Co-operative Spirit Displayed by Shire
For the first time Talbragar Shire Council was represented,as a member, at a meeting of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce last night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs
Council & local affairs, 1944
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Prisoner of War Labor For Shire Suggested
A suggestion that Talbragar Shire Council make application for permission to engage seven prisoners of war had been made by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Reform Move Condemned by Clark
"A few months ago the Premier (Mr. McKell) brought forward a bill reeking with political misrepresentation, one which he termed a reform measure. It contains two main features—one designed to make the Legislative Council elected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lighting Co. Wind-up Asked of Shareholders For Sale to Council
Shareholders of the Dubbo Lighting Company Limited are to be asked to agree to the voluntary winding-up of the company, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Rates Income Boosts Council Finances
With the current year's rates income rolling in the Dubbo Council has its credit balance steadily growing to well in excess of the debits…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Hospital Proposal Supported by Council
The action of the town clerk (Mr. V. F. H. Matthews) in addressing a letter to the Minister for Health (Mr. Kelly) expressing the view of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bell River Bridge New Structure Suggested Macquarie Shire's Co-operation
At the monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, held on Saturday last, it was decided to co-operate with the Municipal Council for a conference of both Councils, together with a responsible officer of the Main…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Regional Councils Who Should Control? Dubbb Council Criticised
At a regional council conference, held at Narromine on Wednesday of last week, the action of Dubbo Council in not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Council Takes Over Lighting Co. June 1: Bulk Line in July
Unless something unforseen happens the Dubbo gas and electricity undertakings will be officially taken over by the Municipal Council on June 1. Bulk electricity will be available definitely in July…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Councillor Fears Something Sinister in Dubbo Proposals Attitude of Western Regional Council of Local Governing Authorities Opposed to Suggested Composition of Regional Committees
THE first meeting of the Western Regional Council of Local Governing Bodies was held at Narromine on Wednesday, when the constitution of the Regional Council, a dopted at a conference of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire Revaluation Decided by Council to Boost Revenue
Ridiculously low values—figures which had not altered since the shire was established—resulted in a poor income and the inability of the council to carry out the roadworks which the ratepayers rightfully expected, it was stated at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lighting Co. Acquisition Council Makes Plans
Decisions relating to the operation of the gas and electricity undertaking were taken by Dubbo Municipal Council, sitting as a committee of the whole, this week. One was to offer the Dubbo Lighting Co. manager (Mr. M. G. Mitchell)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Regional Council Plans Outlined Tamworth
Regional conference of shire and municipal councils are to be held in various areas shortly to discuss the Government's proposals for postwar…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council Called Bluff, Will Now Prosecute
"If yon get me a suitable man I will give him £200 to clear the noxious weeds from my property and £50 a year to keep them down"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Civics Duties First Mayor Rebukes Aldermen
The usual serenity of the debates at the Municipal Council meeting was disturbed at Thursday night's meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Shire Ban on Removal Of Snort Materials
A letter protesting against the removal of the tennis courts from the Wongarbon recreation reserve to private land within the village area was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cobbora Shire Council's Electricity Scheme Awaits Sanction for Loan of £25,000
At last Tuesday's monthly meeting of Cobbora Shire, held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, several official letters were received regarding the proposal to extend the electricity supply scheme throughout the Shire. From these…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Road to Hospital Long Delayed Work Discussion by Aldermen
"I have never had appendicitis, but I would not like to be taken over the road to the hospital, even in the best of cars," said Ald. Thomas, during a discussion on the condition of the road to the Wellington District Hospital, at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Shire Reports From Officers
The following reports were submitted to last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:- SHIRE CLERK…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Impounding of Bull Council to Prosecute Alleged Owner
At last Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council the Impounding Officer (Mr. K. M. Getz) reported that a…
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