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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

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Drainage at Tooraweenah to Be Carried Out by Council

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

For some years past Gilgandra Shire Council has received numerous complaints from residents of Tooraweenah…

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More Street Lights Eight Lamps Promised Annual Cost to Council £36

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 5

Eight additional street lights are to be provided in Dubbo, and two at the entrance to Victoria Park, at the intersection of Darling and Talbragar…

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Electricity Supplies Control on State Basis Council Committee To Consider Proposal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

Dubbo Council's lighting committee has been deputed to consider a proposal that electricity should be conducted on a State-wide basis. At a conference in Sydney next Tuesday, for the…

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Council Subsidy Will Cut Ambulance Debt Outstanding Rates on Unowned Land

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

Dubbo District Ambulance need no longer be concerned over an outstanding debt of £115/9/11 in rates on property which, in fact, it…

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C.w.a. Gropu Council Meeting Many Delegates Asembled at Gilgandra

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

The attendance at the C. W. A. Macquarie Group Council Meeting held at tha Gilgandra Rest Rooms on Thursday last must have constituted a record. Practically all branches were repre sented, and it was regretted…

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Council to Take Action Eradication of Galvanised Burr Group Control of Noxious Weeds

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

Galvanised Burr came up for much discussion at Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, and as a result…

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Promise of Complete Service Deputation From Dubbo Ambulance Council Will Lend Its Support

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

A deputation representing the Dubbo District Ambulance visited Gilgandra on Friday and interviewed members…

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Council Firm on Showground Sewer Connection Work To Be Done Before May—Washing System

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1941 · page 4

Dubbo aldermen on Tuesday night insisted that the Dubbo P.A. and H. Association should make effort to have showground connected to the sewerage system before the annual show, to be held on May 6…

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Council Rates. (To the Editor "Western Herald.")

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1941 · page 5

Dear Sir,—I notice that our Governments and the Governments of Overseas are urging the people to make a great effort and…

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Municipality of Bourke. Garden Charges Criticised. Lavatories for the Park. Poisoning of Dogs

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 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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Belgrade Crisis Over Axis Pact Three Ministers likely To Resisn-Council Move London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1941 · page 1

According to the American Associated Press correspondent in Belgrade, a Cabinet crisis is arising from the Crown Council's reported…

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Municipal Band Young Players Respond

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 4

It is pleasing to learn that since the formation of the Wellington Municipal Band there has been a good response from…

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Tennis Town Courts Season Officially Opened Deputy-Mayor Stresses Need For Expansion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 5

Ideal tennis weal her prevailed on Saturday afternoon for the official opening of the Town Tennis Club season. Over 100 players, club officials,…

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Need For Municipal Saleyards in Dubbo Discussion by Chamber of Commerce

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1941 · page 6

Considering that there is an urgent need for the establishment of municipal saleyards at Dubbo, with regular weekly sales, the…

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Lighting Offer Is Council Problem Question Again To Be Before Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 8

Delegates to a conference called by the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Martin), and held in Sydney on Tuesday, agreed to a recommendation opposing the appointment of a board or commission to…

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Shire Reports

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 6

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

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The "Success" Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 6

Really this is a meeting of the British Air Council at the Air Ministry, the Royal Air Force's headquarters in London, but, in view of the triumphs of the flying men of Britain, it surely deserves to be called the "success" council. Sir Archibald Sinclair (centre), Air Minister and President of the Council, leans over to say a word to Air Marshal K. L. Gossage, Air Member for Personnel. On Sir. Archibald's left is Air Chief Marshal Sir Cyril…

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Around the Shire Report by Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 3

The following report was submitted to Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council by the Acting Engineer, Mr. R. L. Hole:…

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Amaroo Shire Patriotic & War Fund Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 1

The following were present at the monthly meeting of the above, held on Tuesday last: President, Cr. S. R. Reynolds, Mesdames S. R…

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The Yeoval News Amaroo Shire Gouncil Extensive Road Works Totalling $692 RECOMMENDED

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1941 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Tuesday last, the engineer, Mr. Frown, submitted a report covering works necessary and proposed to be carried…

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