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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 5 of 51

Exhaustive Discussion in Shire Council Deputation Asks for Baths No Definite Decision Yet

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

The swimming baths proposal was not brought to finality by the Council on Tuesday. A lengthy report and estimate of cost was submitted by the Engineer (Mr. Fitzherbert), and a deputation made a strong plea for the baths, but the majority…

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Dubbo Aerodrome New Site Suggested Council's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

Acting on a suggestion contained in a letter from the manager of Southern Airlines and Freighters Ltd., Dubbo Council at its…

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"Hands Off China" Labor Council's Boycott Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

According to the publicity secretary of the "Hands Off China" Committee of the N.S.W. Labor Council (Mr. C: Boyd) large cards with the…

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Dubbo Water Purer Supply Wanted Complaints at Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 1

During the past fortnight Dubbo used 13,478,000 gallons of water, and 16,927 electric units were used in the operation. These figures…

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Rates for Current Year Confirmed Galvanised Burr Request to Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 7

The rates for 1938 were confirmed at a meeting of Dubbo Municipal Council on Tuesday night. The rate was fixed at 1/2½…

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“Skeptical” Tanks Must Be Kept Empty Long Debate in Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 6

Considerable discussion ha s been indulged in, particularly of late, by the Shire Council, concerning the septic tank system of the town. This week certain of /the councillors designated them “the skeptical tanks,” owing to their failure to…

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Municipal Works Committee Recommendations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 5

That the plans and specifications submitted by the Mechanics' Institute for the erection of a cantilever verandah at, their property. Macquarie…

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Modern Pool Value of Town Baths. Municipal Asset

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 9

The following article on the modern swimming pool was written by Mr. Frank Beaurspaire, the well-known former world and…

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Junee Municipal Joke How the Minister Was Received

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

A particularly amusing incident Junee, in 1913. is recalled by the Wagga “Daily Advertiser.” It concerns a “ring-in” of water…

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Municipality of Bourke. Council Considering Purchasing Electric Light Undertaking. Government's Offer to Reduce Water Debt

The Western Herald · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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Timbrebongie Shire Monthly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Tuesday last. Those present were Crs. G. E…

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Hospital Road Request to Council Repairs Urgently Needed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 1

Director Clyne occupied the chair It a meeting of Dubbo District Hospital Board, held at the Town Hall j last night. Others present Included…

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Trunks in Streets Council Cannot Ban Them

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. A. R. Bluett, of the Local Government Association, referring to an outcry against the wearing of trunks in p[?]rit streets, said that…

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Writ for £1500 Served on Dubbo Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

Yesterday, on behalf of William [?]nry Langby, Dubbo, Mr. G. P. C. [?]iffln served a writ upon the Town of the Dubbo Municipality (Mr…

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Shire Council February Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 8

The February meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday, and councillors put up a good performance to…

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Shire Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

Mr. J. N. Hunter reported:— The numerical strength of men employed is 26, working at the following locations: Gilgandra-Collie…

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Water Supply Mr. Spooner Submits Proposal to Gilgandra Shire Council Council Would Want Greater Assistance

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, a letter was received from Mr. Spooner, Minister for Works ana Local…

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Bugaldie F. and S. Proposal to Disband. Resolutions for Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

A meeting of the Bugaldie branch of the F .and S. Association was held on 9th instant, when the following were present: Messrs. J…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 4

The following reports from officers were submitted to the February meeting of the Gilgandra Shirs Council:—…

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Writ Against Dubbo Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 6

Mr. G. F. C. Griffin, on behalf of William Henry Langby, Dubbo, horse trainer, his week issued and served a writ upon the Town Clerk…

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