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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1938

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Forewarned Increased Demand for Electricity. Council Decides to Increase Plant

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

Taking time by the forelock the Council has decided to safeguard itself against the possibility of any breakdown or any…

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Council Matters a Letter From Rocky Glen (To the Editor “Watchman.”)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 10

Dear Sir,—I should be very thankful if you would permit me to enter a few words of criticism on the Council’s attitude regarding…

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The Baths Will Be Built in Park Council Make Decision Mr. Spooner's Works Proposal Adopted

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 7

During the past few weeks the question has been agitating the minds of local residents as to where the proposed baths would…

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Sale of Municipal Lands

The Western Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon last, Messrs Ware & Whittaker, by order and on account of the Public Trustee, (under provisions of the…

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Talbragar Shire Council Business Requests from Ratepayers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 6

Feeling references were made at the monthly meeting of Talbragar Shiro Council to the recent deaths of Cr. John Roberts and Mr…

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Dubbo District Centres a Generous Offer Municipal Council PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 4

Mrs. G. E. Godwin, of "Wilga Dale," Narromine, is holidaying in Melbourne. Mr. and Mrs. W. Innes have returned from a motoring holiday…

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Shire Road Plant Valuable Asset Inspection Made Yesterday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1938 · page 1

At the conclusion of the meeting of Talbragar Shire Council yesterday afternoon, Crs. A. S. Wright (president), F. W. Gavel, J. Griffith…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 6

The business of the Municipal Council held on Thursday night last was put through in a very short time, and the meeting concluded at 9.30 p.m. Those present were the Mayor (Ald. V. W. Savage), Alds. W. Rose, J. P…

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High School Wanted Matter Again Discussed By Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1938 · page 3

The urgent need for a high school at Wellington, or the equivalent—teachers to give the children the facilities of…

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Local and General Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 2

Dubbo Municipal Council will hold its fortnightly meeting to-night. Included In the correspondence me letters from Sir John Butters regarding…

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Defence Council Meeting at Melbourne Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the Commonwealth Defence Council will be held |at Melbourne on Thursday, at which Mr. Lyons will preside…

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The Yeoval News Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 7

The Amaroo Shire Council held its monthly meeting on Monday last at Cumnock. Present: President, Cr. S. R. Reynolds, and Crs. J. O'Donnell, Bruce Webb, J. A. Stapleton and J. Sherringham…

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Cobbora Shire Council Lengthy Meeting Many Matters Discussed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last. There was a lengthy list of business to get through, and two deputations were received. Council sat all day and…

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Footpath Cyclists "A Menace," Says Alderman

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 4

"Even in the old days certain aldermen sitting around this table used to be chased by Mr. Matt Norman," said the Mayor (Aid…

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Writ Against Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

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

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Must Connect With Sewer Mudgee Municipal Council Is Becoming Uneasy

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 2

After the health inspector had submitted a long list of premises last week, which, in his opinion should be linked to the sewerage…

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Carnival Collectors Busy Cobbora Shire Will Help

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

Messrs. J. M. Whiteley and H. C. Lord visited the Geurie district on Tuesday last and whilst there called on the…

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Open Drain Arouses Protest. Petition to Municipal Council. Mr. Blair Pours Oil on Troubled Waters

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

Cla[?]ng that it was a "death-trap," the residents of the Backwater Road petitioned Council to take steps to prevent possible accidents at the new drain which is being constructed along the footpath in that street, leaving a with of only four feet for…

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Lighting Conference Statement in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

At Tuesday's Council meeting, Ald. W. J. P. Gordon asked what was the position regarding the conference with the Dubbo Lighting Company…

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Sewerage System Suggested for Narromine. Capital Cost of £40,000 INVOLVED. Proposal Approved By Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 1

The Narromine Municipal Council, on Monday night, expressed approval of the most progressive step ever planned for Narromine. The Town Clerk (Mr. D. E. Kemp) suggested a scheme by which sewerage could be made a possibility for the greater part of the…

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