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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

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Proposed Riverbank Racecourse-Showground Land Dedication Sought by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1945 · page 5

The necessity and desirability of the dedication for public recreation of Crown Lands within the municipality at present reserved for such purpose, was stressed to the Minister for Lands (Mr. Tally) when he visited Dubbo this…

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Municipality of Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 30 March 1945 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last. Three applications for the position of auditor were considered,…

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Municipal Finances in Sound Position

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1945 · page 2

Dubbo Municipal Council income for the fortnight ending on Friday last was £4118/18/3 and included £3260/14/5 under the heading of electricity works…

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Municipal Council Reports by Officers'

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 14

The following reports were death with by the Wellington Municipal Council at its meeting [?] 0.1 Thursday, 29th…

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Municipal Council Retrenchments Recommended Co-operation on Rural Electricity

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 11

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, which was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, it was recommended that certain retrenchments in the outside staff should be made…

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Council Administration Inquiry To Be Held ExCITED Gallery Interjects in Heated Debate

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 April 1945 · page 3

At the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council last Thursday night it was decided by a margin of seven votes to two to hold an independent inquiry into the affairs of…

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Macquarie Shire Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 April 1945 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire Office on Saturday morning last, and was presided over by the President (Cr. Reg Edols). Other councillors present were J. Goninan, S. Hansford, W…

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Engineer's Report Macquarie Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 14

Mr. K. Prendergast submitted the following report, which was adopted. State Highway No. 7: The…

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Mayor Will Organise Thanksgiving Service

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 2

When an armistice is announced for the war in Europe the Mayor (Ald. E. A. Tink) will call together the public of Dubbo for a thanksgiving service in Victoria Park. Full approval for the Mayor to act in this direction was…

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VALEDICTORY Municipal Council Farewells "Liberal" Representatives

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 5

At the close of the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Mayor, (Ald. E. A. Tink), referred to the departure from Dubbo of the…

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Boxthorn Destruction Concerns Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 2

A request for early destruction of stacks of dry boxthorn, lying on vacant lands in the Newtown area, was received from the Newtown Progress…

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Mr. J. H. Wark: Death of Former Mayor of Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney yesterday morning of Mr. John Henry Wark (65), a former Mayor and well known citizen of Dubbo for…

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Legislative Council 15 New Members Soon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1945 · page 5

The fact that the triennial election of fifteen Members of the Legislative Council takes place at the end of the year has directed attention to the importance of the Chamber as the safeguard of the authority of Parliament. It continues…

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Local Government Timbrebongie Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie shire council was held at the shire chambers on Tuesday. Cr. W. M. Walker [?] (president)…

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Bourke Municipal Council Engineer's Report on Water Supply. Mayor and Clerk to Visit Sydney on Municipal Matters

The Western Herald · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 4

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening, April th…

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Narromine Town Council Fortnightly Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. R. C. Tancred) presided at Monday night's meeting of the Narromine Town Council. Ald. C. Woolfe, M. V. Duffy, H. Marks. N…

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Narromine Town W[?] Supply Definitely Fit for Drinking [?] Mayor Resents Uncalled-for Cr[?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 1

At Monday's meeting of the Narromine T[?] (Aid. R. C. Tumerel) expressed re[?] at [?] recent meeting of the Parents and [?] [?] that the water from the [?]wn supply [?]…

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Ratepayers Air Grievances Rates and Water Charges Debated Free Criticism of Council's Action

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 April 1945 · page 1

A representative meeting of ratepayers was held in the Narromine Town Hall last night to consider charges for water through the meters, and the increase of the municipality's general rate…

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Insurance Office Outs Claim Against Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 April 1945 · page 2

A claim by K. J. Whiteley, resulting from alleged injury, against the Municipal Council was referred to the Government Insurance Officer and on…

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Municipal Council Hopes for Spinning Project Report on Sporting Facilities

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 April 1945 · page 6

The Wellington aldermen are making a reputation for late sittings, and the meeting held on Thursday night last did not terminate until well after midnight. The…

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