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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

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Football Training Nights Council's Decision to Remain

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, held on Friday night, it was decided that the…

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Manager of Gasworks Council's Recommendations Four Applications

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 6

At a special meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Friday night last four applications were received for the…

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The Yeoval News Yeoval to Benefit by Decision of Amaroo Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 6

Several matters of importance to the residents of Yeoval were dealt with at the usual monthly meeting…

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Amaroo Shire Council Lengthy Debate on Road Expenditure Garra Roads to Benefit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 7

At the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Monday last, it was decided to allocate the sum of £170 for maintenance work on the roads at Garra, and to…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting 45,000,000 Bushels of Wheat Yet to Be Disposed of

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

In a letter to the Cobbora Shire, which meeting was held on Tuesday last, the Hon. H. V. C. Thorby, M.H.R., replied to a resolution re the manufacture of motor cars in Australia. He stated the Federal…

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Recruiting Depot at Council Chambers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

A recruiting depot for anyone in the town or district who desires to enlist for overseas service, has…

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National Council To Control War Effort ar Effort All Resources for the Fight Mr. Bruxner's Views Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

The Deputy Premier (Mr. Bruxner) said to-day that a National Council would more efficiently co-ordinate the war…

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Municipality of Bourke Premier and Minister for Works Invited to Bourke. Lighting Railway Station. More Street Lights

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 3

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

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Municipal Roll

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 4

An original roll of electors for the Bourke Municipality is being prepared and occupiers and residents desiring to be enrolled are…

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Government Guarantee of Loans. From Financial Institutions to Hospitals and Municipalities

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 7

Mr. Davidson (Cobar): I am pleased that the Minister has brought down this legislation before the close of the session, as…

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Council Employees Don't Shop at Dubbo Narromine Mayor's Statement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

A complaint that employees of the Narromine Municipal Council purchased their groceries and other requirements at Dubbo, was made recently to…

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Cobbora Shire Money for Road Work Debit Balance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 2

At this week's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council at Geurie, a debit balance of £1477 was reported…

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Narromine Council Electricity Charges No Increase Yet

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 2

Narromine Municipal Council has deferred consideration of the proposal to increase electricity charges until a later date. A loss…

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Narromine Council Low Level Weir Engineer's Inspection Premier's Visit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 6

At a meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council on Thursday night, the Mayor (Ald. M. V. Duffy) reported that engineers…

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Might Not Contest Next Election Dubbo State Member Will Make Statement To Electoral Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 4

A statement concerning his political intentions will be made by Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., at a meeting of the Dubbo Electoral Council…

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Talbragar Shire Declines to Provide Water Supply at Brocklehurst Lack Of Houses Prevents The Transfer Of Aborigines To Talbragar Mission West Dubbo Streets—noxious Weeds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1940 · page 3

A request for the provision of a water supply at Brocklehurst was received from the Progress Association in that centre, at a meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council at Dubbo yesterday, but it was refused. It was pointed out that it would cost £850 to provide…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. His Worship the Mayor (Dr. V. W. Savage), presided. Other Aldermen present were: Alds…

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Recruiting Authorities Have Been Apathetic Mayor's Interest

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 3

Up till last week the Government had been most apathetic in the matter of providing facilities for anyone…

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Municipal Elections Suggestion to Postpone Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 2

Ald. Neville Harding, secretary of the City Council Civic Reform Party, declared yesterday that all N.S.W. Municipal Elections, scheduled…

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Mayor's Threat Of Prosecution Subversive Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 5

The Mayor (ALd. E. B. Serisier) advises that it has been reported to him that a DUbbo business man has…

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