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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Council Servant Charged with Discourtesy 'Serious Breach of Faith' Protest From Progress Association

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 3

"When the contents of our letters to Council reach the servants of the Council I consider a serious breach of faith takes place when the contents are discussed with other servants before being considered by…

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Water and Sewerage Scheme For Gilgandra Estimated to Cost £80.000 Proposal Would Increase Rates by 2 and Incur Each Householder in an Expenditure Up to £80 Council Decides to Garry Out Survey

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 April 1946 · page 1

One of the most important matters ever decided by the Gilgandra Shire Council was their decision on Thursday last to secure a survey and report on the installation of a water supply and s[?]werage for the Urban Area. The report is estimated to cost £1500 and the scheme, if put into…

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Bourke Municipal Council Motion to Prosecute Mayor Rescinded. Sale of Lands for Overdue Rates

The Western Herald · Friday 19 April 1946 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Council Revenue

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 1

Dubbo Municipal Council revenue for the fortnightly period of the financial statement presented to last Council meeting amounted to…

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Labour Members Want Legislative Council Allowances SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1946 · page 1

It was revealed in Parliamentary circles last night that Labour members of the Legislative Council decided to ask the Premier (Mr. McKell) to take…

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Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 1

The Shire Clerk (Mr. Sword) reported to last meeting:—The Commercial Banking Coy. of Sydney Ltd. has obtained a…

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Special Meeting of Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 11

A special meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council will be held at the Shire Chambers on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Mr…

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Pram Park Parses Council’s Novel Idea

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 10

An idea, probably unique in Australia, and notable both for its practical value as well as its novelty, has been carried Into…

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Golf Club's Mower Rented to Council—now Worn Out

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 4

After renting the golf club's mower for the past six years at £5 year, the Shire Council has decided to purchase…

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Council Homes Another Step Nearer Tenders To Be Called Next Week

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 25 April 1946 · page 6

Another step towards providing homes within the Coonabarabran Shire will take place next week when tenders will, be called through the Press for the construction of 30 weatherboard and iibro cottages,…

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Bill for Supervision Charges Contested Mayor Slates Public Works Department

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 3

Last August the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. J. J. Cahill) visited Peak Hill and made a special grant of £1538/16/4 towards…

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Short Items From Peak Hill Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 9

A proposal to urge the Federal Government to make a contribution of food and money proportionate to Australia's ability, was strongly…

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Female Clerk for Peak Hill Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 26 April 1946 · page 3

A suggestion by Ald Howard that Peak Hill Council should call for applications from female clerks was adopted at the last meeting…

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Short Items From Last Night's Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1946 · page 2

All the aldermen were present at last night's Municipal Council meeting except Ald. H. Marks. Ald. Duffy, said that Ald. Marks…

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The Story of the Silent Mill Told by Correspondence Because of the interest taken by riders in an article about the Narromine Flour Mill and the Municipal Council, we present some of the dozens of letters which have been written to and by the Council during the years of the dispute

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 30 April 1946 · page 3

Dates and main features of the letters are given. References to the mill include the milling company's headquarters in Sydney…

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Talbragar Shire Council Highway No. 17, DUBBO-GILGANDRA

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

The question of the contr of Highway No. 17 between Dubbo and the boundary of Gilgandra Shire, was discussed at length by officials of the Main Roads Board and members of Talbragar Shire Council a the Shire Council Chambers…

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Water and Sewerage for Gilgandra Shire Council to Secure Survey and Report

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 3

One of the most important matters ever decided by the Gilgandra Shire Council was their decision last week to secure a…

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Shire Boundaries for Mendooran District

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 4

The question of proposed alteration to the Riding boundaries of Cobbora Shire, which was the subject of a petition to…

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Owes £400 to Shire for Electricity

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 1

Gilgandra Hospital owes £400 to the Shire Council for electricity and at last meeting the Hospitals…

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Lighting Requests Explanation From Shire President

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 2 May 1946 · page 2

Mr G. Christic writes:—Would you be good enough to grant me space to correct an impression that could be left by…

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