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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1944

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Municipality of Bourke Analysis of Bourke Water. Advocacy of Hostel and High School

The Western Herald · Friday 17 March 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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District News Narromine Improving Park, Baths Object of Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1944 · page 4

With the object of enlarging the baths area and beautifying the park, the Municipal Council at its last meeting decided to take steps to resume…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting New Alderman Welcomed

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1944 · page 6

There was a full attendance at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council which was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. The Mayor (Dr. V. W. Savage), presided. Others present…

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District News Narromine Ban on Rail Sleepers South by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1944 · page 4

Narromine Municipal Council is seeking the [?]-operation of the whole of the municipal and shire councils outside the metropolitan area,…

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Shire Council Engineer’s Report

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 4

The acting-engineer, Mr. Hodges, reported to the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire as follows:— Yarragrin Creek Crossing: — The…

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Geurie Electric Supply Deputation Waits on Cobbora Shire Council Favours Scheme

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 7

At Tuesday's meeting of Cobbora Shire, a deputation, comprising representatives from Geurie and surrounding district, waited on Council to urge the connection of Geurie and district with the electric supply, which is to be…

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Around the Council Table

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 1

Reports have been received from the Director General of Public Health on the water samples submitted for analysis. The first sample…

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Cobbora Shire Monthly Meeting Collecting Salvage Paper

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 3

At last Tuesday's meeting of Cobbora Shire a letter was received from the Commonwealth Salvage Commission, Sydney, advising that any person or organisation collecting waste paper is now required to hold a license. Licenses…

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New Deal for Nurses Labor Council Moves

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 March 1944 · page 4

A decision to investigate ways and means of improving the conditions of hospital nurses was an important feature of the N.S.W…

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Bourke Municipal Council Proposed Central Water Tower. Collection of Salvage

The Western Herald · Friday 24 March 1944 · page 4

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

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Cobbora Shire Roads Overseer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 7

In his monthly report to Cobbora Shire Overseer D. Hannon referred to works completed and in progress. In…

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Macquarie Shire by Election Mr. S. Hansford Elected

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 5

The by-election to fill the vacancy caused through the resignation of Mr. F. Hubbard in "A" riding of Macquarie…

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Preference in Sealing Charged by Alderman

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 2

Opposition to the expenditure of £60 on tarsealing work between the pavement shoulder and gutter in Brisbane Street, towards the cost of…

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Stuart Town Shire Election Little Interest Result Not Known

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 6

Since last report the weather has been generally cool, the week-end being cold, with fairly strong easterly winds, and we are now…

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Local News A.l.p. Electorate Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 2

A meeting, of the Castlereagh Electoral Council of the Australian Labor Party was held at Gilgandra on Sunday, when…

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Advisory Council in Arms, Makes Protest Against Departmental Flouting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 3

Dubbo Technical College Advisory Council intends to ask the Superintendent of Technical Education (Mr. P. D. Riddell) if he thinks it worthwhile for the organisation to continue to function…

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Sunday Sport Issue Bitter and Heated in Council Debate

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 March 1944 · page 5

Despite a 25-minutes address by Ald. F. Gilbert, the Dubbo Council by seven votes to five decided on Tuesday night to permit the playing of gootball at the sports oval on Sundays during the coming season…

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Costs of Appeal Borne by Dubbo Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1944 · page 2

Council at its meeting on Tuesday night adopted a recommendation by the finance committee, that endorsement be afforded the executive action…

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Engineer's Report To Macquarie Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 8

Mr. K. Prendergast reported as follows:— State Highway No. 7: With exception of the stone pitching at…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Saleyards Question Revived

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1944 · page 3

The Mayor (Dr. V. W. Savage), presided over the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, which was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. Others present were Alds. W. Nelson, W…

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