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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Cobbora Shire Roads. Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 12

The Engineer (Mr. Allen) submitted the following report at last Tuesday's meeting of Cobbora Shire:—…

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Municipal Council Correspondence. Confusion Over Rly's Excess Water Rates

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1947 · page 12

At last Thursday's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, a letter was received from the Department of…

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Thrills For Alderman On Dubbo "Speedway"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

Describing Erskine Street as a Dubbo "Speedway," an Alderman at last night's public meeting to form a branch of the Road Safety Council, said that in his leisure periods on his front verandah, he was…

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Narromine - Dubbo Daily Train Service Council to Make Application

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1947 · page 1

At last night'm meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council aldermen Municipal the running at a daily train service between…

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Gular Works Report to Wingadee Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 6

The Engineer reported as follows to last meeting of Wingadee Shire Council:— Holes in the surfacing of…

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Around the Shire Report by Engineer

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 3

Mr. J. H. Hunter (Shire Engineer) submitted the following report to last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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“Waste of Public Monies” Shire President Replies

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 5

The following statement is made by the Coonabarabran Shire President (Cr. H. A. Manning) at the request of the…

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Excerpts From Reports of Council Officers Engineer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 3

Patching of tarred streets is continuing, particularly in streets which urgently need resealing. Attention has been given to the recently surfaced…

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Mr. Lighezzolo Replies to Council (To the Editor)

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

Sir, — Would you kindly publish the following in your paper. The chairman of the Coonabarabran Shire Council asked Jim…

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Town - Plan Explained Shire President Endeavors to Clear Up Misconception Plan Can Be Amended

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

It is evident from remarks, which in most cases reached Council indirectly, that a considerable misconception still exists in connection with Town Planning proposals generally. In order to clarify the position a brief statement…

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Council Undecided Granting of Further Licenses For Public Hire Vehicles

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 1

There is evidently an opin ion amongst our Civic Fathers that there are enough public hire vehicles in the town at…

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“Black Pine Worthless As Building Material” Council to Discontinue Use

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 2

When the ten houses to be constructed at Binnaway are completed no more houses under the Shire Council’s construction scheme will contain black pine. Cr. Keeping said he found on inspection of the…

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Public Lavatories Discussed By Council Women’s Organisation To Be Consulted

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 9

If arrangements can be made with Mr. F. Priddis, of the Imperial Hotel, for utilising his sewerage system, and…

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Chamber of Commerce Sends Deputation to Council Aerodrome, Electricity Extension and Road Discussion

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 6

A deputation from the Coonabarabran Chamber of Commerce attended last meeting of the Shire Council to seek information on what is being done with regard to having this district connected with the bulk supply of electricity;…

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Municipal Jottings

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1947 · page 4

The annual report for 1946 submitted at Tuesday's meeting of Council by Alderman E. A. Tink showed that Council activities generally had greatly…

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Short Items From the Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 1

At the Narromine Municipal Council meeting on Monday night the Mayor (Ald. J. L. Kimtworths [?] that he had engaged a man to [?]…

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Turf Wicket in Dundas Park Council to Apply for Grant of £100

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 28 February 1947 · page 1

At a meeting of the parks committee of the Narromine Municipal Council last week an application from the Nrromine District…

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falbragar Council Criticised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 March 1947 · page 1

It was resolved on the motion of Mr. J. Lowe, seconded by Mr. F. H. Harvey at the meeting of Dubbo Branch of the Graziers' Association that Council be…

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GEURIE. Progress Association. Letter of Appreciation to Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 12

At the recent Progress Association meeting it was decided to send a letter of appreciation to the Cobbora Shire…

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Com’wealth Bank Contribution Cowra Council Expresses Appreciation

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 6 March 1947 · page 3

The Commonwealth Bank property is regarded as non-rateable land for local government assessment. So the Cowra Municipal…

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