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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

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Alderman Dowd Busy Attending Council Matters While in Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 6

Ald. J. P. Dowd, who recently went to Sydney for a short holiday, has found time to interest himself in Council…

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Wellington Municipal Council C.W.A. Permanent Stall for Duration of War

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, the Mayor (Dr. V. W. Savage), presiding. Other Aldermen present were, F. Thomas…

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Use More Gas Campaign Better Spirit in Council Sales to be Pushed

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 4

A welcome spirit of cooperation towards the Wellington gas service was in evidence at the Municipal…

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End State Parliaments F. & S. Council Move Government Savings Example

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 3

A meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on Friday night carried two motions for submission…

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Young Audience Attends Shire Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

Probably for this first time on record, members of the Gilgandra Shire Council had an audience for part of the…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting War Casualties

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 6

At last Tuesday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council a letter was received from the Defence Department, re the conveying of news of war casualties to nearest relatives. The general opinion of Councillors…

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Amaroo Shire Council Monthly Meeting Yeoval's Bad Roads

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 7

At the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Tuesday last, Cr. J. A. Stapleton drew Council's attention to the bad state of the roads in and around Yeoval. He…

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Yeoval Matters Before Amaroo Shire Council Urgent Works Recommended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 5

Many matters of extreme importance to Yeoval residents were discussed at the usual monthly meeting of the…

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Retention of Copper Hill Crossing Urged by Amaroo Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 7

The President of the Amaroo Shire Council, Cr. J. A. Reynolds, presented the following Presidential minute to…

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Council Meeting Correspondence and General Business

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 6

The President, Cr. G. Christie, presided at the June meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, held on Friday last. Others present…

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Timor Rock Area Permissive Occupancies Sought Council Defers Decision

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 8

The Department of Lands informed the Shire Council on Tuesday of last week that It was proposed to grant…

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Park Gardener Mr C. Heiler Appointed by Council Reward for Excellent Work Performed

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

A motion by Cr. Tibbits won unanimous Support at last Shire Council meeting. He moved that in view of the…

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Decided the Issue School Children at Council Meeting Decision to Erect Seesaws in Park

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

There was an amusing incident at Friday's Shire Council meeting, during the time the school children were…

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Must Be Stricter Instruction From Council to Impounding Officer No Refund on Bull Impounding

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 1

At last Shire Council meeting a letter of protest was received from the Poundkeeper concerning the…

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Move To Acquire Lighting Co. Control By Council Group Will Seek Amendment of Act Revolutionary Motion For Meeting Tomorrow

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 2

The initial move in an attempt to cause the Dubbo Municipal Council to be given power to take over gas and electricity supply will be made at a special meeting to be held tomorrow night…

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Municipal Marketing New System Announced

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 4

The Minister for Local Government and Housing, Mr. McGirr last week announced a system of municipal marketing to…

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Municipal Appellants

The Western Herald · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 4

A meeting of all persons who appealed against, the recent Municipal Valuations and had legal assistance is called for Monday…

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Municipality of Bourke. Discussion on Aboriginals Reserve. Concessions to Soldiers

The Western Herald · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 6

A meeting of the Aldermen of the Bourke Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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Lighting Franchise Council Seeks Revocation In Fair Valuation Purchase Held Service Is People Property Denial of Repudiation Approach To Minister

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 6

Dubbo Council last night decided to take steps to ask the Minister for Local Government to amend the Act so that the Dubbo lighting franchise might be rescinded and the control vested in the council…

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Alderman Serisier Joins A. L. P. First Labor Mayor In 15 Years

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 1

The Mayor of Dubbo (Aid. E. B. Serisier) has taken out a ticket of membership with the Australian Labor Party. His membership…

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