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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

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Assistant Health Inspectors Appointed by Coonabarabran Shire

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council, five applications for the position of Assistant Health Inspector were dealt with,…

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Council And RSSAILA Ceremony Postponed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 3

Planting of a Flanders poplar at the Sydney Cenotaph by Sergeant R. R. Rattey, VC. arranged for today, has been postponed…

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Deputation to Council by Progress Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 3

A deputation from the Gilgandra Progress Association was received at last Shire Council meeting to discuss the subject of housing. For the duration of an hour a very businesslike and thorough discussion…

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Shire Elections to the Ratepayers of "A" Riding Ladies and Gentleman

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

I have agreed to be nominated as a candidate for me vacancy in A Riding and solicit your support. During the time I have been a resident of the town I have always taken an active interest in public affairs…

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Consolidation of Schools Hostels and Daily Bus Services Favoured by Coonabarabran Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 2

The Education sub-committee of the Coonabarabran Shire Council considers the guiding principle is the opportunity of every child in the…

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Bourke Municipal Council Discussion on Absence of A.L.P. Delegates From Civic Reception. Bowling Club Water Rates. Children's Public Picnic

The Western Herald · Friday 24 August 1945 · page 6

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

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Amaroo shire Thanksgiving For peace Many Matters for Council's Consideration

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 8

At the opening of last Monday's meeting of the councillors of the Amaroo Shire the President moved:— "That this Council place on record its thanks to Almighty God for the successful conclasion of the war. That our…

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Municipal Council Officers Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 6

Al last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipnl Council the following reports of Council's officers were…

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Municipal Council Meeting To Be Called Victory Picnic and Sports for Children

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 August 1945 · page 3

At last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council it was decided that a meeting of representatives of all public bodies would be called to arrange a monster picnic and sports for the school children to…

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Timebrebongie Shire List of Works Approved

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1945 · page 2

Al last weeks meeting of Timbre-bongie shire council Cr. W. M. Walker (president) presided, and the following matters were among those…

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Shire Elections Gilgandra Shire Council to the Electors of "A" Riding

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

Ladies and Gentlemen I have consented to be nominated as a Candidate for "A" Riding in the above elections. I…

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Dubbo Street Repairs Municipal Council Discussions

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

The main discussions at the meeting of the Council on Tuesday night were related to the repair and maintenance of streets in the municipality. Alderman E. B. Serisier moved that tenders he called with a view…

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Over the Air Weather Reports “Rubbish” Says Glen Innes Alderman

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

He desired to bring under the Council’s notice the absolute rubbish broadcast over the national radio stations in the mornings under the guise…

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Shire Elections Interest in Contest

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

There is more interest in the by election for the selection of a councillor for A Riding of the Gilgandra Shipe Council than…

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Scenic Road Over the Warrumbungles Site of Finest Geographical Specimens in the World Townsman Addresses Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 2

Coonabarabran Shire Councillors were interested listeners to an address at their last meeting by Mr. A. F. Willis, well-known local…

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Euchareena Water Supply. No Govt. Assistance for Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 16

Macquarie Shire Council's request for financial assistance from the State Government in its project to take…

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Education Conference And Region Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 3

The Education Conference—which opened at Dubbo on August 14 and had to be adjourned because of the Victory…

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Rural Electricity Little Interest Shown Council’s Scheme

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 6

During July the Coonabarabran Shire Council invited all persons in the Shire to whom electricity was not at present available, to write to the Clerk and…

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Auditor’s Report to Council Clerical Work Much Improved Baradine and Binnaway Sanitary Services Show Surpluses

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 3

Reporting to last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council, the auditor, Mr. F. Willis, stated : “I have effected a thorough audit…

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Town Planning Council Adopts Comprehensive Scheme Erection of Public Buildings, Health, Welfare, Cultural and Recreation Centres, and Homebuilding For Coonabarabran, Baradine and Binnaway

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

A comprehensive scheme of town planning covering all aspects of the present and future needs of the shire, and to include the [?] public buildings, health [?]…

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