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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

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'That's Rough' Remarks Cr. Wilson When Council Informed Department Taking Back Money Granted To Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

"That's rough", remarked Cr. Wilson at Friday's Shire Council meeting, after a letter had been read from Mr…

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The Shire Elections No Grouping of Candidates Six Councillors Elected Unopposed

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

When nominations were declared by the Shire Clerk (Mr. J. B. Sword) at the Council Chambers on Friday…

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Canvassing For Votes in the Shire Elections Tall Tales For Short People

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

An urgent message received Inst week has just informed us that there Is quite a lot of house-to-house canvassing going on for votes in the Shire elections. We hid behind a mulberry bush…

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"Have Been a Happy Family" Is Unanimous Voice of Present Council Congratulations And Good Wishes Extended at Final Meeting of Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

At the conclusion of business at Friday's Shire Council meeting—the last for the present Council—the…

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Council Elections 21 Candidates Expected to Stand-Surprises in List

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 3

Although nothing official is known at this stage indications are that 21 candidates will seek election to the Dubbo Municipal Council at a general poll of the electors to be conducted on Saturday, December 6…

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Not Satisfied with Council’s Reply Letter to Be Returned for Interpretation

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 5

Some months ago the Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Shire Council asking what steps had been taken to…

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Council Grateful for Gratuitous Service Rendered an All Night Work at Baths

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

At Friday's Shire Council meeting President G. Christie made reference to a gratuitous Service rendered at the…

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Renting of Baths Council Decides on a Policy Will Only Be Let To Swimming Club

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 5

Realising that there must be a limit to the number of occasions on which the baths can be rented during the…

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"A Bit of Criticism" Says Cr. Christie To Council's Action In Closing Baths Sunday Night

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 1

In a presidential minute to last meeting of our Civic Fathers, Cr. Christie stated that he had received letters…

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Municipal Band First Public Appearance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 2

On Sunday night next, at the band rotunda in Cameron Park, the newly-formed Welling ton Municipal Band will…

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Municipal Election Big Field for Coming Contest Much Interest Being Taken

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 November 1941 · page 5

The final acceptances for the Municipal Stakes, to be decided on Saturday, December 6th, will see a…

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School Children In Buses (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New SOuth Wales)

The Western Herald · Friday 21 November 1941 · page 2

Modern transport methods now enable children in the country to travel long distances to and from school each day. In some centres…

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Council Election Returning Officer Announces 21 Names

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 November 1941 · page 2

Declaration of nominations of candidates for election to the Dubbo Municipal Council was made by the town clerk (Mr. V. F…

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The Mayor Entertains Aldermen and Council Staff A Happy Gathering

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 12

At the conclusion of the business of the Municipal Council on Thursday night last the Mayor (Dr. V. W…

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Spirit of Co-operation Retiring Aldermen Work Reviewed

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 3

At Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, which is probably the last meeting…

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Municipal Council Final Meeting Before Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 4

After being four years in office, the final meeting of the present constituted Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. The meeting was presided over by the Mayor…

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Bowling Club And Council Employees Town Clerk's Explanation

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 10

At last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council the Town Clerk, in answer to Ald. Gardner…

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Wellington Municipal Band First Public Appearance Makes Good Impression

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 7

The newly formed Wellington Municipal Band made its first public appearance last night, when it…

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Twenty-One Candidates for Municipal Election Ratepayers Have a Wide Choice

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1941 · page 11

As predicted in our last issue, twenty-one persons have nominated for the forthcoming Municipal election, which will be held on Saturday, December 6th…

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Bathurst's Ex-Mayor Condemns Tickets

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 November 1941 · page 3

An outspoken protest against the use of "tickets" in local government elections was made in Bathurst on Saturday by Aid. C. A…

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