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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Timbrebongie Shire Shire Works Narromine District Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 6

That considerable road work and maintenance had been carried out in the Tunbrebongie Shire during the past month was revealed in the report…

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Narromine Council Water Filtration Narromine Proposal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 6

Narromine Municipal Council was informed at the meeting on Friday night that the Railway Commissioner could not agree to a proposal that…

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Rural Electricity Extensions Narromine Council Proposal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 September 1939 · page 2

Accusing the Mayor (Aid. M. V. Duffy) of speaking in a hostile manner of a prospective consumer of electricity, Aid. A. B. Dundas was ordered…

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Shire Council Monthly Sitting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 3

The September meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday, when the following were present: Crs. P. Fallon (President),…

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Shire Council Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 6

The following reports from officcers were submitted to the September meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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Special Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 4

A special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, 15th inst., to consider and deal with the tenders…

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Bush Fires Danger Will Exist This Summer Public Meeting Convened by Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 1

With a prolific growth of grass and herbage in evidence throughout the district at pre[?] bush fires represent a…

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International Uncertainty Shire President Reports

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 1

“Opening the meeting to-day, I do so in an atmosphere of international uncertainty,” said the Shire President (Cr. W.T. Neilson) when presenting his report to Tuesday's council meeting. “I feel that it is unnecessary for me to recite…

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Around the Council Table

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council was held at the council Chambers on Tuesday. Those in attendance were Councillors W. T. Neilson (president), A. J. Sullivan, J. C. Masman, M. B. Rebden, J. Renshaw and…

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Mayor's Patriotism Half-million for War Purposes Gosford

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 1

The Mayor of Gosford (Aid. W. C. Graham) has issued a challenge to every town and hamlet In N.S.W., with a view to securing £500,000, to be…

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Shire Clerk Granted Leave Miss Gleeson Resumes Duties

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 12

At Tuesday’s Shire Council meeting the acting-clerk (Engineer A. J. Fitzherbert) reported as follows:—…

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Tenders Accepted for Council Work

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 6

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran. Shire Council the following tenders were accepted: Contract No. 1939/17, resheeting of…

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Scout Notes Group Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 2

Every section was represented at the Dubbo Officers' Group Council meeting held in the Scout Hall last week. There was an attendance of 18, which…

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Question Time at Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 3

The following questions were asked at Friday's Shire Council meeting:— Cr. Tibbits: Has anything been…

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Council Decides to Purchase New Tractor to Cost £1749

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 1

The question of purchasing a new tractor for road maintenance and construction, caused much discussion at Friday's…

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Supreme War Council Meeting in France British Troops in France

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 6

National Leaders of Britain and France attended a Supreme War Council which was held on French soil, says a British Official Wireless message. The Council was attended by the Prime Minister of Great Britain…

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County Council Electricity Proposal Report Not Yet Available for the Press

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, the Deputy President (Cr. G. Christie) reported that in company with Cr. Tibbits, he…

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Council Incensed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 6

Cessnock Municipal Council has decided to take legal proceedings against Judge Rutherford's disciples ot Jehovah's Witnesses, as they are called, for…

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Municipal Council Fornightly Meeting a Busy Night

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 5

The Mayor, Dr. V. W. S[?] presided over the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, which was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. A good deal of business was…

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Wellington District Band Dissention Amongst Members Asks Council to Assist

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 2

Apparently there is a good deal of dissention amongst the bandsmen of the Wellington District Band in…

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