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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 7 of 46

Those “ Skeptic ” Tanks Again Problem Presented at New School Council’s Lenient Attitude

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 12

Speaking on the vexed subject of septic tank installations at the Council meeting on Tuesday, Cr. Masman declared that the Board of Health didn't know its job. .He maintained that the tank at the Baradine Convent School had been in…

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Proposed Mountain Road a Means of Absorbing Unemployed Council Will Invoke Department’s Assistance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 1

Some time ago Coonabarabran Shire Council asked the Local Government Department to build a developmental road from the vicinity of Gamin Station to connect with the Timor road, which starts at Coonabarabran. The proposal was…

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Dogs Prohibited In Park Council Decides That "Strays" Be Destroyed to Meet Increased Popularity of Park Stricter Supervision Decided Upon

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

The Gilgandra Park has enjoyed a great measure of popularity during the recent hot weather and nightly large crowds congregate on the lawns, many forming picnic parties and having their tea there. In an endeavour to make the…

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Buninyong Bureau Seeks Destruction of Weeds in Municipality Old Men's Home

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

There was a large attendance on Tuesday night at the monthly meeting of the Buninyong Agricultural Bureau, held at the…

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Skeleton Weed. Report To Shire Council. Lessee Notified to Destroy

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 3

A report to the President of the Timbrebongie Shire Council (Cr. G. E. Gibson) of the presence of another patch of skeleton…

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Shire Council Objects to Macquarie Dredging. Proved Cause of River Pollution. Only Slight Discolouration After Recent Rain

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 1

When there was practically a cloud-burst near Dubbo, the water in the Macquarie River was discoloured for less than a week. When rain fell above Wellington, where dredging is being carried out, the water was polluted for months…

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Sweeping Charges Against Former Council. Alleged Illegal Spending in 1935-36-37. Wages, Salaries And Additions To Contracts Mentioned

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1939 · page 5

Charges that the Timbrebongie Shire Council illegally spent money in the years 1935, 1936 and 1937 are contained in a formal objection read at Tuesday's meeting of the Shire Council. Cr. Trescowthick read and then…

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Digger Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

Although he did nut mention it when he addressed the crowd at the recruiting rally in Macquarie Street on Thursday night, the…

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Talbragar Shire Works Programme Approved By The Department Council's Share Will Be £666 Golf Club Sign

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 4

Many matters of interest to ratepayers were discussed at the monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday. Advice…

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Talbragar Shire Acting Engineer's Report on Works

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 4

At a meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council at Dubbo yesterday, yhe acting-engineer (Mr. S. D. Marchant) reported that the main plant, including…

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Dubbo First Town in State to Reach Full Militia Quota Enlistments Over 200 Young Men Answer the the Call 3000 Attend Recruiting Rally Mayor's Stirring Address—Lieut-Colonel McDonald Puts Facts Before Meeting "Don't Want Filth of War in Australia"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1939 · page 2

As a result of the magnificent response by young men at the recruiting rally in Macquarie Street on Thursday night, Dubbo has the distinction and honor of being the first country town in New South Wales to reach…

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Narromine Council Municipal Finances General Fund Overdraft £1567

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

Reporting to the Narromine municipal Council last night, the Town Clerk (Mr. N. Payten) said that the general fund bank…

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"It Pays To Advertise." Lord Mayor's Ditty

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Stephen Killik, at an important gathering of business men during his term, recited this ditty to prove that…

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Narromine Council Breaches of the Traffic Laws Council Takes Action Railway Crossing Danger

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

The Mayor of Narromine (Ald. M. V. Duffy) believes that breaches of the traffic laws are more prevalent in the town because the…

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Narromine Council Jumping New Fence at Oval Council Will Take Action Against All Offenders

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 2

The new fence around the Narromine Oval has been completed and gates and turnstiles erected. A section of the public still do…

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Over the Fence! Council Irate. Prosecutions for Hedge Hoppers

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 1

People who light-heartedly leap over the fence at the Narromine sports oval are in for a warm time if they are seen…

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Narromine Council. Families of Ten In Four Rooms Housing Investigation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

A fortnight, ago a report was made to the Narromine Municipal Council that 10 persons and 20 dogs occupied a house in the town…

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Western District Centres Trangie Water Charges Excessive, Says Urban Committee Shire Asked to Review Them

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 6

The Urban Committee, at its meeting on Friday night, decided to ask the Timbrebongie Shire Council to review the water…

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Narromine Council Insuring Engines Policies To Be Taken Out Valuable Plant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

Narromine Municipal Council last night decided that the two large Ruston and Hornsby engines at the electric lighting plant be…

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Noxious Weeds Growing in Municipality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1939 · page 4

In a Mayoral minute at last night's meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. M. V. Duffy) said that it…

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