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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1942

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Council Should Act Now to Eliminate Blocks in Town Drains

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 20 June 1942 · page 4

Recent rains, and particularly a sharp squall which struck Dubbo early yesterday evening, emphasise the need for the Municipal Council…

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Agricultural Bureau Election of Advisory Council

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 22 June 1942 · page 2

The Acting Secretary of the Advisory Council advises:—As it is not possible to hold the annual conference! at the Hawkesbury Agricultural…

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Straying Stock Menace Must Be Removed From Town Aldermen—This Calls for Action Not Words

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1942 · page 1

So many complaints are being made in the town regarding damage being done by straying stock that the present position calls for…

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Trying To Run Things Alderman Complains

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 6

The Dubbo Chamber of Commerce again asked the Municipal Council, at its meeting this week, to reconsider its decision not to provide…

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Council Brevities Land Reverts to Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 2

In a letter to Tuesday night's meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council, the Minister for Lands (Mr. Tully) stated that the area of land adjoining the council chambers had been reserved from sale for public recreation, and from lease…

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Bus Stopping Site Changed Again-council's Views

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 5

The new bus stop, the fourth selected within 12 months, is to be at the corner of Bulige and Macquarie Streets, and in future all…

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Adhere To The Rules New Council Policy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 5

In [?] intends to [?] to the ord[?] in re[?] to qua[?]tions, and unless they are trnd[?]ed in writing by [?]…

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Council Again Asked To Help Supply Public ARP Shelters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1942 · page 2

A further appeal for the provision of public ARP shelters was made to this week's meeting of Dubbo Council by the local Chamber of…

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Municipal Council Threat [?] to Cut Off Water Supply for Non-pa[?] of Rates Decision at Tuesday Night's Council Meeting Aldermen Determined That Rates Are to Be Collected

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 1

Narromine aldermen are determined that outstanding rates are to be collected, and on Tuesday night decided to take action, even to the extent of cutting off the water supply, in cases where water rates are owing…

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Southern Cross Theatre Mayor Opens New Sound Equipment

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

There was a very large attendance at the Southern [?] Wednesday night for the [?] night of the [?] R.D.A…

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Dubbo Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, when the following business was transacted:…

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Rationalisation of Transport Mayoral Minute to Municipal Council Permission Sought for Cutting-Cart to Continue

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

Narromine municipal council is seeking the permission of the [?] for the granting of an ex[?]tion of permit Mr. J. Purvis to…

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"News" Supported in Move to Get Rid to Straying Stock Municipal Council Will Take Action to Stop Menace

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 1

The municipal council on Tuesday night, wholeheartedly support[?] which appeared in the [?]…

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Municipal Council Take Action To Rid Town Of Alleged Drunken Me[?] "Still on the Same Drunk until They are Broke" Want to Slo[?] All Over People Whom They [?]Et in the Streets

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 1

Allegations [?] a [?] percentage of people were making a [?] through being drunk in the streets of Narro[?] pay day, were made at Tuesday [?] council…

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Municipality of Bourke Concreting Part of Oxley Street Footpath. Petition From Residents Urging All Weather Footpath in Oxley Street

The Western Herald · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

A meeting off the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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Further Information Sought Regarding Lighting Restrictions Recision Motion Defeated at Municipal Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 3

By four votes to three the Narromine municipal council, on Tuesday night, turned down a notice of motion by Ald. [?]red concerning the relaxation of brownout restrictions. They decided not to take any further action regarding lighting restrictions until they…

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Further Monies Allocated Municipal Patriotic Fund Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1942 · page 2

According to information given at yesterday afternoon's [?] of the Narromine Municipal Patriotic Fund, that body has handled [?]…

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Council's War Views Heartening Washington

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1942 · page 4

Members of the Pacific War Council have echoed the opinions of congressional leaders that the Roosevelt-Churchill picture of the…

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Conduct “Disgusting” Melbourne Lord Mayor Urges Action

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 3

Describing the conduct of soldiers and young girls in Melbourne streets are “disgusting,” the Lord Mayor (Sir Frank Beaurepaire)…

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Municipal Rates Due

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 29 June 1942 · page 2

Ratepayers should note that from to-day interest will be charged under the L.G. Acton all unpaid rates owing to Dubbo Council. To avoid the…

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