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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Shire Council February Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 3

The February meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Monday. Messrs Gutteridge, Haskins and…

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Shire Clerk's Report to Gilgandra Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 6

Mr. J. B. Sword reported as follows to last meeting of Gilgandra Shire Council:—The Swimming Club held a…

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Cobbora Shire Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 8

IN his monthly report, Shire Clerk W. C. Pruden, stated that he had been unable to make any arrangements regarding the appointment of a valuer, as the only applicant for the position did not hold a Departmental Certificate…

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Shire Engineer’s Report

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 8

Mr. J. G. Cliff, Shire Engineer, reported to last meeting of the Shire Council as follows:…

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Can Use Shire Chambers

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 6

The Coonabarabran Football Club was granted permission at last meeting of the council to conduct committee meetings in the…

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Health Inspectors Report to Monthly Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 6

Mr. Gray, Health Inspector, submitted the following report to Monday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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Electricity for Mendooran Proposal by Coonabararram Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 5

At last meeting of the local Chamber of Commerce, perhaps the most interesting letter of the evening, from…

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Council Improves Dubbo Camping Area

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 2

Following the disclosure by a "Liberal" investigator on January 4, of the disgusting condition of the Dubbo Camping Area, Council has carried out certain improvements…

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“Waste of Public Monies” Council Replies to Mr Lighezzolo

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 6

At Tuesday’s meeting of the shire council a reply was made to Mr. J. Lighezzol[?] who recently had a letter…

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War Declared on Galvanised Burr Council To Serve Notices To Destroy

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 5

"That the Engineer take a firm stand with Galvanised Burr throughout the Shire and that he immediately serve…

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Trades and Labour Council Approves A.C.T.U. Threats. BRISBANE

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

Trades and Labour Council last night unanimously approved the recent A.C.T.U. resolution to hold a national…

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New State Highway Efforts by Gilgandra Council No Decision Yet By Department

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

At a recent meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, fol lowing a proposal by Cr. T. G. Hitchen, it was decided to…

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Aero Club Formed Council To Spend Up To £100 On Repairs To ’Drome

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 8

A public meeting held on Friday night last decided to form an Aero Club at Coonabarabran with the aim of teaching people to fly planes, and on Tuesday, at the request of a deputation from the newly-formed club, the Shire Council…

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Everybody’s Happy in Cowper St. Town-Planning Grievances Ironed Out When Two-Man Deputation Attends Meeting of Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 4

A practical example of what a sensible discussion can do to overcome grievances—and what are thought to be grievances—was demonstrated during a meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council on Tuesday, when Messrs. J…

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Baths On Showground Council Approves of Site After Hour’s Debate Community Hotel Discussed License Expected Within a Month

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 1

When delegates from the Coonabarabran Memorial Committee attended a meeting of the Shire Council on Tuesday the shire president, Cr. H. A. Manning, made a suggestion that the committee should construct the baths in the…

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No Evidence of How Boy Met Death Coroner Records Finding of Accidental Death by Drowning No Blame Attributed To Baths Manager Or Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 February 1947 · page 2

Mr E. V. G. Townsend, Deputy District Coroner, conducted an inquiry at the Court House on Wednesday afternoon of last week into the circumstances surrounding the death of John…

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Bourke Municipal Council Lengthy Discussion on State of Roads, Footpaths, and Gutters. Aldermen Stress Need for Big Works Programme. Selling of Land to Bock Rescinded

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Municipality was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Mayor's Appeal for Co-operation Modern Air Transport For The West

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 1

The "News" has [?] the following letter from the Mayor of Narromine (Ald. J. L. [?] ) Sir. If I may be permitted the…

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Latest Telegrams Bill Being Introduced in N.S.W. Parliament for Compulsory Voting at Municipal Elections. Compulsory Local Govt. Elections. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 21 February 1947 · page 1

Voting at next Municipal and Shire Elections is N.S.W. will be compulsory if a Bill now being prepared by the Minister for Works…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 4

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

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