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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

778 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 38 of 39

Doctor Cuttle Wins Municipal Honours Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 December 1940 · page 1

Dr. Ronald Cuttle, who was dismissed from the honorary medical staff of the Junee Hospital, following an inquiry into…

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NARROMINE Airmen's Revue Aid. M. V. Duffy Re-elected Mayor for Third Term Pupil Pilots in Car Crash

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 6

In return for hospitality extended them, which is evidently greatly appreciated by the officers and Men of the Flying Training School, a "Tiger Moth…

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Criticism Unfair, Says Wilson, M.L.A. Mayor and Deputy Without Facts People Soon Will Have Chance To Judge Chance To Judge

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 4

"Criticism is a good thing, but this is very unfair," said Mr. G.A.L. Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, in the course of…

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Man Menaced Poundkeeper and Relieved Him of Pony Laborer Fined £8/5/—Council's Solicitor Says Officer Often Threatened by Owners

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 6

For having unlawfully released his pony from the impounding officer's custody, while it was being taken to the pound yard, Gordon McKenzie, laborer, was fined £5, with 23/- costs and £2/2/- professional fees, in default…

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New Direct Main to Be Installed to Give Camp Clear Water From Wells Military Authorities Request Improvement—Will Pay Council to Carry Out £1500 Job

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1940 · page 1

Work will begin within the next couple of days on the installation of a 6in. supply main from the town wells to the Dubbo military camp. The Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) told "The Liberal"…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 3

The December meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday, the President, Cr. G. Christie, presiding. There was a…

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The Yeoval karoo Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Tuesday last, and was attended by the following:—Crs. S. R. Reynolds (President), W. J. Lyons…

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Council Turns Face From Restricted Water Supply, Despite Aldermen's Move to Effect Change

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 4

Ald. I. B. Mackenzie and H. G. Farthing, at n special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council last night, sought to have water restrictions imposed on the town supply. While Ald. Farthing frankly confessed that he…

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Cobbora Shire Council Last Meeting of Year Estimates for 1941

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 3

The only absentee from the monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, which was held at the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday, was Cr. Masters, who is still in camp with the militia. Cr. Masters sent along an…

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Cobbora Shire Council Roads Well Maintained at Lower Cost Presidential Minute, 1940

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire, held on Tuesday, President J. E. Whiteley presented the following minute:—I again have pleasure in submitting my minute covering the activities of Council for the year…

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Mayor's Individual Move In Camp Water Supply Problem Alderman Complains First News Seen in Press—council Endorses Action Matter of Urgency, Says AM, Serisier—Opinion Divided on Need for Preferential Treatment

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 2

While he agreed with a decision taken by the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) to have a pipe-line constructed from the town wells to the Dubbo camp, Ald. W. H. Leonard, at a special meeting of the Municipal Council last night,…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 4

The following reports were submitted to the December meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council: SHIRE CLERK…

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Amaroo Shire Offices to Have Electric Fans

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 5

A sharp interlude occurred between two Councillors at the regular monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire…

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Tribute To Police Cobar Mayor's Praise Crime-free Western District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 1

Following his election for the tenth consecutive term, the Mayor of Cobar (Ald. T. Maidens) tendered a banquet to representative citizens of the town…

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Council Engineer Three Applicants Invited

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 8

After discussing applications and qualifications of several men, Dubbo Municipal Council last night decided to invite three engineers to visit Dubbo…

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Question Time at Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 1

The following questions were asked at Friday's Shire Council meeting:— Cr. Hitchen: There has been…

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Cobbora Shire President Cr. J. E. Whiteley Re-elected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 3

There was only one nomination for the position of President at a special meeting of the Cobbora Shire…

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Amaroo Shire President Cr. S. R. Reynolds Re-elected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 7

Cr. S. R. Reynolds, of Cumnock, was re-elected, unopposed, President for the fourth successive year at a special…

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Local Printers Council Wants It Boto Ways

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 6

At a meeting of the Shire Council yesterday a letter was read from the Country Press Association asking for greater…

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1470 Householders Will Be Helped by Reduction in Rate Aldermen Say Levy is Reasonable and Should Satisfy Townspeople—Water Fund Problem

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 6

A total of 1470 cottage-holders will benefit by a rating reduction of ½d in the £, because general and combined loan rate have been lowered to that extent. The Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) made this statement…

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