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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

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Report on Roads to Amaroo Shire By Engineer

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council at Cumnock on Monday of last week the acting…

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Button Day Australian Comforts Fund Lord Mayor's Patriotic And War Fund

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 June 1943 · page 1

The result of the Button Day in connection with the abovementioned fund was an outstanding success…

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Comforts Fund Appeal £75 for Local Committee £60 For Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 June 1943 · page 1

As a result of Saturday's special appeal in aid of the Wellington 2nd A.I.F. Comforts Fund, £75 was realised,…

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Seal of Council in Tribute Retiring Alderman

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 2

"It's almost a pity that Ald, Francis did not make up his mind to resign a little learier and it would have saved the ratepayers £30 pr £40…

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Aldermen Stress Cycle Dangers: Action Promised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 6

Ald. F. Gilbert objected strongly to the careless manner in which evelists ride their bicycles round Dubbo, particularly on the footpaths and…

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Aldermen in Protest On Light Failures: Plant Trouble Causes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 2

Attention was drawn at a meeting of the Dubbo Council this week to the partial blackout conditions existing in Dubbo and the poor quality of the gas being supplied to house-holders…

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Council's Refutation Of Taximan's Claims

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 5

Dubbo Council this week carried a motion, in response to a request from the Director of National Emergency Road Transport, dissociating itself from the remarks made by a representative of local taximen…

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Second Gate at Oval Council's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 6

A hitter argument in the Municipal Council some tow years ago, when the majority of aldermen twice rejected a proposal to erect a…

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Council Brevities Ald. J. T. Francis Resigns

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 6

The resignation of Aid. J. T. Francis was reported to Tuesday night's meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council. A byelection to fill the vacancy caused by his resignation will take place on Saturday, July 3…

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Council’s Request Rating of Government Property

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 2

Writing to the last meeting of [?] Shire Council the Municipality of Randwick sought support in a recent resolution of that council…

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Wellington District News Exclusive Correspondence Stuart Town Splendid Achievement £320 From Sports and Dance Lord Mayor's Fund To Benefit

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 June 1943 · page 6

Stuart Town—Euchareena and district have always had the reputation of generous giving and that "get-together spirit" behind any…

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Municipality of Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 6

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held on Thursday evening, June 10th. Present : Alds. H. Kessey…

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Straying Stock Worry Shire, Municipality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1943 · page 4

"There is too much straying stock about the roadways within the area and they are a great danger." said Cr. W. E. Morley at a meeting of…

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£124 Paid in Bonuses To Council Officers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1943 · page 4

Bonuses totalling £124/8/3 were approved yesterday by Talbragar Shire Council to two former employees and one present officer for special…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire office on Saturday morning last. Present: Crs. W. Johnson (President), J. Goninan, F. Hubbard, H. Wykes and A. Knowles…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Result of Deputation in Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last, the Mayor, (Dr. V. W. Savage) presiding. Others present were Aids. J. P. Dowd, F. Thomas, W…

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Post War Reconstruction Council Goes in Big £100,000 To Be Asked For

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 June 1943 · page 8

The Wellington Municipal Council has gone in off the deep end in regard to the amount of money in…

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Developmental Scheme Lauded by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 June 1943 · page 4

Full co-operation in proposals set out by the Lithgow Council for the decentralization of industry and the development of the raw materials…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 3

The following matters received attention at the June meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council: The Department of Main Roads…

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New Utility for Shire Engineer Decision by Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 4

At Thursday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, following a report by the Shire Engineer, it was decided to…

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