Cobbora Shire Requests From Mendooran September Meeting Will Be Held At Mendooran
At last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council a letter was received from the Mendooran Chamber of Commerce, asking Council to instal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1938
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Rake Garbage with the Hands Children and Adults at Rubbish Tip Report to Council
"There is usually a flock of children and even grown-ups waiting for the garbage cart to he [?]uplied, and the contents are…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dubbo Council Favors 30 Miles Speed Limit Supports Minister for Transport Limit Necessary in Interests of Public
A contrast to the strong opposition in Sydney to the 30 miles an hour speed limit in built-up areas was the unanimous decision of the Dubbo Municipal Council on Tuesday night to do everything in its power to have the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local and General Municipal Roll
A list of electors is being complied of persons who appear to have the requisite qualifications for enrolment on the Municipal roll,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Turning the Pages of Dubbo's Past Valuable Horse Struck by Lightning Municipal Rates in 1910 New Well Completed
To revive memories of other days in Dubbo, and to recall personalities and incidents in the history of this town, "The Liberal" is…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being present: Alds. V. W. Savage (Mayor), J. F. Walker (Deputy Mayor), J. M…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Macquarie Shire By-election A. D. Brazier Elected
A by-election in the B riding of Macquarie Shire was held on Saturday last, this being due to the resignation of Mr. J. W…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Council Work Alleged Outside Interference On Sewerage Work
At last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council a letter was received from Mr. S. Caley, who was the successful…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Question of Fruit Stands Motion Rescinded Council Wipes Out Previous Decision
The oft discussed question of allowing fruit and vegetable stands in the streets of Wellington was another question which was debated at length at the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday night last. The debate at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Universal Half Holiday Discussed at Council Meeting Business Men Up Against Change Question Arouses Keen Interest
Ald. Thomas' notice of mot[?] that a referendum be taken to have a universal half holiday in Wellington, created a great deal of interest, and the matter was thrashed out by both Aldermen and business people at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Narromine Council Dumping Garbage Complaint About Rubbish Tip An Eyesore, Says Aldermen
That garbage is being tipped indiscriminately about the rubbish depot, was an allegation made by Ald. R. C. Tancral at the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coonabarabran Shire Tenders
TENDERS, endorsed and closing with the undersigned at noon, on Saturday, 27th August, 1938, are invited for the following contracts:…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Narromine Council Municipal Works Reports at Regular Meeting Many Improvements
Reports submitted to the Narromine Council, at the fortnightly meeting on Tuesday night, outlined various improvements being carried…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Making It Easy Voting At Shire Elections
The Gilgandra Shire Council has, from time to time, advocated a more simplified method of voting at shire elections, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Narromine Garbage Depot Man to Be Placed in Charge Municipal Council Has Long Sitting
Owing to the Bank Holiday on Monday, the fortnightly meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council was held on Tuesday of this week. It was an unusually long session, and did not conclude until after 11 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Narromine Council Adverse Report From Health Department Immediate Action Taken
As a result of strong reports from the Department of Health, the Narromine Municipal Council took immediate action in connection…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Narromine Council Grant Needed to Believe Unemployment Deputation to Visit Sydney
"That consideration be given to suggestions for relieving the unemployment within the municipality," was a notice of motion…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Narromine Council Would Be Too Costly Extension of Electricity To the Rural Areas
Schemes for the extension of electricity for lighting and power that had already been before Narromine Municipal Council and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Narromine Council Nothing Contentious At This Week's Meeting Aerodrome Question Not Yet Settled General Business
Nothing contentious was listed for discussion at the fortnightly meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council on Tuesday night,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Althea's" News For Women Readers Sydney Girl Who Kept Marriage Secret Until After the Ceremony Australian Girl Complimented hy Duchess On Her Charm—Lord Mayor's Daughter Paying for Restraint—Carefree Frocks—Learn to Relax
Joan L'Estrange always said she would never announce her engagement, but just get married when she felt like it. So last week she walked into St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Willoughby, with her father, and…
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