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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 2 of 51

Can Wear Trunks At Swimming Pool If Manager Approves "Thin Edge of Nudism' Council's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 4

When the desirability of allowing trunks to be worn at the Dubbo olympic swimming pool, was discussed at Council…

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More Support of Swimming Baths in Gilgandra Large and Representati Ve Public Meeting Unani Mously Favour Construction an Enhanged Town Means Enhanced Property Values Throughout Shire Deputation to Await on Councillors at Next Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 7

Arranged at short notice, and despite the fact that the night was "a real scorcher," there was a large and representative gathering of citizens at a public meeting, convened by Mr. T. H. Farrance, and held in the Memorial Literary Institute, on…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Water Supply to Meat Works. Proposed Water Filtration Plant. C.W.A. Rest Room in Park. Council to Consider Taking Over Electric Lighting Plant

The Western Herald · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. S. Coleman (Mayor), L. McNeill, H. Pearson, H. Morrall, E. Francis, J. Hayman, H. Kessey, C. Moxham and…

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Narromine Increase in Shire Rate Pedsonal Items

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1938 · page 4

Mr. R. Heaton, of the Western Stores, is on annual leave, and with Mrs. Heaton is holidaying in Parkes. Mr. and Mrs. P. Earls, of Gundagai,…

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SOMERSAULTS Council Memories

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 4

On Sunday aldermen agreed to sign a notice of motion to enable Council to accept the N.S.W.A.S.A.'s offer to bring…

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British Empire Champions for Dubbo Offer to Rent Baths is Accepted Decision Changed Aldermen Sign Notice

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 4

Following representations made at a public meeting at the baths on Sunday, aldermen signed a notice of motion to…

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FIXING 1938 RATE Council Meeting To-night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 1

At a special meeting to-night, Dubbo Municipal Council will fix the rate for 1938. As indicated at last Tuesday's meeting, ratepayers probably will be…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 9

The President (Cr. P. Fallon) occupied the chair at the January meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, held on Friday. Others in…

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District Court Writ Served on Gilgandra Shire Council. an Appeal Against Council's Decision

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 7

We understand that a District Court writ had been served on the Gilgrandra Shire Council in respect to a building in Miller…

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Shire Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

Mr J. N. Hunter reported:— The numerical strength of men employed for the past month was 31, working at the following…

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Cobbora Shire Council Temporary Draughtsman Appointed Boxthorn Declared a Noxious Weed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Monday last, there being a full attendance of Councillors, presided over by President Whiteley…

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The Shire Car

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

The Chev. car being used by shire officers is coming to the end of its life and a new one will be necessary shortly. The engineer has been…

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More Tucker Time Shire Decision

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 13

Because he considered one hour was altogether too short a period to allow the men to water their horses and then return, "boil the billy"…

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Council Chambers Finality Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 5

Although aldermen were to have made a decision on the new Council Chambers at the special meeting oh Tuesday night, the matter…

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Overdue Rates Position Reviewed by Gilgandra Shire at Special Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 4

A special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Thursday last to consider the question of finance matters and…

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County Council Result of Elections Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

At the Sydney City Council elections yesterday, Aldermen Harding, Tressider, Gardiner and Parry were elected…

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Prosecutions Water Restrictions Disobeyed. Council’s Orders Unheeded

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 12

For disobeying orders by using water after the prescribed hours a number of ratepayers are to be prosecuted by the…

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Blowfly Research Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 14

A pamphlet (No. 74) dealing with certain aspects of the Australian sheep blowfly problem, has recently been released by…

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City Council Elections Retiring Councillor Defeated Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 1

In the City Council elections held yesterday, Aldermen Harding, Tres-sider,. Gardiner and Parry were elected. Councillor Cramer had…

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Binnaway Show Public Holiday Means Expense to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

Owing to the heavy expense involved and the fact that it would probably serve no good purpose, the Council is not anxious to…

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