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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Council's Outdoor Staff Question of Retrenchment

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

Under the heading of "Health Administration," the town clerk (Mr. Noel Payton), in his estimates of income and expenditure for the…

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Report of Municipal Engineer "Summer Water Supply Now Quite Assured"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 5

The activities of the Engineer's department were reported on by the Municipal Engineer, Mr. E. L. James, for the two weeks ended…

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United Nations Security Council Britain And Russia Clash British Troops in Greece Withdrawal Demanded By Russia Mr. Bevin Retorts Bluntly London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 February 1946 · page 1

Although the Soviet supported the proposal, the United Nations Security Council, last night, overwhelmingly rejected a motion by Poland that Council should note statements which had been made on Russia's charges concerning…

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Municipal Council Cricket

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 1

At the Oval on Saturday afternoon next, members of the inside staff will meet representatives of the outside staff, in a cricket match which…

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Council Prosecution Defendant Fined

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1946 · page 10

Appearing before Mr. J. K. Earls, P.M., in the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday morning last, Mr. H. N. Grace,…

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Shire Clerk's Rejoinder Mr. Job and Burning Off

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1946 · page 2

With the telegraphed approval of the president of the T[?]brebonte Shire Council (Cr. W. M. Walkers) who is at present sp[?]ing a holiday…

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Bourse Municipal Council Sewerage Scheme Approved Of—discussion Re Dairy Officer Visiting Bourke Re Filtration

The Western Herald · Friday 8 February 1946 · 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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Shire Property

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 1

The following is taken from a Local Government journal:— A Binnaway resident was convicted at a court held in [?]edoo on a charge…

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Agricultural Council Seeks Organised Marketing SYDNEY

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 1

Unless civilian consumption of eggs was increased, the industry would not be able to expand, declared a speaker at to-day's session of the Agricultural…

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United Nations Security Council Another Russian Clash With Britain Indonesian Problem Raised British Military Action Criticised "Threat to International Peace" London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1946 · page 1

The view that military action, which British and Japanese forces were taking against the Indonesians, created a threat to the maintenance of International Peace and Security, was presented to the Security Council of U.N.O. by the…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 7

At last Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, the following reports, submitted by Council's…

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Municipal Council Efforts To Improve Taxi Service Owners Given Chance to Prepare Full Programme of Improvements

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1946 · page 3

WELLINGTON taxi-owners and the aldermen of the Municipal Council met in conference on Wednesday afternoon last to discuss possible improvements to the taxi-service for the town and district. Points submitted…

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Municipal Council Cricket Match

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 2

Throwing rates and taxes to the four winds, and determined to knock a few holes in the Oval that gives them so much trouble to keep in good…

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National Security Council Clash Over Indonesia Proposed Commission of Inquire London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1946 · page 1

Even the Ukrainian delegate Manuilskis' normal proposal for a commission to proceed to Indonesia, to investigate his charges arising from the presence of British troops there, and the subsequent contributions to the debate by…

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Talbragar Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Talbragar Shire Council held yesterday, there were present Councillor J. T. Griffiths (President) in the chair, and Crs. J. Roberts, R. G. Gavel, A. S. Wright, W. Morley, and J. Kerin. Also in attendance…

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“Musical” Mosquitoes Attack Womans Complaint To Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 7

At a meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council on Tuesday, Mrs. A. M. Bellman, who resides near the High…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 3

At the usual fortnightly meeting of Dubbo Municipal Council; held on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Aid. E. A. Tink) presided. There were present: Aldermen E. B. Serisier, F. C…

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Cobbora Shire Council Increase In Expenditure Revealed OVER £4,600 Spent on Public Works

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 6

AT the regular monthly meeting of the Council, held on Tuesday last, an increase of £4,711 in expenditure was revealed, including over £4,600 on public works, and increased revenue of £3,316 during 1945 cost the…

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Salvation Army Band Council Donates £20

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of Dubbo Municipal Council, the Mayor (Aid. E. A. Tink) submitted to Council a Mayoral Minute as under:—…

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Changes in Council Staff Appointments and Dismissals

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 February 1946 · page 4

Four new appointments to the Coonabarabran Shire Council staff were decided upon at a meeting of the Council on…

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