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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Tennis Club Work Halted by Council Final Decision Next

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

Work on the extension of courts for the Narromine Tennis Club was halted ponding a review of the matter by the Narromine council which…

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Western Farmers and Settlers Urge Reforms Resolutions Approved By District Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 6

Delegates from western branches of the F. and S. Association met at the District Council meeting at Dubbo on Friday…

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Cobbora Shire Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 4

The Engineer (Mr. Allen) presented the following report to the usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council…

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Cobbora Shire Cr. Maurice's Resignation Accepted with Regret Election for Successor Will Not Be Held

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 1

COUNCILLOR T. T, Maurice's written resignation was accepted with regret at last Tuesday's regular monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council at Geurie. Councillor Maurice conveyed his thanks to the President, Councillors…

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Community Ball Support Urged by Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 5

The Mayor Ald[?] E. Serisier is absent from [?] on Rural Electricity Exten[?] business. He has visited Mor[?] Tamworth…

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Increased Electricity Charges Proposed by Narromine Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 2

Following notification that local government undertakings are no longer subject to the rulings of the Prices Office, the Narromine…

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Shire Reports From Officers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 2

The following reports were sub mitted to last Council meeting from officers: HEALTH INSPECTOR…

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Shire Matters for June Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 3

The president, Cr. Christie, presided at the June meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, held on Thursday last, others present…

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Mystery Solved Use of Shire Chambers by Meetings

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 7

Whether somebody had a skeleton key, or like Jimmy Valentine, the famous lock opener, had special skill in opening…

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Graziers Council District Resolutions Considered

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 4

At a meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Glaziers' Association, the following' branche were represented:—…

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Town Planning Recommendations to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 3

At a meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council held last week, the following recommendations. from the Town…

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Shire Engineer’s Report Roads, Bridges and Concrete Houses

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 13

At the Coonabarabran Shire Council meeting held on Tuesday week last, the shire engineer presented the following…

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Closure of Road Council Requires Explanation

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 14

The mystery of why “Napperby” roads had been closed by the Department of Lands was discussed at the…

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Caves Plan Is Attractive. Local Council Commended

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 12

Macquarie Shire Council plans for the tourist development of the Wellington Caves area were very attractive, the…

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Lights for Football Training Will Be Installed by Council Labour to Be Supplied by Members

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

Gilgandra Shire Council has decided to instal electric lights at the Recreation Ground so that footballers can engage in night training. Council will provide the necessary…

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Items From the Narromine Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 5

There was only one absentee from Monday [?] of the Naromine Municipal Council [?]Wright…

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New Health Inspector Appointed by Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 June 1947 · page 1

Following the resignation of Mr". A. D. Batten, the Narromine council called applications for the combined position of baths manager and health…

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Municipal Council Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 10

The following report from the Electrical Engineer, Mr. F. L. Such, was received and adopted at last Thursday…

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Municipal Council Govt. Offers Top Priority for Building Materials If Council Will Embark on Housing Scheme

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 1

AT last Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council a letter was received from Mr. C. H. Matthews, Minister for Building Materials, asking that the Council give sympathetic consideration to undertaking a…

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Municipal Council Supports Move to Challenge Govt's Direction on Banking

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 June 1947 · page 11

THE Federal Government's decree, that from August 1st, all Local Government Councils shall transfer their business from private banks to the Commonwealth Bank, was scathingly criticised at last Thursday night's meeting of the…

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