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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

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Kennard Park Council's Attitude P. & C. Association's Disappointment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the P. and C. Association, members expressed keen, disappointment at the attitude of the…

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Correspondence Saleyards Council's Pre-war Policy (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 9

Dear Sir,—May I be allowed a small space in your paper, to express my views on Council's usual non-co-operation…

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Scabies at School Council Has No Authority in Matter

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 4

The headmistress of the Coonabarabran Infants’ School wrote to last meeting of the Shire Council stating that correct measures are not…

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Living Area in Coonabarabran District Council Discuss Closer Settlement "No Land Capable of Carrying Sheep to Acre"

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 August 1944 · page 4

Following a request by the Minister for Lands, the Coonabarabran Shire Council has decided to recommend the investigation or 20 district holdings with a view to them being acquired for closer settlement…

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Municipality of Bourke Sewerage Survey Started

The Western Herald · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 3

A meeting of the Aldermen of the Council was held in the Council Chandlers on Monday evening last…

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Amaroo Shire Monthly Meeting Lengthy Correspondence

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1944 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held on August 2lst, when the following were present:—…

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Jinker Wanted Amaroo Shire Electrical Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 August 1944 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council the Electrical Engineer recommended the purchase of a new…

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Aldermen Divided on Newtown Needs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 5

A request from Newtown Progress Association, submitted at Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, urged that it give…

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Yeoval Memorial Hall Report to Be Submitted Shire Clerk's Statement

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 10

At the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, held on August 21st, the Shire Clerk, (Mr. R. Pillans)…

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The Saleyards Question Plea for Co-operative and Speedy Action Chamber Urges Immediate Construction Offer to Municipal Council to Raise Finance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 1

Last night's meeting of the executive council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce unanimously decided to write to the Municipal Council and urge that body to make every effort and accept all offers of co-operation…

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Council to Call Tenders For Powerhouse Plant

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 6

The Municipal Council decided at its meeting on Tuesday night to call tenders immediately for the electrical generating plant at the Dubbo power house. The five large engines there are now idle as the result…

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Regional Council Fifteen Nominations Poll To Close On 25th September

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 4

Nominations have closed for the election of six representatives of Local Government on the Regional…

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Momentous Saleyards Meeting Shire's Plan Before Municipal Council Generous Offer Should Remove All Obstacles

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 1

Indicative of the district wide demand for stock saleyards in Wellington was a remarkable offer placed before representatives of the Municipal Council last Saturday night by the Shire President, Mr. W. Johanson, when…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 7

There was a full Council at the fortnightly meeting, which was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, the Mayor (Dr. V. W. Sayage), presiding. Other Aldermen present were:—J. P. Dowd, D. Walker, F…

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The Macquarie Shire's Offer

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 1

1.—That, in the interacts of local stock owners, agents and buyers, the proposal of local stock markets is one that should be consummated without further delay. 2.—That the Macquarie Shire Council prefers that…

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Macquarie Shire Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 September 1944 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire office on Saturday last, and was presided over by the President (Cr. W. Johanson). Other Councillors present were—J. Goninan, S. Hansford…

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Finality Approaching Technical Education Decision on Site Asked of Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 September 1944 · page 4

Dubbo Technical College Advisory Council tomorrow night will have probably the most important meeting since its inception, it was stated…

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A.L.P. Castlereagh State Electoral Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 3

Mr. J. R. Sullivan has reported to the Castlereagh State Electoral Council as follows:— In an election campaign, there are,…

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Public Opinion Unanimous Saleyards of Vital Importance Shire's Offer Acclaimed as Generous

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 September 1944 · page 2

The momentous question before the public of the town and district at the present time is the matter of the construction of saleyards for Wellington, and the decision of the Wellington Municipal Council is being eagerly…

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Municipality of Bourke Stock Trespassing in Town. Action Against Offenders Driving on Footpaths. Town Inspections with View to Improvements

The Western Herald · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 3

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Mon. Present: Alds. J. McGirr (in…

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