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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

1,018 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 13 of 51

NARROMINE Page-Smith Wedding Municipal Council Worried Over Water Supply

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 6

Miss Dot Smith, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith, of "Strathmore," Dandaloo Street, Narromine, chose a gown of white…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council Meet

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

Councillor Versus Engineer—£3,600 on Main Roads This Year—New Engine for Auto Patrol—State Control of Aerodromes—Fairview Road Not Owned by Council—Valuable Timber Stolen—Refusal To…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting General Business

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 5

The April meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday, when the following were in attendance! Crs. P. Fallon…

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Reported To Council Allegations Against Shire Employees

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 7

Various reports have been made to the Coonabarabran Shire Council alleging that employees have not been doing their best…

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Unsightly and Dilapidated Gilgandra Shire Council Building Report by Building Inspector

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 7

As directed at the previous meeting, the Building Inspector (Mr. J. Lindsay) submitted n detailed, report, to Friday's…

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Shire Council Coonabarabran and Binnaway Water Supplies. Engineer Will Not Let Them Lapse

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

There was a full meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council on Tuesday. The Minister for Local…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

The following reports were submitted to Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:— HEALTH INSPECTOR…

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Local & General Shire Contracts

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 11

Tenders will close on 29th inst. with the Shire Clerk, Mr. Gould, for clearing and forming Box Ridge road, near Binnaway. Tenders are…

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Sewerage Particulars Supplied by Department Too Expensive For Council's Consideration

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 8

It will be remembered that some months back Gilgandra Shire Council sought particulars regarding sewerage for the…

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Council Versus Bank. Alleged Discourtesy Denied. Head Office Asked to Explain

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council, held on Monday afternoon, the Major brought forward the following letter…

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The Aerodrome Inspected by Defence Officer. Council Decides to Fence Area

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

It is gratifying to be able to state that the Coonabarabran aerodrome site, on which money was expended, will not remain in…

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The Baths Council Decides to Call Tenders. Preparing for Next Summer

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

In committee on Tuesday the Shire Council discussed many things, chief of which perhaps, was the construction of the…

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Beware Cyclists Who Ride on Footpaths Council to Enlist Cooperation of Police

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

At last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, the President (Cr. Fallon) said he had received a lot of complaints…

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Requests For Grant C.W.A. Approaches Council Half Loan Half Grant Desired

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

A deputation from the C.W.A., comprising Mesdames N. Docker, N. Yorke and G. McNaboe, approached the Council on Tuesday in…

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Traffic Control in Miller Street Will State Highway Be Diverted? Council Decides on Parallel Parking

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 7

Gilgandra Shire Council is to make an effort to control traffic in Gilgandra by reverting to parallel parking. This step…

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Municipal Works Wingewarra Street Drain New Town Hall

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 5

Work on the Wingewarra Street drain began on Monday, and 16 men are employed. The job is not an extensive one, and no further…

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Local and General Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 6

The business sheet for to-night's Council meeting is light, and aldermen should have a short sitting. With the exception of a letter from the…

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Mayor's Opinion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 1

THE MAYOR (ALD. E. B. SERISIER) Who considers that Council's engineer should supervise the proposed water supply scheme…

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Timbrebongie Shire Engineer's Appointment Discussion al Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 4

Discussion over the appointment of a permanent engineer took plate at the monthly meeting of the Timbrebougie Shire Council…

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Loose Gravel on Shire Roads

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 7

The danger of loose gravel on bends in the roads in Coonabarabran Shire as well as other areas has been intensified by recent dry…

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