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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1940

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Survey of Gas Area Ratepayers Support Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 2

In view of the fact that the ratepayers of the Municipality of Wellington have not, to date, had the opportunity of perusing…

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Erskine Street Drain to Go Council's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 5

"That the open drain on the northern side of Erskine Street, running westerly from Park Street for a distance of 114 feet be eliminated, and with the…

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Street Works Council to Ask for £1000 Grant Amended Programme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 7

Dubbo Council has decided to ask the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Martin) for a grant of £1000…

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Free Water for District Hospital Dubbo Council's Decision Exemption From Rates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

Dubbo Council decided on Tuesday night to continue supplying a large quantity of water free to the District Hospital…

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Municipality of Bourke Bowling Club House. Outstanding Rates. Where Lavatories Are to Be Erected

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 3

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

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Report of Chief Gas Examiner Tremendous Recoverable Losses Disclosed Early Offer of Assistance Rejected by Council Gas Works Have Gone From Bad to Worse Can Be Made to Pay, Says Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 6

In view of the referendum next Saturday on the question as to whether the Municipal Council should borrow £2000 to rehabilitate the gas works and place them on a payable basis, we publish the following report by the Chief Gas Examiner, Mr. Richardson, so that ratepayers eligible to vote will be in a position to vote intelligently…

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Football Country League Seeks State Council Better Representation Wanted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 5

The N.S.W. Country League is determined to light for the creation of a State Council with equitable country representation…

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Delegates Attend Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 1

On Saturday night last a council meeting of district Bush Fire Brigades was held at Dunedoo, when some Important resolutions…

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TERRAMUNGAMINE C.W.A. Arrangements For Macquarie Group Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 6

Terramungamine C.W.A. held its first 1940 meeting in the Coalbaggie Hall yesterday. There was a good attendance, presided over by Mrs. V. Luke…

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Wheatgrowers Discuss Problems Resolutions For Annual Conference Representatives of District Council Meet at Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 5

Representatives of district branches of the Wheatgroweir. Union met in the War Memorial Institute on Saturday afternoon for the District, Council meeting. Problems confronting the wheatgrowers were discussed and various…

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The Sorrow Of Road Accidents What Figures Show (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 7

In the accidents that have occurred on the roads of New South Wales in the last 14 days the following tragedies are recorded:—…

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Australian Labor Party. Electoral Council Formed

The Western Herald · Friday 1 March 1940 · page 5

A meeting of delegates representing Nyngan, Cobar and Bourke Leagues was held at Nyngan recently and a State Electoral…

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Solicited Bribe Three Aldermen Sentenced to Gaol Notice Of Appeal Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1940 · page 1

Aldermen John Neilson, George Cohen and Ernest Navin, members of the Waterloo Council, were each…

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Wellington Municipal Council Bell River Well to Be Opened As Precautionary Measure

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 March 1940 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, held on Thursday evening last in the Council Chambers, it was decided that, owing to the prevailing dry conditions, the baths will remain empty after the…

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Build Weir to Conserve Water Mayor's Proposal "Outlandish," Says Alderman Leonard Council to Meet at River To-day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 5

As a result of lengthly discussion at Tuesday night's council meeting, Dubbo aldermen will meet at the river to-day to discuss the…

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Municipal Works Report To Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 4

In a summary of work carried out during the fortnight, the Town Clerk reported to Council on Tuesday night that the construction of the concrete…

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Municipal Council Protest Against Food Relief Scheme Unemployed Should Be Given Work General Business

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 7

Dubbo municipal Council decided on Tuesday to co-operate in a protest to the Government against the return to the practice…

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Council Collected £2628 In Fortnight Debits Exceed Credits

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 7

During the fortnight ended March 1, revenue totalled £2628, reported the Town Clerk (Mr. V. F. Matthews) at Council meeting on…

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Narromine Council Noxious Weeds Destruction of Burr Grant From Government

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 7

The burning of galvanised burr on the Narromine common without first cutting it had not proved effective, said Ald. R. C. Tancred at…

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Narromine Council Ratepayers Owed £4161 At End Of 1939 Town Clerk's Report Baths To Close

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1940 · page 4

Al the last meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council the Town Clerk reported that rates owing at December 31, 1939, totalled…

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