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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

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Shire Clerk Prosecutes Own President

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 4

The shire clerk reported to the last meeting of the Timbrebongie council that an owner of Sheep found trespassing on a public…

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Local & General Shire Clerk Prosecutes Own President

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 3

The Shire clerk reported to the Timbrebongie Council at its last meeting that an owner of sheep found trespassing on a public road…

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Not for Parliament Mayor Not Interested In Dubbo Seat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2

The mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier), when interviewed by "The Liberal," made it clear that he would not be seeking selection for the Dubbo seat…

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Council To Tarseal Macquarie Street

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 5

Taking advantage of prevailing weather conditions. Dubbo Municipal Council on Tuesday night decided to proceed immediately with the…

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Council Brevities Progress on Weir

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

Reporting to Tuesday night's meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council the engineer (Mr. E. L. James) said work in the pouring of concrete on the new weir being erected at South Dubbo was proceeding, and that about 25 feet of the…

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Collection of Waste Plan Before Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 5

Writing to the Municipal Council, at its meeting this week, the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce asked that greater attention be given to the…

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Surprise Presence At Council Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 1

The Pacific Council met for an hour and a hall today. The British Ambassador (Lord Halifax) told the Press that the meeting consisted of a general…

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Council Adjusts Staff To Meet Shortage

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 4

At the conclusion on Tuesday night of the ordinary business before the Municipal Council, the meeting adjourned to consider vital staff…

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Council's Tribute to Memory of Late Mr. Wilson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 5

High tribute to the memory of the late Mr. G. A. L. Wilson, M.L.A. for Dubbo, were paid by the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) and Ald. A. C…

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Council Says: Street Policing More Necessary Than Train Picket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 2

Strong criticism was levelled by aldermen at Tuesday night's meeting of the Dubbo Council of the action of the local police authorities in stationing a squad of police at the railway station when certain trains pass through, and the…

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Labor Council Meets Regulation Discussed War Exploitation for Personal Gains

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 April 1942 · page 6

A representative number of delegates attended the Gwydir Electoral Council meeting held at Boggabri recently, Mr. W…

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Policing The Trains Mayor to Investigate

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 6

At question time at the Dubbo Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald. W. C. Stevenson complained of the behaviour…

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Council Gravel Pits

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

Dubbo Council on Tuesday night, on the recommendation of the Baths and Parks Committee decided that it could not accede to applications from…

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Dubbo Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

Alt the fortnight meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council, held on Tuesday night which was presided over by the Mayor…

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Tribute by Dubbo Council

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 3

Before the commencement of business at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. E. B…

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Public Raid Shelters Suggested to Municipal Council Meeting of Local N.E.S. Organisation

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

The Chief Warden (Mr. J. E. Radburn) presided at a meeting of the Narromine N.E.S. organisation held at the Town Hall on Friday…

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Mayor’s Air Force Application Unsuccessful Due to Medical Unfitness

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 2

The Mayor of Dubbo (Aid. E. B. Serisier), received the following official notification this morning from Mr. M. C. Langslow,…

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Municipal Staff Changes

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 1 May 1942 · page 1

The Dubbo Municipal Council, on Tuesday night, gave consideration to the staff report of the Town Clerk (Mr. V. F. H. Matthews). The…

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Narromine Council Criticises Inspector

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 4

Strong opposition to the attitude of the district inspector of schools (Mr. A. H. Jacobs) was expressed by members of the Narromine…

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Opinions of the People Reply to Mayor (To the Editor)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1942 · page 4

Sir,—I would be grateful if you would permit, through "The Liberal," to address the following letter to the Mayor of Dubbo:…

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