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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Proposed Amalgamation Cobbora Shire Appoints Delegates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

At last Tuesday's meeting of Cobbora Shire, a letter was received from Wellington Municipal Council advising that it…

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Cobbora Shire Monthly Meeting of Council Flood Rain Damage in Geurie District. Rivalry Evident Between Two Shires

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 8

AT last Tuesday's monthly meeting of Cobbora Shire Council reports showed that the heavy rainstorm which passed over Geurie district during the latter end of December caused damage to fencing and roads. At the carnival grounds fencing…

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Don't Like Saturday Half Holiday Protest at P. AND A. MEETING Shire Council Asked To Conduct A Ballot

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 1

Although the decision was not unanimous, it was resolved at the meeting of the Gilgandra P. and A. Association on Friday to ask the Shire Council to conduct a ballot on the…

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Shire Road Used for Agistment Stockowner Complains of Injustice

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 3

“Agistment has been granted to A. Beazley for one month in the sum of £5 for a small section of the River Road…

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Infant Welfare Centre Shire President Replies to C.W.A.

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 January 1947 · page 3

I would like to draw the attention of Council and of the Press to the remarks of Mrs. Blackmail. President of the Coonabarabran C.W.A. as reported in the Press on December 19th. These referred to the proposed Infant Welfare Centre for…

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County Council Shire and Municipal Representatives Agree

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 1

Following the long negotiations be[?] the Narromine Municipal Cou[?] the Timbrebongie Shire Coun[?] the extension of electricity in…

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Two New Aldermen Welcomed

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 3

The Mayor welcomed Ald. R. Davis and Aid. H. Jones to the Council table. "I think that by their coming along, the Council will be…

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Apprentice to the Electrical Trade Narromine Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 4

Applications closing with the undersigned at 12 noon Saturday, 1st February, 1947, are invited for the position of Apprentice to the…

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Council Meetings— Correspondence

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 4

By direction notice is hereby given that correspondence for consideration by Council at Ordinary General Meetings must be received at Council's…

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Municipality of Bourke. Inter-change of Power with Meatworks. Council Favors Saturday Half Holiday. M. D. Farrell Appointed Labourer

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 3

Last Monday's meeting of the Aldermen of the local Council was a fairly lengthy sitting, but other than desire to…

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Education in Irrigation Proposal By Narromine Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 5

Because the competition of the Burrendong dam will make it necessary for people to impove their knowledge of the use of water…

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Municipality of Peak Hill Poll Under Factories and Shops Act 1912-1946

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 7

It is notified that a Poll as above-mentioned will be taken at the Council Chambers. Peak Hill, on Saturday, February 8, 1947…

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Municipal Council New Alderman Welcomed

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 7

The recently elected member of the Council, Ald. F. C. Thomas, was welcomed by the Mayor at the meeting of the…

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Plant for Municipal Council Ald. Thomas Wants Plant Like Macquarie Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 1

CONSIDERABLE discussion centred around the report submitted to the Council at the meeting on Thursday night by the Municipal Engineer (Mr. J. F, Shine). In his report, Mr. Shine suggested that a letter should be sent…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night…

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Macquarie Shire Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 8

The following report from the Assistant Engineer, Mr. K. Prendergast, was received at the monthly…

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Macquarie Shire Bell River Bridge Danger Loads Limited to Five Tons

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 1

AT last Friday's meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council, it was decided, in view of the serious deterioration of the structure of the Bell River Bridge at Wellington, to impose a limit of five tons gross weight on vehicles using…

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Chamber Deputation to Council. Park Ranger and Night Watchman Needed

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 11

A deputation from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce consisting of the President (Mr. C. Fulton), Mr. D…

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Electricity for Talbragar Shire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 1

A special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Friday night last, for the purpose of revising the draft of a proposed agreement with…

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Apprentice to the Electrical Trade Narromine Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 3

Appla[?]s closing with the un[?] at 12 noon Saturday, 1st Fe[?]y 1947 are invited for the [?] Apprentice to the…

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