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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1943

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Narromine Motions Supported Graziers' District Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1943 · page 1

The need for dealing with two pesta by some [?] was stressed at Friday's [?] of the Dubbo district ou[?] of the…

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Shire Endowment

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. H. E. Street, Under Secretary, Department of Local Government and Housins, Sydney, advises that the…

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Night Swimming Here Explains Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 2

Pointing out that it had appeared in the Press that permission had been granted to both Narromine and Wellington to operate their baths at…

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Council Brevities Increase in Diphtheria

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 5

There was an increase in the number of diphtheria cases at Dubbo during the past fortnight, four being reported by the health officer (Mr. L. A. Simpson) to Tuesday night's meeting of council…

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Council Decision Black Marketing Probe Demanded

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 5

Allegations that there was "black market" activity at Dubbo prompted the Mayor (Ald. Serisier) to present a minute to this week's meeting of council, asking that an officer be sent to Dubbo to investigate prices being charged…

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Bulk Electricity Extension Scheme Discussed by Council Deputation to Make Visit to Minister

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 5

As the result of information in the possession of the Dubbo Council it now appears certain that the high tension electricity line will be extended from Wellington to Dubbo and bulk supply will be available to Dubbo as part of the…

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Conversion To Charcoal Feared by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

Talbragar Shire Council proposes to state a case to the Liquid Fuel Control Board in support of its contention that it should not be…

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Council Check Plan Made by Cosgrove Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 1

Refusal of the Legislative Council to pass the Commonwealth Powers Bill confronting him, the Tasmanian Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) proposes…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire office on Saturday last. The President (Cr. W. Johnson)…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Brief Sitting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, and was of brief duration, the whole of the business being transacted within…

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Aborigine's Answer to Council's Criticism (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 5

Sir.—You will, I hope, allow space in your paper for this letter, as I wish to remind the Council of the exaggerated statements…

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T[?] Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 5

The usual meeting of the Timbrebongie shire council war held at the [?] [?]bers on Tuesday. the [?] (Cr. C. W. T[?])…

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Timbrebongie Shire Patriotic Fund

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 3

A meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Patriotic Fund was held on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. M. Payten was appointed…

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[?] Flagrant Breaches of Bush [?]tions [?] Interesting Discussion by Timbrebongie Shire Councillors

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

Readers of the "News" will remember that at the January meeting of the Timbrebongie shire council a resolution was carried seeking g[?] of the council as [?] ar[?] in which they be allowed to give permission to [?] off…

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Burning-off [?]Ons Not Allowance in Timbrebongie Shire Area Certain Areas Gazetted In Latest Proclamation

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 6

Gazetted of various [?] in which shire councils have been given permission to allow [?]ing off a[?]tions was made [?] Friday [?]…

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Greater Powers Wanted for Local Government Support for Move by Tamworth Municipality

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 2

The municipality of Tamworth [?]ad a letter before Tuesday's meeting of the Timbrebongie shire council seeking [?]tion in a…

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Timbrebongie Shire Will Report Dubbo P. P. Board to Minister for Lands Destruction of [?] W[?]s on Reserves W[?] [?] Area "P.p. Boards More Noxi[?]s Then the [?]rs," Claims Councillor

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1943 · page 1

Timbr[?]b[?]engie shire councillors have declared "[?]as" on noxious week! At T[?]day's meeting, they received in draw the [?]tion of the [?] for [?] J. M. T[?]) [?] the [?] of [?]…

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Outsiders Trying to [?] the Municipal Council Claim by Aldermen at Friday light's Meeting If They Want to Bun the Council Let [?] Come Up [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1943 · page 1

"These are [?] around this [?] who [?] to run this [?] They [?] street corner [?] and…

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Dengue Fever Spread Decision of Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1943 · page 2

At Friday night's meeting, the municipal council re-affirmed their previous decision that if the department want council to carry out…

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Municipal Council Adopts Departmental S[?]age Proposal Can Be Taken Over by Town When Time Is Opportune Ald Parker Opposes Move On Expense Issue

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 16 February 1943 · page 1

AM. M. V. Duffy was successful is piloting a motion through Friday night's meeting of the municipal council to adopt a [?]werage [?] being installed by the Department of the Interior. He agreed that the these was not opportune at present for the scheme to be…

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