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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

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The Council Elections Many Surprises Promised Contests in All Ridings

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

There is going to be a few surprises when the numbers go up in the Shire elections on December 6. There will be contests in all three ridings and some of the riding Councillors may find it difficult to retain their seats…

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Napier Road Council to Suggest Exchange Conference to Be Arranged

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 6

The Shire Council proposes to arrange a deputation to wait on Mr. A. Beazley with a view to ascertaining if…

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Record Work Programme Finished To Mark Activity of Retiring Council

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

Those who had resided in Dubbo as long as he would agree that never before had a council carried out as much of a contemplated programme as the existing Municipal Council, which will have its final meeting on November 25,…

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Municipal Elections Big Field Likely Interest Increasing

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 3

The Local Government elections will be held throughout the State on Saturday, 6th December…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 4

Owing to the fact that an amendment of the Local Government Act requires nominations papers to be in two flays clear before…

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18 Candidates Likely for Council Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1941 · page 2

Nominations for the Dubbo Municipal Council elections will close on Wednesday next and will he declared on Friday by the…

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Municipal Elections (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 November 1941 · page 7

Sir.—At the usual fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the Official Labour Party, held last. Friday night, mention was made by…

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Lighting Control No Statement Until Council Meets Says Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 6

While there was a good deal of public speculation on the outcome of a denudation to the Minister for Local Government and Housing…

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Aldermen Change Minds—will Now Seek Re-election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 3

Reconsideration of their position having been given by each, both Ald. W. J. P. Gordon and J. P. Wilson now intend to seek…

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District News NARROMINE Women's Army For Miss A. Scott Eight Election Candidates For Two Shire Ridings

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1941 · page 6

Miss Alice Scott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Scott, of "Burroway," Narromine, has been appointed assistant commandant…

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Shire Council Correspondence and General Business

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 3

The November meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday, when the following were present: Crs. G. Christie…

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Amaroo Shire Council Presidential Dinner Year's Work Reviewed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 12

There is one quality to-day in common with the days of our forefathers, "To give the best possible with the means available," said Mr. W. R. Glasson, an ex-Councillor of the Amaroo Shire Council, while…

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Cobbora Shire Council Last Meeting of Old Council President J. Whiteley Ill

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of Cobbora Shire, held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday, President Jack Whiteley was not too well when he opened the meeting, as he was suffering from a severe cold, but…

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Gas Producer Unit to Be Installed by Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Mv. R. L. Hole) submitted the following report to last Council meeting: About a week ago a Ford agent…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 6

The following reports from officers were submitted to the November meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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Timber Taken Report By Shire Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 2

"I have to report that a number of ironb[?]rk trees have been cut and logs taken—at least 17—from roads west…

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Around the Shire Report by Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 3

Mr. Hole (Engineer) submitted the following report to last Shire Council meeting: Following is the position of…

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Cobbora Shire Engineer's Report Recommendations Held Over

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 9

At last Tuesday's meeting of Cobbora Shire, Engineer Allen reported on various inspections…

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Shire Elections Postal Voting All Electors Eligible

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

Any person whose name appears on the electoral roll and who is living in any riding In the Shire will be entitled to vote at the forthcoming Shire elections. Postal voting will be permitted…

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Re-Elected Unopposed All Amaroo Shire Councillors at Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 9

At the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock on Tuesday last, the returning officer, Mr. R. Pillans, announced that the six present Councillors were…

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