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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

721 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 31 of 37

Cobbora Shire Geurie Water Supply No Charge to Residents

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of Cobbora Shire, held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, an application was made by the Geurie Progress Association to have the water supply made available to townspeople under the…

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Hours of Firemen Council Favors Reduction

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 5

The hours of permanent firemen were recently reduced from 72 to 56 per week, but the Dubbo Council considers that they should be further…

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R.r. Rooms at Dubbo to Open Earlier for Travellers Coonamble Mayor's Activity

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 1

The Mayor of Coonamble, Ald. W. J. Greene, is to be congratulated Upon his efforts in having the Railway Re freshment Rooms at Dubbo opened earlier for service to passengers from the Coonamble line…

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Macquarie Regional Council Four Government Nominees Appointed

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. McKell) has appointed four of the six Government nominees to the Macquarie Reginal…

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The Water Supply for Baths and Park Areas Reports By Shire Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 4

For some years past it has been realiesed that appliances for watering the baths area and park have been…

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Council Criticism Endorsed Suggests Urban Committee (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 3

Sir—May I be permitted to express a word of commendation re your article in last week's issue entitled, "Function of Councils?"…

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Shires to Go Regional Council May Take Their Place

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 1

Cr. M. B. Reddan, President of the Coonabarabran Shire Council, has written Councils thanking them for…

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Municipal Accounts Gas and Electricity Income

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1944 · page 6

Reporting to Tuesday night's meeting of Dubbo Council, the Town Clerk (Mr. V. F. H. Matthews) recorded that the council's banking accounts…

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Bourke Municipal Council Mayor's' Comprehensive Report. Aldermen Urge Release of Refrigerators, Fans and Cooling Systems for West

The Western Herald · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

The last meeting of the present Aldermen of the Council Chambers was held in the Conned Chambers on Monday evening…

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Mayor's Annual Report

The Western Herald · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

Gentlemen,—As this is the last meeting of this Council for 1944, and one which marks the end of a three term of office, I would…

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Talbragar Shire Clerk [?] to Regional Council Announced by State Premier

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. Mckell) has appointed four of the six [?] to the [?] Regional Council. Two have [?]…

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When Mechanic Is the Mayor

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

When you go to the vote next Saturday. And the pen you have to [?] Please don't forget to have a look…

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Peak Hill Municipal Council Local Water Supply Ad[?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the council chambers of Tuesday, 14th instant, the Mayor (Aid. A. L. [?]…

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Returning Officer and Assistant Fees Fixed by Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 5

At Monday's meeting of the Narromine municipal council the [?]…

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Improvements to Tennis House Proposed Matter Before Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 4

The Narromine tennis club had a letter before Monday night's meeting of the municipal council, in which it was stated that at a…

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Temporary Appointment Probable for Narromine Baths Decision of Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

In view of the fact that considerable delay has occurred in the arrival of Sgt. A. D. Battes (AIF), the newly appointed baths manager…

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Municipal Council £30 Day Labor Saves Contract Price for Painting Swimming Baths

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 2

The town clerk Mr. N. Pay[?]) tell [?] on Monday night [?] the employment of [?] the work of painting [?]…

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"C" Riding Election Timbrebongie Shire (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

Sir,—A three-[?] contest in taking place to select the two councillors for "C" Riding. They [?] Hoy…

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To The Electors of "A" Riding Goobang Shire

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 7

I am again a Candidate for the forthcoming Shire elections to represent "A" Riding. If elected I will endeavour to serve…

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Water Supply at the Bowling Green Matter Held Over for Discussion by New Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 November 1944 · page 1

At a meeting of the municipal council, on Monday night, it was decided to allow a request by the bowling club, in connection with water supply to the green, to stand over until next meeting when the new council will be operating…

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