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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1946

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Soldier Summonsed For Rates Complaint Made to Council “Not Policy of Council”

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 5

According to a statement made at the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council, it is not the policy of the Council to…

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Farm Mechanisation Stressed By Agricultural Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 3

The chairman of the Australian Agricultural Council, the Minister for Commerce and Agriculture (Mr. W. J. Scully) at a meeting of the…

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Council Fined for Dismissing Returned Soldier

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 1

In addition to being ordered to pay £400 compensation, the Nepean Shire Council was fined £20 with £63/18/- costs and…

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Binnaway Public Meeting Defers Judgment On Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 9

Led by anti-Council stalwarts, Messrs R. D. Bucholtz and Dave Jones, about 70 ratepayers and others attended the public…

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Refused Increased Superannuation Council “Knocks Back” Road Worker

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council, a request from an employee for increased insurance in the form…

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Concerned Over ’Drome Chamber of Commerce Will Tackle Problem Tired of Council Apathy

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 1

A SHORT AND NOT SO SWEET LETTER FROM THE COONABARABRAN SHIRE COUNCIL DECIDED THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT ITS MEETING ON THURSDAY NIGHT TO GO AHEAD ON ITS OWN MOMENTUM WITH ENDEAVOURS TO…

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Soldiers Land Settlement Scheme Coona. A.L.P. Dissatisfied Other Matters for Council Meeting

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 28 February 1946 · page 2

At a meeting of the Coonabarabran branch of the Australian Labor Party, held on Saturday morning last, it was decided…

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Local Member Thanked Council's Gratitude

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 3

Mr. E. P. Dring, MLA, has been thanked by the Peak Hill Municipal Council for his successful efforts in having the Department of Public…

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Condition of a Bakery Council's Decision

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 March 1946 · page 5

It was decided at a meeting of Narromine Municipal Council on Friday night to take no action in regard to the condition of a bakehouse in…

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Claim for Damages Appeal to Privy Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1946 · page 1

The case in which Mrs. Stella Eileen Hocking, of Quirindi, is claiming damages from Dr. George Bell, of…

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Council and Swimming Club Some Heated Remarks

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

A prolonged, and at times, rather heated discussion occurred at Friday meeting of Narromine Amateur Swimming Club regarding the balance of the money owing by the club to the municipal council on the club house, which was erected by council for the…

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Dubbo Hospital Water Supply Reduction in Free Allowance Question of Municipal Finance Raised Should Bowling And Tennis Clubs Be Charged Water Rates?

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

A keen debate developed in Council at last Tuesday's meeting, when it was sought to give effect to the Finance Committee's recommendation for limiting free water supply to Dubbo Base Hospital to 65 gallons per day per inmate,…

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Does Council Ignore Urban Committee?

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 7 March 1946 · page 6

Coonabarabran Urban Committee is to inform the Shire Council that it views with much concern the apparent lack of…

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"Is It a Snake Gully Council?" No-confidence in Mayor Motion Defeated. Petition Against Taking Over Electric Light Not Received. Motion to Prosecute Mayor Held Over. "Herald" First with Sewerage Particulars

The Western Herald · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 3

Last Monday's meeting of the Council was attended by the largest number of ratepayers seen in the Chamber…

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Narromine Council Loan Government Approval

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 March 1946 · page 1

Approval for the raising of a £1,000 loan by the Narromine Municipal Council has been given by the Minister for Works and Local…

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Talbragar Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1946 · page 3

The Talbragar Shire Council held its monthly meeting at the Shire Council Chambers yesterday. Present at the meeting were Crs. J…

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Municipal Council Officer's Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 6

The following reports which was submitted by Council's [?] [?] at best Thursday night's meet [?] were a lepted:…

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Municipal Council Visit By Railway Commissioner Works Suggested for Consideration

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 2

THE Railway Commissioner, Mr. J. T. Hartigan, in his tour of the western centres, will arrive in Wellington on the 20th March. The Mayor, Aid. W. Nelson, and all the available aldermen will form a deputation to outline…

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Macquarie Shire Shire Engineer Returns from A.I.F. Support for Food for Britain Appeal

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1946 · page 7

AT the monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire on Saturday last, Captain H. F. A. Bode was warmly welcomed back, after five years' service with the A.I.F., former position of Shire Engineer. The President…

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Shire and Council Conference Suggestion by Alderman

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1946 · page 4

A letter from Messrs. O. J. Jones and J. H. Short, offering to supply poles, the necessary labour for their erection, and the stringing of cable…

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