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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 14 of 41

Tractors On Roads Talbragar Council Will Take Action

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 5

Damage caused to council roads by tractor spikes again was the subject of comment by the engineer (Mr. J. P. Holmes) at…

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Flood Relief Grant Council Thanks Wilson Rate Collections Over £4000

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

Talbragar Shire Council yesterday expressed appreciation to Mr. G. Wilson, M.L.A., for his successful efforts in obtaining on…

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Mayor Calls Police

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 7

Probably the most turbulent scene ever known in the existing Dubbo Council chambers was witnessed at a special meeting of the aldermen,…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Stuart Town Reservoir to Be Cleaned Out Macquarie Shire Action Commended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 4

During the past week we have been having almost spring days with cool to cold night, but so far no sign of any moisture…

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Municipality of Bourke Immunisation Scheme. Garden Charge Wiped Out

The Western Herald · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 6

A meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Present : Alds. S. Coleman (Mayor), H. Pearson, E. Francis, J…

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Mayor Swore, and Was Cheered Flare-up At War Rally-Interjector Subsides

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 2

If a public speaker should give vent to outraged feelings by resorting to a swear word, the general reaction of the audience is one approaching horror. But it was not so on Saturday night when the Mayor of…

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Chamber of Commerce Regrets Lighting Rejection Council Missed Chance—Further Action Likely

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 5

Members of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting last night, expressed regret at the fact that the Municipal Council should have rejected a proposal submitted to it by the Mayor suggesting acceptance in…

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Question Time at Shire Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

The following questions were asked at Friday's Shire Council meeting:— Cr. Semmler: What is the…

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Complaint From Labor League to Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

At Friday's Shire Council meeting, after a letter was read, objecting to the engaging of outside labor by…

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Shire Reports

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 3

The following reports from officers were submitted to last Shire Council meeting: SHIRE CLERK'S…

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Around the Shire Report by Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 6

The following report was submitted to last Shire Council meet ing by the Acting Engineer, Mr. Hole:—…

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Council Meeting Correspondence and General

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 3

The May meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, was held on Friday last. The President, Cr. G. Christie presided, others…

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Council Brevities New Highway Named

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 7

In honor of his 47 years' service with the Public Service, the name of the late Commissioner for Main Roads (Mr. H. H. Newell) is to be associated with a State highway. Intimation was given by the…

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Council To Prepare New Roll of Electors

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

In his report to council, at its meeting on Tuesday night, the town clerk (Mr. V. F. H. Matthews), suggested that steps might be taken for the…

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Poisonous Weeds Council to Frame Specimens Benefit to Farmers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 1

Mr. C. W. Antaw (Noxious Weeds Inspector) informed the Shire Council on Tuesday that the Lands department…

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Council Will Seek Expert's Report On Conference Renew Discussion on Lighting?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 5

In order to equip itself with information in case it should be needed in the event of future negotiations, Dubbo Municipal Council decided on Tuesday night to request the Department of Works and Local…

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Council Will Not Force Sewerage Connection to Await Completion of Augmentation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 7

Unless there are special circumstances, no further notices to connect with the sewer will be issued in Dubbo until the sewerage…

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Free Water Grant to Hospital Council To Continue— Review Later in Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

Dubbo Council has decided to allow the District Hospital 80 gallons of water per head per dav free of charge. However, the amount allowed will be subject to review in November, when it will be considered if any…

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Three-weeks Job Done in Two Days Engineer Shows Council Value Of Plant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 May 1941 · page 4

In two days a strip of roadway in Bultge Street 24 chains long has been tar-paved. Formerly about three weeks was a fair estimate of the period necessary for such work…

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Exchange of Cheque Ambulance and Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1941 · page 6

Dubbo District Ambulance committee held its monthly meeting at the ambulance station last night. Apologies were received from Messrs…

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