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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 34 of 37

Threat to Stop All Train Services Decision of Federal Council SYDNEY

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 December 1944 · page 1

The general council of the Loco [?]nedrivers' Union decided yesterday that unless their claims for extra payment for night work concede in…

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Shire Clerk-Alderman Renlies to opponents

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 2

When Talbragar Shire Council congratulated their clerk (Aid. P. O. Beddoes) on his election to the Dubbo Municipal Council he said that he…

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Shire Welcomes Mayor Signal to Co-operation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 1

"It is most pleasing to see a practical country man elected to the position of an important town like Dubbo. It shows that he has the confidence of the council and it augers well for the future of this shire," declared the president (Cr. J. T…

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Shire Grants HOliday Concession to Staff

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 4

Talbragar Shire Council Is of the opinion that all employees should receive a minimum of 14 days' annual leave…

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Inclusion of West Dubbo Within Municipality? If Unable to Provide Amenities Shire Will Not Oppose Transfer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 1

"If it is found that we are unable to provide the amenities which the majority of West Dubbo people might decide that they want, I don't think we will stand in their way if inclusion within the Municapality will provide those…

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Shire May Undertake Tank Sinking Contracts G2/

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 4

A suggestion from Mr. L. F. Neill, of Wongarbon, that Talbragar Shire Council should include tank-sinking equipment in its plant, so that it could…

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Shire Pays Tribute T0 Ex-cr.f.w.gavel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 December 1944 · page 2

When tribute was paid to ex-Councillor F. W. Gavel at the first meeting of the new Council of Talbragar Shire, lie was described, as a man of…

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The New Municipal Council Initial Meeting a Good Start

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 2

The initial meeting of the newly elected Aldermen for the Municipality of Wellington was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, and the hew Aldermen were initiated into the business of the Council. All…

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New Mayor Ald. C. C. McMahon Elected

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 1

At a special meeting of the newly elected Municipal Council, held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night…

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Shire President Cr. Edols Elected Cr. Johanson Declines

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 December 1944 · page 6

Although he was nominated by five of his fellow Councillors, Cr. W. Johanson, who has filled the…

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Mayor Suggest Row Of Trees in West to Alleviate Dust Menace Complementary Remarks When Aldermen and Staff Entertained Mayor Seeks Co-operation For Betterment Of Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 1

[?] municipality of Narromine [?] entertained brother [?] the "News" representative" at supper [?] act of kindness on the prt of the…

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Former Shire President Entertained

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 2

On Saturday morning the outdoor and Indoor staff of the shire of Timbrebongie made a presentation to the retiring president (Mr…

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Letter to Lord Mayor Of London from Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 5

At a suggestion from Kuring-Ga Shire, Dubbo Council decided on Tuesday night to address a letter to the Lord Mayor of London expressing…

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Aid. Roy Tancred Re-elected Mayor of Narromine Unaneous Selection in Open Ballot Aid Chris. Wolfe Again Deputy-Mayor

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 December 1944 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Narromine municipal council, held on Thursday night, Aid they [?] was re-elected Mayor for his accept…

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Macquarie Shire New President in the Chair Committee Appointed—estimates Approved

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 8

The newly elected President of the Macquarie Shire (Cr. Reg Edols) presided at the final meeting of the year which was held on Saturday last at the Shire Office. There was a full Council, those in attendance being Crs…

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[?] Shire Council Record

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 1

By a [?] decisions Timbrebongio shire council has decided to place on [?] their appreciation of the [?] services…

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Bourke Municipal Council ALD. W. E. Pagett Elected Mayor. Ald. J. P. McGIRR Deputy Mayor. Extra Dayman to Be Appointed

The Western Herald · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly elected Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday…

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Protest Against Burning Off Regulations Shire Council Decision

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 3

Cr. Jones told the shire meeting on Tuesday that he had board over the National news during the previous few days that the Chief…

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Congratulations Extended to New Mayor and Deputy

The Western Herald · Friday 15 December 1944 · page 3

At the conclusion of the special meeting, all accepted the invitation of the Mayor to partake of light refreshments, where…

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