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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 9 of 39

Gala Night Funds for Lord Mayor's Fund Wonderful Response

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 6

On Saturday night last, one of the largest crowds ever witnessed in the Yeoval streets, congregated to take…

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Ex-Assistant Shire Engineer Now With Air Force In England

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 4

Mrs. Carla Ja[?]ues of Double Bay, Sydney, had a thrill the other day when in a B.B.C. broadeast she heard her son. Owen Dibbs,…

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Breach of Health Regulations Inspector Reports to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

In his report to Tuesday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council the health inspector, Mr. J. Wilson, stated…

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Water Supply Tank at Council Chambers Alternative Tenders Now to Be Called

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

At the February meeting of the Gilgandra Snire Council it was decided to hold in abeyance until the Spring consideration…

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C.W.A. Group Council Meeting Life Membership Badge For Mrs. Fagan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 5

About 70 delegates and friends journeyed to Coalbaggic Hall on Thursday for the Macquarie Group Council meeting of the C.W.A…

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Finished Year with £46 Credit Farmers and Settlers District Council Annual Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1940 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Farmers & Settlers' Association at Mr. Clem Phillips' office…

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Cornsack Shortage And Profiteering State Minister Praised For Strong Action FARMERS & Settlers' District Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1940 · page 7

Appreciation of the efforts of the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. A. D. Reid) in providing cornsacks for the current season was made by delegates of the Dubbo District Council of the Farmers and Settlers…

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Cobbora Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held at Dunedoo yesterday, instead of at the usual meeting place at Geurie…

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Amaroo Shire Council Relief Workers Will Not Be Put Off

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 9

At the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Monday last, it was decided that Council would co-operate with the Main Roads Board in an endeavour to retain…

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Mayor's Reply To North Dubbo Criticism

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

"I don't want an argument with the North Dubbo Progress Association or with any member of it, and I will say…

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Municipal Works Town Clerk's Report to Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

In his report to Council on Tuesday night, the Town Clerk (Mr. V. F. Matthews), in reviewing the work…

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Council Receives £3806 In Fortnight Credits Increasing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

During the fortnight ended March 16, revenue poured into the Municipal Council's coffers at the rate of over £270 daily, the total…

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North Dubbo Needs Requests To Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 5

Several letters from the North Dubbo Progress Association came before Council at Tuesday night's…

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Dubbo Sports Ground More Improvements Approved By Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

Several recommendations in connection with the Sportsground, which has been transformed into one of the best sporting areas in…

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'Paltry Allowance' Mayor On Proposed Government Grant Seeks Greater Financial Assistance for Water Augmentation Scheme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

The Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) has written to Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., asking his co-operation in urging the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Martin) to give a larger grant than the one…

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Council Writes Off £1258 DEPRECIATION £500 Off Baths Buildings

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 7

Dubbo Municipal Council on Tuesday night endorsed the writing down of depreciation totalling £1258…

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Bread Carts Should Be Inspected, Says Ald. Mackenzie Council Discussion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

At Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald. Mackenzie declared that in Dubbo were several dipadidated bread carts which should be…

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Group Council Meeting C.w.a Delegates Meet at Coalbaggie Life Membership Badge for Mrs. Fagan

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 1

About 70 delegates and friends journeyed to Coalbaggie Hall on Thursday for the Macquarie Group Council meeting of the…

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Municipality of Bourke Invitation to Premier to Visit Bourke. Also to Minister for Works Mr. Martin. Action to Recover Outstanding Rates. Second Dayman Selected

The Western Herald · Friday 22 March 1940 · page 3

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

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“Lady In Red” Leaves Council in Huff Junee Incident

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 March 1940 · page 3

Dressed in a flowing red evening gown and accompanied by her husband attired in a dinner jacket, the “Lady In Red” was last week…

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