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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 35 of 41

Munitions Annexe Visit of Officers Council To Represented

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 11

At a meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last Ald. J. M. Whiteley was…

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Electricity Charges Chamber of Commerce's Request Council's Reply

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 4

At the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council an Thursday light last a litter was received from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to consider the advisability of having…

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Pollution of the Macquarie Council Produces Figures Answer to Departmental Officers' Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 10

At the Meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last the matter of the pollution of the Macquarie River was again discussed, and figures were produced which are a good answer…

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Municipal Finances Drop in Valuations Will Reduce Revenue Unless Rates Rise

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 4

At the meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday night last the the Council Clerk (Mr. J. H. Truman) read out the proposed estimates of the income and expenditure for the year 1942. These…

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Municipal Band Programme, Sign Board

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 November 1941 · page 4

It should not be very long before the Wellington; Municipal Band will be making its first public appearance. For…

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Western Centres Narromine Council Vacancies— Four Aldermen Out

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 3

It has been announced that Ald. R. H. Barnett, F. Cahill and C. T. Woolfe willnot seek re-election at the forthcoming municipal…

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No Political Pull at Dubbo Claims Alderman

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 7

Dubbo's lack of political pull was described by Ald. J. T. Francis at a meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, as one…

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All Night Lights Favorep by Shire Council Prepared to Contribute to Cost

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 2

The Shire Council on Tuesday expressed itself in favor of a proposal to extend the lighting of the main…

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Council Brevities War Casualties

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 6

A circular from the Department of Local Government and Housing stated that the Federal Government had decided to revert to the system of…

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Cobbora Shire Contest In Two Ridings At Forthcoming Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 9

In both A and B Ridings of the Cobbora Shire Council there Will be contests at the election to be held on…

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Shire Stakes Probable Starters Big List For A. Riding

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 1

That lying jade, Dame Rumor, was busy all day yesterday, whispering stories here and there.. This is what the “Watchman” overheard:— . First Race—A Division…

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New Voting Conditions For Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 7

The effects of the Local Government (Electoral Provisions) Act. 1941, which became law on August 27, amending the Local Government Act. 1919, with…

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Railways Will Build Bridge If Council Pays

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 5

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) is fully in agreement with a plan of Dubbo Municipal Council aimed at…

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Council Praises Work Of Stop-gap Staff

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 6

Aldermen on Tuesday night expressed appreciation of the activity of the engineer (Mr. E. L. James), who, aided by the…

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Electric Installations Council Unable To Compete Too Many Obstacles

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 11

The shortage of electrical equipment and the doubtfulness of the Council’s ability to secure a competent mechanic at the present time were the reasons given by the Electrical Engineer (Mr. J. R. Lloyd) why the Council…

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Show Abandonment If Sewer Installation Move Pressed by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 5

Continued insistence on the P.A. and H. Association connecting the Dubbo Showground with the sewerage system might result in a complete cessation of its activities to the detriment of the town and district…

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Trouble Over Fence on Common Boundary Council to Erect

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 11

Owing to it being unable to secure any replies to correspondence relative to fencing western boundary of the…

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Parents and Citizens Association Council Meeting Important Matters Dealt With

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 11

The following is a report of a meeting of the District Council of the P. and C. Association, held at…

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Ulamambri Garbage Site Absence Creating Nuisance Council Wants Speed Up

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 1

The absence of a garbage depot at Ulamambri is creating a public nuisance, said the President, Cr. S. Regan, at a…

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Council May Use Balance of Grant To Restore Flood Damage

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 7

Referring to a grant of £1500, made available to the Macquarie Shire Council towards the cost of the…

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