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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

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Narromine Council Water Supply Position Better But Restrictions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 6

That the water position at Narromine is much less acute than a fortnight ago was made clear at last night's meeting of the…

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Notice to Quit Public Reserves Clean-up Council Takes Action

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 5

Having decided to clean up the public reserves on the river bank, Dubbo Municipal Council prosecuted a number of campers for not obeying the…

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Traffic Lines at Intersections. Not Wanted By Council Recommendation Rejected

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 2

After a special committee had recommended that the traffic authorities be asked to mark the roadway at the intersection of Dandaloo and…

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Kerbside Petrol Pumps Council Orders Removal Companies Refuse to Pay Renewal Fees

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

Narromine Municipal dropped a bombshell at the meeting last night, when, after only the briefest of discussion, it un…

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Disgraceful Conditions. 10 People, 20 Dogs Under One Roof Council and Police to Investigate

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1939 · page 1

Allegations to disgraceful living conditions were being experienced by certain families in Narromine were made by Ald…

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Brick Area Urban Committee’s Desires Differ with Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 6

The Urban Committee expressed different views at its meeting this week in rgard to the proposals made by the Shire Council for the…

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Cobbora Shire President Resigns

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 3

At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobbora Shire, Cr. M. McLeod, who has been a representative of C Riding for 15 years without a break,…

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Improvement in Finances of Municipality Overdrafts Reduced by £3842 in Year Mayor Compares Position in 1937 with Teat More Rates Levies-Larger Amount Collected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

A striking indication of the improvement in the Dubbo Municipal Council's financial position was given in a minute presented by the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) and adopted unanimously at Tuesday night's…

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Mr Bruce Tells Defence Council of Grave World Situation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

The National Defence Council, at its meeting in the Commonwealth Offices, melbourne, Following representation from the Australian High Commissioner in London (Mr. Bruce), the british Government has undertaken to expedite deliverics of orders of war aircraft, armament and equipment to Australia. At the meeting Mr. Bruce outlined the gravity of the present international situation. The members of the…

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French-Canadians Insulted by Mayor Classed as Fascists Would Side with Italy Indignant Denials Montreal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 1

French-Canada is seething with indignation over an address by the Mayor of Montreal (Mr. Houde) before the…

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Railway "Dead-ends" Are a Menace Danger To Public Council To Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

The "dead-ends" on railway property in Darling Street are a menace to the safety of the public, according to Ald. F. Gilbert. At…

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Weir would Interfere with River Water Supply Dubbo Council to Oppose Dredging Company's Application Will Seek Co-operation in West

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 8

Believing that the construction of a weir in the Macquarie River near Wellington, to allow gold dredging to be carried out, would seriously affect the water supply of the towns farther down the stream, Dubbo Municipal…

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Municipal Finances

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 2

FIGURES given by the Mayor at Council meeting on Tuesday night indicate that the Municipality's affairs were conducted on a sound basis…

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Municipal Finances

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1939 · page 5

At Council meeting on Tuesday night the Acting Town Clerk (Mr. V. F. Mathews) reported that the bank debits totalled £8317 and the credits…

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Municipal Baths Rental Charge To Swimming Club Aldermen Speak Plainly

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

There was some plain speaking at Monday night's Council meeting when aldermen discussed whether or not the usual…

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Swimming Notes Aldermen Complimented Treat At Carnival. "Kelso King" Shield Points

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

Recent events have compelled me to break into print again, but whereas on the last two occasions my words were directed…

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Municipal Council Meeting. Water Restrictions Still in Force. Many Officers' Reports Considered

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

The Narromine Council at the meeting on Monday night dealt with matters of interest to the municipality, much of the time…

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Municipality of Bourke Consulting Engineer to Be Engaged. Lighting the Park Area. Defining Swimming Area

The Western Herald · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the Aldermen was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last. Present: Aids. S.C. Coleman…

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Scout Notes Dubbo Group Council New Troop

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 8

A Group Council meeting of the Dubbo scouters was held at the home of Mr. H. Shute, on Tuesday night. Those present were G.S.M. Shute,…

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Building Inquiry Council of Manufacturers Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 1

At the building costs inquiry to-day, George Fulton Copeland, managing director of Goodlet & Smith Ltd., brick manufacturers, said that his firm, had…

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