"Torchy Runs For Mayor."
Glenda Farrell parallels a real-life experience in "Torchy Runs for Mayor," the latest in the Warner Bros, series of Torchy Blane…
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Council & local affairs, 1940
778 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 39
Municipality of Bourke Sales and Transfer of Land. Kerbing and Guttering in Sturt Street. Reduction in Electric Charges Asked For
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen was held on Monday evening last. Present: Alds. S. Coleman…
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The drainage from the carbonising works at West Dubbo was in a very unsatisfactory condition, reported the health inspector (Mr. W…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Timbrebongie Shire New Road Plant To Cost £2350 Council Will Pay Cash
After Several weeks' deliberation, Timbrebongie Shire Council has decided to purchase a road-making plant of the caterpillar type, to…
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Reporting to the Timbrebongie Shire Council on Thursday, the engineer (Mr. E. R. Brown stated that since the February meeting the tractor-grader…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Will Resume Land For Road Deviation Shire Council and Compensation Action To Prevent Depositing of Rubbish
Many matters of district interest were discussed at a meeting of Talbragar Shire Council yesterday. In connection with a proposed road deviation at Mogo Forest, several letters were received from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Timbrebongie Shire Financial Position Debits Total £2840
Timbrebongie Shire Council has a debit of £428 in the general fund, the Shire Clerk (Mr. W. R. Payten) reported to the March meeting at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Shire Solicitor To Collect Rates Council Determined To Enforce Payment Of Arrears President Talks of Resignation If Collection Efforts Are Failure
Taibragar Shire Council has decided to instruct its solicitor to collect all outstanding rates. At yesterday's meeting, the president (Cr. A. S. Wright) said that something would have to be done to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Works in Talbragar Shire [?]urchase Of Auto Patrol Recommended
Contracts for the construction of culvert and approaches over Yellow Creek (Coonamble Road) were being carried out and new signs…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Timbrebongie Shire Monthly Meeting Coalbaggie Creek Bridge Death of Ex-president
Before the ordinary meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council was commenced on Thursday, the president (Cr. W. E. Tink) referred…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Council Offers £5 Reward For News of Vandal
Deliberate destruction of part of the new chain wire fence being erected at the tennis courts has prompted…
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The health inspector (Mr. W. E. Ames) reported to the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday that he had inspected West Dubbo residences…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting
At the usual meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers on Friday last, the President, Cr. A. Knowles, said he was disappointed with the work of cleaning out the drains with the small…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wellington Municipal Council Loan to Be Sought For Gas Works
At one of its shortest meetings on record, the Wellington Municipal Council, on Thursday evening last…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Diphtheria Immunisation Macquarie Shire Adopts Scheme For Stuart Town
At the meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, held on Friday last in the Shire Chambers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Council Staff Creates New Record All Rate Notices Issued by February 9
A tribute to the Town Clerk (Mr. V. F. Matthews) and staff for their excellent work in having all rate notices issued by February 9—a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Water Restrictions Will Be Unnecessary At Dubbo Engineer's Opinion Special Council Meeting Grant From Government If the Department's Scheme Is Accepted
At a special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council last night, the Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) stated that the Waterworks Engineer (Mr. J. Munday) was confident that the water supply would hold out…
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The President (Cr. P. Fallon) presided at the March [?]ting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, held on Friday last. Others present were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shire Council Reports From Officers
The following reports from officers were submitted to the March meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Around the Council Table
Those in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shirs Council were Councillors J. B. Renshaw (chair), W. T…
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