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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

819 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 13 of 41

Censure Motion on Dubbo Mayor Adjourned In Absence—Alderman's Allegation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 8

Submission of a motion of censure on the Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) notice of which had been given by Aid. I. B. Mackenzie, was deferred from Tuesday night's meeting of the council to the next ordinary meeting…

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Alderman Wants Air Raid Shelters Built

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 5

The question of provision of air raid shelters in Dubbo was raised in council on Tuesday night by Aid. P. Butterworth. He asked if…

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Discourtesy Charge Transport Department Alderman's Complaint

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

At Tuesday's meeting of the Dubbo Council, Aid. J. T. Francis accused the Department of Road Transport of discourtesy in…

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Rural Reconstruction Adjustment of Shire Rates

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 3
Also in Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh

The Director of the Rural Reconstruction Board, Mr. C. R. Lambert, states that there appears to be a misconception in…

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Council Brevities Show Time Holidays

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 5

When Dubbo Council met on Tuesday night, advice was received from the Chief Secretary's Department stating that May 7 had been proclaimed a public holiday for Dubbo Show, and the Department of the Treasury…

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Council Adopts Policy For Shopfront Blinds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

Dubbo Council's recent regulation respecting verandah awnings and blinds over pathways was amended at Tuesday night's meeting. It was decided that all awning blinds…

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Special Council Meets Tomorrow Night For Censure Debate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) has convened a special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council for 8 p.m. tomorrow. Its object is to…

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Delayed Construction Of New Reservoir Engineer Tells Council Amended Plans Ready

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 1

The construction of Dubbo's new reservoir of 1,250,000 gallons capacity should be proceeding, but delays in obtaining certain materials have placed…

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Development Of Elston Park Is Plan Western Plantation Suggested to Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 4

In the absence of a baths and paries committee report, the Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) and Aid. F. Gilbert presented a notice of…

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Renewed Recruiting Drive on May 10 Election Night Rally At Council Chambers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 6

The first drive for recruits in a renewed campaign will be held in Dubbo on the evening of May 10—election day. This fact was announced by the Mayor (Aid. E. B. Serisier) when interviewed by "The Liberal" today. The…

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Idle White Elephant To Be Scrapped, Sold Council Will Write Off Ouarry Plant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 8

After many years of idleness, Dubbo quarry plant, which might be described as a "white elephant," is to be demolished and sold…

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Establishment of Sale Yards in Dubbo Urgent Need Deputation Puts Strong Case To Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 2

A strong case for the establishment of municipal saleyards was put to the Dubbo Council on Tuesday night by Messrs. L. C. Ha!!, A. Stonier and A. S. Whittle. In the course of an address, Mr. Sterner warned the…

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Municipal Valuations 1941

The Western Herald · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 4

A meeting of property owners and ratepayers who have appealed against the Municipal Valuations for 1941 will be held at the Palais…

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Water To Hospital Increased Allotment Request Made To Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 6

Dubbo District Hospital directorate, at a meeting last night, Council to ask the Municipal Council to reconsider its…

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7-3 Defeat of Censure Motion on Mayor of Dubbo Sponsor And Colleague In Personal Clashes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 6

Dubbo council by seven votes to three last night defeated a motion of censure on the Mayor, sponsored by Aid. I. B. Mackenzie. Except for several personal clashes the meeting was…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire office on Saturday morning last, the President (Cr. A. Knowles) presiding. Others present were Crs. J. Goninan, W. Johanson, D…

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Producer Gas Waste of Petrol in the City Allegation at Council Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

At the Macquarie Shire Council meeting on Saturday last reference was made to the wilful waste of petrol…

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Papers On Table Mayor Gives Warning Publication Risk Explained

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 7

At the conclusion of Friday night's meeting of the Council, the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) said that certain papers had been…

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River Weir Case Council Retains Solicitor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 7

Dubbo Council, at a special meeting on Friday night, decided to retain Mr. P. Davison, of Wellington,, to represent it at the Land and Vaulation…

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