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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

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Proposed New Hospital Hospital Board and Aldermen Discuss Project Further Conference to Be Held

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 3

Members of the Board of Directors of the Wellington District Hospital and Aldermen of the Municipality of Wellington discussed the matter of a community hospital for Wellington at the Council Chambers on Thursday night…

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Alleged Assault Matter Referred to Council Solicitor

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 5

At a meeting of the Municipal Council, held on Thursday night last, after hearing a report by Mr. Herring…

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District News Geurie Cobbora Shire Men Two Discharged From C.C.C.

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 2

Mrs. Clive Reynolds is at present enjoying a fortnight's holiday as the guest of her mother, Mrs. P. Dawson. Mrs. Reynolds…

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Council Worker Hurt

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 6

When he slipped on some concrete while working at the Dubbo sewerage works yesterday, Mr. J. Hogan (56), council employee, suffered injuries to…

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Municipality of Bourke. Council Support Saturday Half Holiday. Purchase of New Pump

The Western Herald · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 3

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

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Today's Byelection Two Ratepayers For Municipal Poll

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 2

The third municipal byelection in the life of the present council, which has been in office for two years, will take place at the council chambers…

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Fire Control Reverts to Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

The Talbragar Shire chief (Mr. P. O. Beddoes) yesterday informed "The Liberal" that he had received advice stating that the previous instruction…

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Municipal Saleyards As Postwar Scheme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1944 · page 1

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce, held last night, the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) said that postwar…

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Shire's Weeds Request Stirs Dubbo Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 3

Talbragar Shire Council, in a letter to Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, drew attention to the heavy infestation of…

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Proposed Regional Council Shire Supports Move

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

The Shire President (Cr. M. B. Redden) submitted the following report to last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire…

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The Shire February Meeting Regional Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 4

Gilgandra Shire Council has been asked to express their opinion as to the most suitable area for Gilgandra to be included in…

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Gilgandra Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

It is hereby notified that Council has granted permission, subject to the conditions set out in Ordinance No, 59, to Mr A. H…

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The Man on the Land Page Bush Fire Control Shire Council's Emergency Powers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 15

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Baddeley, strongly advises Shire Councils to use the emergency powers conferred…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 3

The following reports were submitted to last Shire Council meeting:- SHIRE CLERK…

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Burrendong Dam Move Supported by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

At the request of the Macquarie Valley. Water Conservation and irrigation League, Dubbo Council this week appointed the Mayor (Ald. E. B…

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Ald. Madelin Accorded Welcome to Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 6

At Tuesday night's meeting on the Dubbo Council a welcome was extended to Ald. A. Madelin, who was making his first appearance at…

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Council Land Purchase For Street Extension

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

Dubbo Council has decided to acquire a block of land at the corner of Carrington Square and Cobra Street with the ultimate idea of…

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Council Decides to Avoid Delay in Extension of Line Bulk Power Supply Pact to Be Signed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 2

A notice of motion by Ald. E. J. D. Gordon that Dubbo Municipal Council give consideration to the matter of the proposed bulk supply of electricity to Dubbo, and that the three-party agreement on the subject, between the…

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War Council Job Law Says Curtin Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1944 · page 1

Although the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) refused to comment today on Press reports that Opposition members of the Advisory War…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 6

The Mayor (Dr. V. W. Savage) presided over the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last. Other aldermen present Were D. Walker, F. Thomas, A. Wild, C. C. McMahon, W…

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