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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 23 of 41

CORRESPONDENCE. ExMayor Critical of Present Council; Fears Extinction of Municipality. To the Editor Wellington "Times."

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 7

Dear Sir,—The Macquarie Shire Council and its officers are to be congratulated for the able manner in which the opening of the…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 9

The Mayor, Ald. W. A. Nels[?]r, occupied the chair at last Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal…

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Municipal Jottings Council As Property Agent

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 2

In considering an enquiry from the Housing Commission of N.S.W. as to whether Council would act in the same agency capacity for the Commission's…

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£25,000 for war memorials at Coona., Baradine and Binnaway Council To Raise Loan ; Rate Whole Shire

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

The money required above that already raised by public subscription to complete the construction of the Coonabarabran…

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Former Gilgandra Engineer Accused of Insulting Shire President

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

A former Gilgandra Shire Engineer, Mr.. J.. H.. Harrison, who is now engineer to the Wingadee Shire Council,…

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Agricultural Bureau. Divisional Council Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 11

The Macquarie Divisional Council of the Agricultural Bureau held a meeting at the Agricultural Office, Dubbo, on…

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Around the Council Table in Reverse

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council held on Tuesday, the local Aero Club forwarded a letter of appreciation…

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Council Offers Cycling Club Trifling Reduction

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 4

A recommendation was before Council on Tuesday night that the rental charged to the Dubbo Cycling Club for use of No. 1…

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Shire Engineer’s Report on Roads, Etc. What Is Being Done

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 2

The following comprehensive report covering maintenance and other work carried out on shire roads, and other matters under…

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Council Houses at Binnaway Applications From Owner/ Occupiers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 4

The shire council considers that sufficient progress has now been made with the Binnaway housing scheme to enable It to…

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Cement Blocks Look “The Goods” Demonstration in Council Yards

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 5

The new Truline cement brickmaking machine purchased recently by the Coonabarabran Shire Council, at a…

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They’re At It Again Shire Councillors At Loggerheads Over £3,700 Infant Welfare Centre at Binnaway Scheme Saved By Chairman’s [?] Vote

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 14 August 1947 · page 1

The £3720 Infants Welfare Centre at Binnaway was saved from being thrown overboard at a meeting of the [?] Shire Council on Tuesday by the casting vote of the chairman, Cr. H. A. Mauning, after a [?] motion affecting all…

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More Action Wanted for Narromine Drome (But Mayor Considers Council Has Done Well)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 4

At last week's meeting of the Narromine council Ald. Roy C. Tancred expressed the opinion that not enough was being done to press the claims…

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20 Years with the Narromine Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 1

On November 26, 1927, a lad joined the office staff of the Narromine municipal council. He studied well, passed his…

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Government Wants Our Power House Plant Offer Creates Another Sharp Council Diversion

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 August 1947 · page 2

Evidently believing that Narromine is to be served with bulk electricity soon, the Commonwealth Department of Works and…

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Clashes May Spread Warns Jewish Council Jerusalem

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 August 1947 · page 1

Fifteen have been killed and 70 injured in five clays of clashes between the Arabs and Jews, which the Jewish National Council has warned may…

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Macquarie Shire Council Assistant Engineer's Resignation MR. K. Prendergast Accepts Appointment As Engineer for Amaroo Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 August 1947 · page 10

AT the regular monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers on Friday last, the resignation of the Assistant Shire Engineer, Mr. K. Prendergast, was received with regret. Councillors…

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Minister's Views on Wellington Council's Housing Scheme

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 August 1947 · page 1

It would not be wise for both the Housing Commission and the Wellington Municipal Council to compete for labour…

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Dubbo A.l.p. Not to Run Council Candidates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 August 1947 · page 2

At a meeting of Dubbo Branch of the Australian Labor Party held in the Railway Institute on Sunday, it was decided not to inn any…

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Hospitals to Advertise for Board Members Shire Council Interested

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 10

In future, the Coonabarabran Hospital Board will advertise for applicants to fill any vacancies on the Board…

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