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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Council Congratulates P.M.G.

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

There was lot of common sense in the letter written relevant to the construction of the new post office, to the town clerk Mr…

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Council Increases Rates (Continued from Page 1)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 3

Council could not discuss its employes at a moment's notice Ald. small: We will still have to do some cutting then…

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Council Increases Rates Parlous Condition of Finances

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

After an exhaustive examination of estimates of income and expenditure for the financial year 1946, Narromine Municipal Council, at a special meeting on Friday night, decided to strike a special rate of approximately 2d. in the £, to increase its garbage rate collection, and…

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Council and Flour Mill a Letter to Mr. Scully

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

The production of food for Britain, and for the starving people of the European Continent, was a matter discussed at last week's meeting of narramine Municipal Council…

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A World Tribunal Success Of Security Council "Organisation Truly Established" London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

"From the successful deliberations of the Security Council on complex international questions which could have given rise to serious agitations, there was ultimately evolved an answer to the problems presented, as well as a satisfactory…

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Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 4

Cr. Caristie (President) presided at the February meeting of Gilganclia Shire Council, held on Thursday. Others present…

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Shire Prosecution. Damage to Caves

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 14

At the Wellington Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. W. K. Earls, Police Magistrate, John Lambe, of Molong,…

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Primary School Notes School Council Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 12

ONCE again the school has been busy nominating aldermen, and writing references for them. Then, at the elections, there have been deputy returning officers and poll clerks, who have issued initialled and later counted…

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Council's Reasons For Granting Area To Bowling Club

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 1

At last Gilgawdra Shire Council, a letter from the Under Sec Notary advised of the receipt of a letter from the Gilgandra Pro…

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Around the Council Table Many Items of Interest Discussed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 2

A full Council comprising Crs. J. H. Keeping (President), A. I. Manning, R. Brown, M. B. Redden. W. H. Frater and J. C. Masman,…

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The Ghost Didn’t Walk So Woman Complained to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 3

While most of us steer clear of haunted houses, old disused cemeteries, or anything closely associated with ghosts, Mrs…

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Hostels for School Children Council Furthers Plans Government to Be Approached

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 9

Members of the Country Women’s Association are alarmed that the number of country children who have had to cease…

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Tightening Up on Council’s Road Staff Engineer Asks Definition of ‘Wet Weather’

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 12

“At the present time there appears to be nobody who is authorised to decide as to what constitutes wet weather, and each employee is free to place his own interpretation on the resolution. This has resulted in men remaining away from work all…

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Four Parties to Contest Gwydir At Federai Elections a L P. Electoral Council to Meet at Coonabarabran

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 February 1946 · page 9

With a Federal election looming in the not too far distant future of this year, parties are starting to “dig their toes in”…

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Bourke Municipal council Lively Debates on Many Matters. Motion of No Confidence in Mayor at Next Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council took place in the Council Chambers on…

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Action Against Mayor for Absence From Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 6

Ald. Carson moved that action be taken against the Mayor (Ald. EL Kessey) in the Court of Petty Sessions for his failure…

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Municipal Council Mayor Suggests Food For Britain Appeal Co-operation of Macquarie and Cobbora Shires Sought

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 1

FOLLOWING a suggestion by the Mayor (Ald. W. A. Nelson) the Wellington Municipal Council at last Thursday night's meeting decided to sponsor a district-wide Food for Britain Appeal. The Mayor is to seek the full…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

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

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Primary School Notes Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 12

For the second time a girl, Gwen Fowler, has been elected Mayor of the Primary School, while Tom Bartley has the honour of being Deputy Mayor. The school has confidence in the ability of both to bring credit to the…

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£31,500 LOAN For Cobbora Shire Electricity

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 4

At last meeting of Cobbora Shire Council it was resolved to accept the offer of the A.T. and G.M.L.A…

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