee’s Report

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

The following report of the works committee meeting, held on February 13 was presented to the last meeting of the Coonabarabran…

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Around the Council Table

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 3

A detailed programme respecting the Baradine loan proposals, totalling £1475, was submitted at the last meeting of the…

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Binnaway Progress Association Requests to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 3

Several requests were received from the Binnaway Progress Association at the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council…

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Gilgandra Recreation Ground Council Seeks Control Request to Trustees

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 4

Gilgandra Shire Council is endeavouring to secure contrl of the local Recreation Ground, and with that object in view are…

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Proposed Ulamambri Saleyards Shortage of Water Near Site. Discussion at Council Meeting

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 11

Cr. Malouf reported at the last Coonabarabran Shire Council meeting that there was little water at present near the site of the…

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Electricity Supply Will There Be a Change Over From D.C. to A.C. Current Council Investigating Matter

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 7

Ever since the time the Gilgandra Electrical Undertaking was purchased by the Shire Council it was realised that sooner or…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Swings to Be Erected in Park. Proposed Airforce Training Camp at Bourke. Protection of Fish in Inland Rivers. 13 Blocks of Land to Be Sold

The Western Herald · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Council was held on Monday evening last. Present: Ald. C. Moxham…

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Talbragar Shire Councillors Confer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 2

Owing to the absence of two councillors, yesterday's meeting of Talbragar Shire was conducted with only a bare quorum…

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Dubbo District Centres Narromine Municipal and Shire Bebeficial Rainfall PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1937 · page 6

The engagement is announced of Miss Margaret Cameron, elder daughter of Mr. Alex. Cameron. of "Nungar," Trangie, to Allan, third son of Mr. and…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 March 1937 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers last Thursday night, there being a full Council present. The Mayor, Ald. J. M. Whiteley, occupied the chair. Others present…

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The Explorers' Tree Wellington's Early History Reminiscences of An ex-Mayor

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 March 1937 · page 2

Mr. F. H. Kennard, a life-long resident of Wellington, ex-Mayor and Alderman, with a full knowledge of the early history of Wellington, writes from his home at Dulwich Hill:—…

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Local & General News Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 March 1937 · page 2

The business sheet for to-night's Council meeting is not lengthy, and contains nothing controversial. Included in the correspondence is a…

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Lively Discussion At Council Meeting Alderman "Agin the Government." From Dundas Park To Development Of Newnes

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

Whatever criticism may be directed at the Narromine Municipal Council, it cannot be said tHat this august assembly is not versatile. Loose covers over petrol bowser tanks, painting the Town Hall, laying water on to Dundas Park, developing the shale oil…

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Municipal Roll Council Appoints Collector

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 8

Council has appointed S. Duncan to collect a list of electors for the forthcoming triennial elections. According to the Mayor, the list this…

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Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Conference to be Held on Bulk Electricity Scheme

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 9

One of the chief matters dealt with at the regular monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council at Cumnock on Monday last was the bulk electricity scheme to cover Yeoval and Cumnock. A conference of all interested…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 7

The following reports from officers were submitted to the March meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Coun cil:—…

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Municipal Council Qniet Meeting Trees for Streets

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 6

Tuesday night's Council meeting was one of the quietest on record. There was no disagreement on any matter brought forward, and…

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