Not Council's Fault Delay In Construction Of Baths
During the heat wave conditions that have existed during the past four weeks, a good deal of criticism has been levelled…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1939
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Man to Be Prosecuted Allegation That He Destroyed A Tree On Shire Road
The Engineer (Mr. J. N. Hunter reported to last week's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council that on the 3rd January…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council Does Not Think It Necessary To Erect "Cats Eyes" At Bridge Approaches
Despite the fact that a fatal accident had occurred at the location, and that evidence at the Coronial inquiry suggested…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miller Street Re-alignment Council Abandons 10ft Proposal in Favour of 2ft. on Either Side of Street Diversion of Highway Responsible
By four votes to three, our local Civic Fathers at Friday's meeting decided to abandon the proposal to realign Miller…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipality of Bourke Action Against Dogs in the Park. Night Train Advocated
A meeting of the Aldermen of the local Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Talbragar Shire Rate is 2d
Talbragar Shire Council yesterday fixed the general rate for 1939 at 2d in the £. The charge for West Dubbo sanitary…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Noxious Weeds in Yeoval District Council Defers Action
The destruction of noxious weeds came up for discussion at yesterday's meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council, but no…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Graziers' Association Dubbo District Council Numerous Matters Discussed
Numerous matters of interest to the men on the land were discussed to-day, when the Dubbo District Council of the Graziers' Association met at the Royal Hotel. The subjects ranged from net-fishing to national insurance and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rates The Same; Garbage Collections Now 8d. Municipal Estimates for 1939 ADOPTED. Aldermen Delve Into Big Figures
Although budgeting for a deficit of £45 in the general fund, Narromine Municipal Council has decided to make no increase in the rates for 1939. To make provision for the purchase of new lorries, the garbage collection charge has been increased by ½d., bringing the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Narromine Council Serious Position Town Water Supply Council Discusses Situation
Narromine Municipal Council is justified in Justified a serious view of the water position. The pool from which the town supply is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Talbragar Shire Engineer's Report Works in Progress
Mr. S. K. Donnan (engineer) submitted the following report to Talbragar Shire Council on Friday:— Having tendered my resignation as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Narromine Council Use of Hoses Mayoral Minute
Many matters were discussed at last night's meeting of Narromine Municipal Council. The principal subject, however, was the water…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Narromine Council the Problem Surrounding Water Shortage Measures Suggested
There was an unusual degree or unanimity among aldermen at the Narromine Municipal Council meeting last night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting
The Amaroo Shire Council held its usual monthly meeting at the Shire Hall, Cumnock, on Monday last. Those present were: Crs. S. R. Reynolds (President), J. O'Donnell, J. Sherringham, J. A. Stapleton and W. J…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Trip to Forbes Aldermen's Visit
In a minute before Council on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Scrisier) gave details of his recent visit, with aldermen and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting Held at Dunedoo
The usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held at Dunedoo on Tuesday last. Present: Crs. Whiteley (President), McLeod, Sullivan, Nott, Masters and Yeo…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Engineer's Report Adopted By Council
The following report by the engineer (Mr. G. L. Harrison) was adopted by Council on Tuesday night:—I append hereto my report relative…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Graziers Electoral Council Annual Meeting Held at Dubbo
The annual general meeting of the Dubbo Graziers' Electora Council was held at the Court House Hotel, Dubbo, on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Water for Three Towns Shire President Follows Up Proposals. Visit to Sydney
The Shire President (Cr. W. T. Neilson) spent several days in Sydney recently, when he interviewed offlcrs of various ministerial…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Loss to Cobbora Shire Fourteen Years' Continuous Term Cr. M. McLeod Resigns
At last Tuesday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire, Cr. M. McLeod, who has been a representative of C. riding for 15…
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