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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Praise for N.Z. EXHIBITION Lord Mayor's Views Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 1

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Sir Norman Nock), who returned to-day from a visit to New Zealand, said that Australia should watch the progress of the…

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Cheap at £100 Immunisation Scheme Protecting Children From Diphtheria Council Seeks Refund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 4

Even if diphtheria immunisation cost Council £100 a year it would be cheap. This opinion was expressed at…

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Improved Position of Municipal Finances

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

RATEPAYERS have no cause to complain of the way in which their interests have been watched by the present Council. Although a progressive policy has been adopted and no opportunity of sound municipal development missed, the finances have been…

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Shire Council Monthly Sitting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 8

The November 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 16 November 1939 · page 3

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

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Timbrebongie Shire Council Finances Debits Exceed Credits Collecting Rate Arrears

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 4

Credits of the Timbrebongie Shire Council total £1326, compared with debits of £2389, reported the Shire Clerk (Mr. W. R. Payten) at the monthly meeting at…

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Sydney's Lord Mayor Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 3

It is considered almost certain that Aid. Crick will be the next Lord Mayor of Sydney. The present Lord Mayor (Sir Norman Nock) announced…

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Binnaway Meeting Lord Mayor's Fund

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 6

At a public meeting, held at Binnaway on Saturday last, two committeemen were elected to the Coonabarabran branch of the Lord…

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Timbrebongie Shire Main Roads Works Programme to Cost £4443 Council to Pay Third

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 2

Timbrebongie Shire Council's Main Roads programme for 1940 was presented at the monthly meeting: on Tuesday. A report…

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New Lord Mayor Ald. Crick Almost Certain Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 2

It is now considered that it is almost certain that Ald. Crick will be the new Lord Mayor of Sydney. The present Lord Mayor, Sir…

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Fatally Shot by Patrolman Mayor of Longbeach New York

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

As the aftermath of a political dispute, Patrolman Alvin Dooley fatally shot the Mayor, Louis Edwards, at the town of…

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Question Time at Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

The following questions were asked at last Council meeting:— Cr. Christie asked Mr. Lindsay (Health Inspector) if he had…

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Cumnock Surfacing Town Streets Great Improvement Attractive Shire Corner

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 5

The Amaroo Shire has a gang of men employed at present surfacing McLachlan Street and the top end of Obley Street with bitumen. When…

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Timbrebongie Shire Road Works Engineer's Report Bore at Trangie

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 4

The tractor-grader plant was operating satisfactorily, reported the engineer (Mr G. M. Carson) at the monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie…

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Timbrebongie Shire Trangie Matters Special Meeting Arranged Complaints From The Health Department

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 7

As a result of complaints by the Department of Health concerning various matters at Trangie, the Timbrebongie Shire Council decided…

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Timbrebongie Shire Services Appreciated Mr. G. L. Bartier Retires From Urban Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 7

Timbrebongie Shire Council decided on Tuesday to send a letter to Mr. G. L. Bartier, of Trangie, expressing appreciation of his…

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Lists Close To-morrow Sydney County Council Loan Full Subscription Expected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 5

Over 1,000 persons have lodged applications for the Sydney County Council's public loan of £600,000 at 4½ per cent, for ten years…

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Deputation From Armatree Interviews Council Asks That Village Streets Be Repaired

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

A deputation comprising Messrs. H. Hodge, Dick Barden and Hayes, and representing the Armaitree Progress Association, interviewed…

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Extra Holiday at Christmas Council Accedes to Request From Local Business Houses

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

Signed by local Banks and business houses, a petition was presented to Friday's Shire Council meeting requesting that…

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Further Requests for Concession Charges at Swimming Baths Council Deals with Many Baths Matters

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 8

Many matters dealing with the Swimming Baths were dealt with at last Shire Council meeting, including a request from the…

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