Death at Wagga Former Gilgandra Shire Clerk Mr. J. H. Sutherland
The death occurred at Wagga on 15th February of Mr. J. H. Sutherland, who was well known in this district, where…
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Council & local affairs, 1942
685 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 35
Local And General Dubbo Council Meeting
Dubbo Municipal Council will meet to-morrow (Tuesday) night tor the transaction of regular business…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Talbragar Shire Engineer Assigned to New Post
Following upon a decision by the Department of Interior to stimulate charcoal production, action was taken yesterday to notify various country…
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The revenue at the Dubbo Olympic swimming pool this year, despite the abandonment of night swimming because of the National Emergency regulations (lighting restrictions) has reached the highest figure but one on record…
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The clerk (Mr. W. J. Lockrey) said at a special meeting of the Shire council on Friday, that sometimes letters were handed in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mayor Determined Not to Treat with Lighting Co
Dubbo Lighting Company Limited was described by the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Seriser), at a meeting of the council on Tuesday night, as "public…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Will Register Local Accommodation
A proposal that local residents should be [?]ed to m[?]e know any available accommodation for voluntary [?] vumerable areas was [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Minister Criticised: Said "Dumped" Council In Lighting Question
A strong protest against the attitude of the Minister for Local Government (Mr. McGirr) in brushing aside the request of the Dubbo Council to take over the Dubbo Lighting Company's undertakings was voiced at Tuesday night's meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Game in Park Condemned fey Council: "Disgraceful Conduct"
Describing conduct in Victoria Park us disgraceful. Ald. F. Gilbert was supported by other aldermen at Tuesday night's council meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cost of Evacuation Council In Quandary No Power To Finance Scheme
A special meeting of the Shire Council was held on Friday afternoon last to appoint a chairman of the various committees in connection with the evacuation of women and Children from danger areas…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A.R.P. at Schools Council and Department Say Trenches Unneeded
Consequent upon a letter received from Dubbo Rotary Club, suggesting the construction of slit trenches at local schools and parks adjacent to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Public Enemy No. 1" Says Mayor Aldermen Again Critical
Aldermen had a second opportunity to criticise the Dubbo Co. at Tuesday's meeting Dubbo Council, when consideration…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Talbragar Shire Council To-day’s Meeting
The regular monthly meeting the Talbragar Shire Council was held at the Shire Office this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Water Augmentation Weir P. W. D. Engineers Visit Dubbo Mayor Defends Council's Criticism of Work
Some recent correspondence between the Mayor of Dubbo’ (Ald. E. B. Serisier) and the Public Work Department, concerning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dubbo Council Tuesday Night's Meeting
The regular fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council .was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Black Wool Wanted Appeal by Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund
Mr. A. J. Wedlock, Secretary of the Bourke sub - branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. has received an urgent appeal for black wool from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dubbo Lighting Franchise Minister Can Do Nothing Dubbo Council's Disappointment
The Dubbo Lighting Company's franchise was subject of discussion at Tuesday night's meeting of Dubbo Council when a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Municipality of Bourke Sheds at Weir Secured for Swimming Sheds. Growing of Vegetables Locally
A meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Charcoal Kilns to Be Bought by Talbragar Shire
Considering that charcoal production is essential to the war effort, and that the question of money should not be considered in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Liberal" Vindicated Shire Councillors Disgusted by Sewerage Scandal
"Shocking, disgusting and absolute scandal," were adjectives employed by councillors at yesterday's meeting of Talbragar Shire Council…
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