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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1947

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Obituary Death of Mrs F. Alderman

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 2

Sincere sympathy will be extended to Mr. Frank Alderman and the McKechnie family in the death of Mrs Catherine Christina…

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Mayor To Open Art Gallery Exhibition

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 3

In making final arrangements for the opening of the Art Exhibition in commence at the High School Art Gallery on Monday next March…

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"One Man, One Job" Council's Argument Over Electrical Engineer

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

On Monday night there were several spectators at the Narromine Municipal Council meeting. They had an entertaining evening, as there…

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No Hospital for Two Years Report to Narromine Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 6

Following a report on hospital accommodation for Narromine Municipal Council last night, Aid. M. Sharpe declared…

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Municipality of Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 1

A lengthy sitting of the Aldermen of the above was held last night. Principal business transacted…

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Municipal Council Officers' Reports

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 11

There was a full attendance of Aldermen at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council held…

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Cobbora Shire Roads. Engineer's Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 11

In his monthly report, the Cobbora Shire Engineer (Mr. D. Allan) referred to damage done to various roads by…

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Cobbora Shire Monthly Meeting Power Transmission Lines

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 9

IT the monthly meeting of Cobbora Shire Council, held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, Messrs Gutteridge, Haskins and Davey (Sydney), consulting engineers for Cobbora Shire electricity scheme, wrote dealing…

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£3,500 Loan Approved. Road Plant for Amaroo Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 1

Application of the Amaroo Shire Council for permission [?] raise a loan of £3,500 for the purchase of road making…

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Proposal for Cemetery Water Supply Keenly Debated in Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 6

Ald. W. Cock voiced strong objections at the Municipal Council meeting on Thursday night last, to a proposal to…

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Housing Shortage People Domiciled in Garages Present Problem for Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 7

Persons who are living in buildings which are not classed as suitable for occupancy, and which…

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No More Govt. Homes Council to Urge that Dam Workers' Houses be Built in Town Instead of at Dam Site

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 March 1947 · page 1

THE Wellington Municipal Council has decided to write to the Minister for Water Conservation and Irrigation (Mr. G. Weir, M.L.A.) requesting that homes be built in the town for the men to be employed on the construction of the…

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Regional Council Delegates Appointed

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

At the meeting of Macquarie Regional Council of the Agriculture rural Bureau held at the Dubbo District Agricultural Instructor's…

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Shire Clerks Report

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 4

Mr. N. Bates, Acting Shire Clerk, submitted the following report to last Shire Council meeting:—…

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Municipal Jottings Routine Council Business

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

Unlike the previous meeting. Tuesday's Council business was mostly of a, routine nature, and was entirely tree of fireworks. There was a full table…

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London County Council Chairmanship

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 1

A new portrait of Lady Nathan, wife of Lord Nathan, Minister of Civil Aviation. She has been nominated by the London County…

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Extra Riding Suggested Proposal to Cobbora Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 5

At the last meeting of Cobbora Shire Council, a deputation from the Dunedoo and District Progress Association waited on the…

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Shire Chamber Alterations Front Appearance Will Be Changed

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 4

The front appearance of the Coonabarabran Shire Chambers will be altered in the near future when two…

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Macquarie Channel Scheme Coonamble Council Supports

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 1

Consequent on a request by Mr H. E. O. Campbell of the Gilgandra "Weekly", the Coonamble Municipal Council has decided to…

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Gulargambone News From Our Special Representative Gular Matters Before Wingadee Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 March 1947 · page 6

One of the matters brought before the Wingadee Shire Council last week by the Gulargambone Progress Association was the…

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