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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

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Council Pays Tribute To late Shire Clerk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 4

At yesterday's meeting of Talbragar Shire Council the President (Cr. Wright) paid tribute to the late Mr. E. J. Stevens, who, as shire clerk…

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Council Saley Ards Planned by Shire to Serve District

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 4

Talbragar Shire Council has decided that it is in the interest of the district that either municipal or shire stockyards should be available to the stock producers in the territory…

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Shire Wants Power Supply And Protection of Rights

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 4

Talbragar Shire Council favors the extension of electricity to serve the rural areas adjoining Dubbo, but is desirous that the shire's interests for the future should be covered and with that object in view decided yesterday to discuss the matter…

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Lighting Dept. to Move To Council Chambers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 1

As from today the pas and electricity office, which for the past 20 years has been located in Marcquarie street, near Bultje street will carry on business…

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Correspondence Dehydration Shire's Attitude President's Reply (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 July 1944 · page 4

Dear Sir,— I have read the letter published in the "Times" last Thursday, written by Mr. J. M. Whiteley on…

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Building Auctions in Small Lots Support by Timbrebongie Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 2

Timbrebongie shire council, last week, decided that they would support a resolution from Coreen shire, Corowa offering an objection…

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Ald. Parker Resigns From Municipal Council Letter Before Last Night's Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 1

AM. W. G. Parker had a letter before last night's meeting of the Narromine municipal council tendering his resignation from that…

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Brief Mention From Timbrebongie Shire Gilgandra Man Honored

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 3

Timbrebongie shire council decided on Tuesday last that the roll of ratepayers and ratepaying le[?] be completed. This will be used in…

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Town Gutters Cleaned by Council Grader

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 1

Dubbo Municipal Council employees, with a power grader, have done a notable work in cleaning gutters through out the municipality during the past…

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Municipal Cl. Supports Abattoirs Proposal Decision of Last Night's Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 July 1944 · page 4

At last night's meeting the Narromine municipal council decided to give their unanimous support towards the establishment of…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 3

At the Gilgandra Shire Council meeting on Thursday last it was decided to donate £5/5/0 to the Anzac House Appeal, whilst…

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Council Names Mayor for Regional Election

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 6

Dubbo Council at its meeting this week nominated the Mayor (Aid. Serisier) as its representative for the Macquarie Council (Region…

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Closer Settlement Proposals From Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 3

At last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council a letter from the Minister for Lands regarding Closer…

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Shire Wants Council Agreement on Power

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 1

Replying to a request by the municipality for the right to extend its electricity supply mains into the shire area. Talbragar Shire Council, in a…

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Cobbora Shire Bush Fire-Levy Proposed Decision To Join SameRegion As Municipality and Macquarie Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 4

In his monthly report to Cobhora Shire, thier meeting of which was held in the Shire Chambers, Geurre, Tuesday last, Shire Clerk W. C. Prudent stated to the length of time taken in printing rate notices each…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 4

The following reports were submitted to the July meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council: POWER HOUSE…

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Council to Treat to Buy Saleyards: Municipal Proposal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 5

Notwithstanding the decision of Talbragar Shire Council on Friday last to proceed with the erection of stock saleyards at Dubbo, the Municipal Council decided at its meeting this week to open immediate negotiations for the purchase of the…

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Cobbora Shire Roads Overseer's Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 8

In his monthly report, Overseer D. Hannon, submitted details of works completed, and in progress, and also…

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Around the Shire Report by Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 4

Mr. Harrison, Shire Engineer, submitted the Rowing report to last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:…

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Street Improvements Planned fey Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 July 1944 · page 6

Requests for improved drainage and roads on Newtown area. received from the Newtown Process Association. were referred to the works committee…

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