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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1945

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Cobbora Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 9

[?] Nott drew attention to state of gutter and a tree stump on footpath in Mendooran referred to a complaint by Mr. Potter,…

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Graziers' District Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 4

At a meeting of the District Council of the Graziers' Association, held at Dubbo last week, under the Presidency…

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Water Supply Council’s Move to Commence “Bull-Headed Motion,” Said Cr. Redden

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 1

“This is the most bull-headed resolution that has been before the Shire Council for many years,” said Councillor M. B. Redden, when referring…

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Municipal and Shire Amalgamation Discussed Ald. Duffy in Favour—ald. Woolfe Against

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

It all begun ever a tractor which the Narromine Municipal Council had been offered for £540. The Council received a committee report in which it was recommended that the tractor be not purchased, and that this report…

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MR. R. J. WOODWARD Another Farewell Municipal Council Says Goodbye

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

At the conclusion of the business at the special meeting of the Narromine municipal council on Monday night the Mayor, Ald. R…

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Where Is Road Safety council?

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 5

In view of the steady growth in motor traffic, and the consequent increase in traffic hazards, the N.R.M.A. asks that the N.S.W. Road…

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Bourke Municipal Council Bowling Club to Hate Water Meter. Regional Conference in Bourke Proposed Swimming Baths

The Western Herald · Friday 23 February 1945 · 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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"Electrical Engineer Wanted And What He Wanted a Council Problem

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 3

Early in January the [?] municipal council [?] for the services of an electrical [?]…

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Narromine Council Dis[?] Estimates For 1945 Increase in General Rate Charge To Be Made For Excess Water Used

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

A special meeting of the Narromine municipa council was held in the town hall on Monday night when the general [?] water supply and electricity supply estimates for 1945 were dealt with…

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Move to Increase Municipal Rate Ald. Woolfe [?] of Motion

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 February 1945 · page 1

Although the proposal general [?] for 1945 was decided at the municipal council meeting on Monday night at 11d in the £ £5½d Rural…

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Cobbora Shire Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 February 1945 · page 8

Mr. Allen, engineer for Cobbora Shire, submitted the following report at last Tuesday's meeting of the Shire…

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Talbragar Shire Entertains Visitor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 2

There was a large attendance of delegates at yesterdays meeting of the Western Regional Council. It was held, at the Talbragar Shire Council…

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Mayor Accepts Pennant and Star on Behalf of Town for Loan Effort

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1945 · page 5

At the meeting of the Dubbo War Loan Committee held on Friday the Mayor (Ald. E. A. Tink)' accepted on behalf of the citizens of Dubbo, the Honor Pennant with Star, awarded to the town for raising its money quota in the Second Victory Loan…

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Shire Council Summarised Business

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 2

Financial Statement—“On what lines does the Shire Clerk intend to give the financial statement,” said Cr. Manning. The Shire Clerk…

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Council Decides Mayor Should Attend Summer Local Govt. School

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 5

Dubbo Municipal Council will be represented at the Summer School of Local Government which is to be held at Sydney University Union Hall in…

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Alderman Declares Oval Fence Shoddy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 2

"It is the cheapest and worst fence in Dubbo—the construction is faulty and should not be tolerated by this council," said Ald. E. B. Serisier at Tuesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, when referring to a clause in the Engineer's…

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NARROMINE Swimming Carnival Mayor Presents Prizes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 5

The carnival organised by the Narromine Amateur Swimming Club attracted a large number of spectators and competitors…

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Council Will Assist Turf Club's Proposal

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 2

Information has been sought by the Dubbo Turf Club as to the cost of a water supply from the Dubbo Council's mains to the existing racecourse site,…

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Primary School Notes Election of School Council Valuable Experience For Young Democrats

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 1

During the past week we have been in the throes of election fever. With 61 candidates to fill the 15 vacancies we have been listening with interest to the policy speeches and eagerly discussing the chances of the various…

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Municipal Council Comments

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 5

Ald. Duffy was sadly missed at the meeting on Monday night. An increase in the rate—a double increase! from 9½d to 11d and now to 1/1½ and…

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