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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

907 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 14 of 46

Dubbo Sports Grounds Allotted by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 7

Dubbo High School has been granted the use of the White Bridge recreation area every Wednesday afternoon, from 2 to 4.30, to enable the girl…

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Gilgandra Bowlers Celebrate at Banquet Held in New Club House Shire Council and Public Spirited Citizens Thanked for Assistance and Support an Appeal to Residents for an Extension of That Support

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 7

As announced in last issue, the new Club House at the Gilgandra Bowling Green, built and furnished at a cost of over £1000, was officially opened on Wednesday afternoon of last week. To fittingly celebrate the occasion, and to…

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Council's Plant To Be Kept in Order By Depot-keeper Wage Increases

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

"That Council employees engaged in driving motor vehicles he no longer paid 1/- per day for carrying out running repairs to…

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Wingadee Shire Objection to Valuation Increases Meeting of Protest Held at Gulargambone; Time Inopportune For Any Additional Burdon

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

At a protest meeting held in the Gulargambone Hall on Saturday last, it was decided to form a Ratepayers Defence League, and…

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Saved £900 On Kerbing and Guttering Council Wants to Use Money to Extend Work

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 6

Believe it or not, the Dubbo Council has saved £900 on work estimated to cost £3055. This pleasing fact was revealed on…

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Pictures of Dubbo for City Exhibition Council's First Move To Advertise The Town and District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 7

Dubbo Council has made its first definite move to advertise the town and district. At Tuesday's meeting it was decided to purchase six…

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Dubbo Council's Maintenance Staff Only Four of Eight Men Available Constantly More to Be Employed Soon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 8

According to a statement by the Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) at Council meeting on Tuesday night, only four of the…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 10

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. There were present: Dr. V. W. Savage (Mayor), Ald. J. F. Walker, J. P. Dowd, W. Rose,…

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Shire Amenities “Chattering Like a Damned Old Magpie!”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 8

At Macleay Shire Council meeting the other day, Cr. Christian moved that the engineer and his assistant submit each month a…

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Road Safety. Night Driving In Autumn. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 7

Darkness is a prime factor in causing highway accidents and this is particularly noticeable during the long and foggy nights of the…

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Noxious Weeds Shire Council Is Keeping Them Down

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

Reporting to the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday, Mr. W. S. Lovett (noxious weeds inspector) said that galvanised burr was growing profusely…

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Road Intersection a "Death Trap" Referred to Main Roads Department Talbragar Shire Council Meeting—New Engineer Appointed—Noxious Weeds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

A "death trap" was how the turn-off at the intersection of the Obley and Peak Hill roads was described at a meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday. Ratepayers petitioned the Council to take immediate…

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Narromine Council Municipal Works Street Improvements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

Much work has been done by the Narromine Municipal Council during the past fortnight in improving the streets. At last night's meeting,…

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Narromine Council Sunday Sport Use of Municipal Grounds Letter From Minister

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

Narromine Municipal Council last night derided to lease the cricket ground lo the Narromine Rugby League for matches during…

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Flying Training School. Council Moves. Public Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

Narromine's claims as the site for an Air Force Flynig Training School have been pressed by the Narromine Aero Club, backed…

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Narromine Council Town Hall Problem Not Paying Its Way

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

Narromine Municipal Council last night decided to approach the Works and Local Government Department witha request to…

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Narromine Council Water Supply Debt Instalment Withheld Departmental Assurance Wanted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 2

Narromine Municipal Council believes in direct action. A recommendation by the Finance Committee at last night's meeting…

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Narromine Council Will Sign Lease of Aerodrome Cost To Be Shared

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 5

Narromine Municipal Council decided last night to sign the lease of the Narromine aerodrome as soon as possible. The rental,…

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Narromine Council R.A.A.F. Training School Public Meeting Called Railway Picnic

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 7

As a result of a letter from a local resident, the Mayor (Aid. M. V. Duffy) has decided to call a public meeting for next Friday…

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Shire Council April Meeting General Discussions And Correspondence

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 8

The President (Cr. P. Fallon) occupied the chair at the monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Coun cil, held on Friday last. Others…

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