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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

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Narromine Council Speeding in the Main Streets Police To Be Asked to Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 2

"Can we do anything to stop motor cyclists from speeding along the main streets?" asked Ald. Frank Hall at last night's meeting…

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Narromine Council Fuel for Power Station Matters Dealt With at Last Night's Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 5

The Mayor (Ald. M. V. Duffy) presided at last night's meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council. Others present were; Ald. J. R. Golding, F. R.,…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council (Reprinted From Dubbo Liberal)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 1

The time saved by road users through the installation of ramps or by-passes on roads, was referred to by Cr. F. Bennett…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting Held at Mendooran Finances Low

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 5

The usual meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held in the Mechanics Hall, Mendooran on Tuesday last, there being a full. attendance of Councillors, President Whiteley in the chair. The purpose of holding the meeting in…

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Damages Claim Against Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 1

The case in which W. H. Langby is proceeding against the Dubbo Municipal Council, claiming £2000 damages for injuries caused to the racehorse…

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Ramps and Gates on Roads Shire Councils and P.p. Boards Disagree Timbrebongie Shire President Cannot Understand Gilgandra Shire's Attitude Delegates From Dubbo Board to Meet Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 1

The action of the Gilgandra Shire Council in seeking to have gates removed off the Dubbo-Collie Road has caused a little discussion at last meetings of both the Timbrebongie Shire Council and Dubbo P.P. Board. The President of the…

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Military Ball Happy Social Function Opened by Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 6

Gathering war clouds did not dim the gaiety of the scene in the Royal Theatre last night when the 20/54th Battalion held its first…

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Narromine Council Trunks at the Swimming Pool Will Council Allow Them to Be Worn?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 7

Whether the neck-to-knee costume should be enforced this season at Narromine baths, or trunks allowed for male bathers, will come up for…

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Warkton Falls Ideal Picnic Grounds a Matter for the Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 10

Warkton falls, which are on the way to Tooraweenah, are becoming popular as a picnic resort. A fine body of water…

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Narromine Council Mr. Spooner's Visit Asked for Grant to Provide Mortuary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 7

A lengthy Mayoral minute read at last night's meeting of Narromine Municipal Council gave in detail matters that had been brought before the…

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To Stop Speeding. Council's Determination. Police Asked to Take Action

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

Determined to take action to stop unwarranted speeding by motor cyclists and car drivers in Narromine's main streets, the…

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Talbragar Shire Meeting of Council Saffron Thistle As Noxious Weed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 6

Among the matters discussed at a meeting of Talbragar Shire Council at Dubbo yesterday was the list of weeds gazetted as…

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Talbragar Shire Works in Progress Wongarbon Water Supply

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 2

A report on works in progress and contemplated was presented by the engineer (Mr. S. K. Donnon) at a meeting of the…

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Dubbo Council Sued For £3000 Injury to Racehorse Dacqueri Damages Claim Based on Alleged Negligence

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 6

A case of exceptional Western interest opened in the Supreme Court at Dubbo on Thursday, when before Mr. Justice Owen and a jury of four, William Henry Langby claimed £1500 damages from the Dubbo Municipal Council. The claim was based on the…

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Macquarie Shire Council Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, which is held on the first Saturday in each month, and which was due to be held…

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Mendoorans Needs Deputations to Cobbora Shire Wants Wider Streets

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 5

At the invitation of the Mendooran Chamber of Commerce, the last meeting of Cobbora Shire was held in…

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Crossing at Eumungerie Another Proposal For Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 1

At last meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council, by W. E. Pounsbery asked for the provision of a crossing between Eumungerie and Balladoran…

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Municipal Council Works Committee Report

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 5

The Works Committee's report to Council on Tuesday night was short, and was adopted without discussion. Principal recommendations were:—…

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Special Shire Meeting General Discussions

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 2

A special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Thursday last. Those in attendance were Crs. P. Fallon (President), D. M…

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The Advantages Of Highways To A Shire

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 October 1938 · page 4

The State Highways maintenance Programme for 1937/38, covering the three within the Gilgandra Shire, provides for an expenditure, by way…

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