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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

801 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 17 of 41

Petition to Minister Dunedoo Moves To Acquire Cobbora Shire. Headquarters Request to Sub-divide 'A Riding Before L.G. Elections in December

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 6

A large and representative meeting, under the auspieces of the Dunedoo Chamber of Commerce, at…

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The Month's Work Report To Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 June 1947 · page 6

In his report to the Timbrebongie Shire Council on Wednesday, the engineer, Mr. H. J. Brennen, referred to the following works:…

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Shire Agrees To Extension Of Municipal Boundaries

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1947 · page 1

At a conference held yesterday afternoon between the Dubbo Municipal Council and the Talbragar Shire Council, during, which certain extensions of the Municipal boundaries were discussed, agreement was…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 10

The following reports from Council's officers were received and adopted at the usual fortnightly meeting of the…

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Macouarie Shire Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 8

The Engineer, Mr. K. T. Prendergast, presented the following report at last Friday's regular monthly meeting of…

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Municipal Council Protest Against Too Drastic Rail Cuts to Be Lodged Co-operation of All Western Councils and Public Bodies to Be Sought

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 1

WELLINGTON Municipal Council, at its meeting on Thursday night last, decided to lodge a protest through the local member of Parliament against the drastic curtailment of the train service, and to ask that the position be…

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Council to Raise £8,000 Loan to Build Houses for Officers

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 June 1947 · page 2

'PROVISION for a loan of £8000 for the erection of houses for the permanent members of Council's staff has been included in our Loan pogramme, and I think that it is now the appropriate time to lodge the application," said…

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P. & C. Meets Shire Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 1

There is no doubt that the Belar Creek district residents are pleased with the efforts made on their behalf by the Coonabarabran Shire Council. This was expressed at a deputation of the Belar Creek P. and C. Association at the Shire…

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Alderman Gilbert Fights For Principle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 3

During the course of a lengthy and impassioned appeal during which he reached unusual heights of dramatic fervour, Ald. F. Gilbert at Tuesday's council meeting, declared he did not care if people regarded him as a…

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Fish Re-stocking Plan Discussed By Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

That the revived agitation sponsored by The "Liberal" for the restocking of inland waters with edible fish has caught on, is being daily demonstrated. Last week Dubbo Chamber of Commerce decided to…

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Housing Scheme Problems Shire Council Surmounts Difficulties Binnaway Foreman Granted Bonus For Incentive

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 1

When the many problems associated with the Coonabarabran Shire Council housing scheme are considered, and the large amount of thought covering finance, labour requirements and material, each of which would be a…

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Municipal Council Moves to Extend Town Boundaries

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 1

AT last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. W. A. Nelson) presented a motion which is designed to re-constitute and enlarge the boundaries of the Municipality and provide a green belt around…

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Community Hotel License Shire President Optimistic

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 9

The fact that a number of shire councils had applied for a license for a Community Hotel and that the applications had not been granted does not worry Cr. H. A. Manning, shire president, who is optimistic that Coonabarabran will gain…

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Macquarie Shire Correspondence Before Last Friday's Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 15

AT last Friday's regular monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council a let er was received from the Yeoval branch of the Wheatg owers' Union of N.S.W., asking that, where gates are placed across public roads, the…

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Extracts From Council Reports Civil Engineer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

ROADS, FOOTPATHS AND DRAINAGE: Concrete paving has been completed in the following locations: Fitzroy Street North, eastern…

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Petition to Minister Dunedoo Moves to Acquire Cobbora Shire Headquarters Request to Sub-divide ‘A’ Riding Before L.g. Elections in December

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 5

A large and representative meeting, under the auspieces of the Dunedoo Chamber of Commerce, at Dunedoo,…

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Municipal Jottings Post Office Congestion

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 5

At Tuesday's Council meeting Ald. T. E. Kelly touched on the question of congestion at the Dubbo Post Office. He bad observed there was little…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Election to Fill Vacancy in Council. Tender Accepted for Erection of Council Residence. Prime Minister Chifley's Visit

The Western Herald · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 3

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last…

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"Stray Dogs Seem to Own the Town," Says Narromine Alderman

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Narromine council on Wednesday night Ald. Sharpe met with approval from others present when he brought up…

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Timber Destroyed Warning From Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 3

At the Peak Hill Council meeting Ald. Barnes asked if anyone had been given permission to burn timber on the roads. He had seen…

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