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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1948

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“Negative Attitude of Present Council” Binnaway A.L.P. and Hostel Scheme

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 12

Conabarabran Shire councillors were somewhat taken back when a letter was received at last meeting from the Binnaway A.L.P. replying to Council's request for co-operation in making a protest to the Minister for Education against…

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County Council to Take Over Coona’s. Electricity Undertaking Transfer of Assets in January

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 23 September 1948 · page 10

When the Ulan County Council begins operations on January 1st, 1949, it will take over, as with others, the assets and liabilities of the Coonabarabran Electricity. Works Undertaking, which on the books of Council, shows assets…

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Bourke Municipal Council Lengthy Debate on Hot Water Systems Clocks to Be Installed —Fees Raised 100 Per Cent. Discussion on Cost of Electricity to Meatworks

The Western Herald · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 7

A meeting of the Aldermen of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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Council Asks for Tests on Loss of Water From River

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 September 1948 · page 6

The Narromine Municipal Council will make representation to the Minister for Water Conservation and Irrigation that a gauge be erected at Narromine to accurately measure the flow of the Macquarie River. This has been decided because anxiety is being felt at the lose of…

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Shire News Shire Endowment

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 September 1948 · page 2

Mr. Williams, Assistant Under-secretary of the Local Government Department, was in Dubbo on a flying visit recently as part…

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Cricket Inaugural Meeting of Far West Cricket Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 September 1948 · page 1

The inaugural meeting of the Far Wet Cricket Council was held at Dubbo recently. Delegates were present from Narromine, Geurie, Coonabarabran, Nyngan and Dubbo…

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Shire Agrees to Rate to Fight Bush Fires

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 1

Representatives of most of the 15 bush five [?] in the Tim[?] shire met at Narromine on Friday. After same very lengthy debates they agreed is ask the shire council to [?] a special rate of one half[?] in the [?] to buy power plants for fire fighting…

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C.p. Forms Bligh Electorate Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 September 1948 · page 6

At a meeting of Country Party supporters held at 2DU studios this morning, comprising over 70…

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Cobbora Shire Council Meeting Co-operation of Dunedoo Residents Necessary to Combat Straying Stock Nuisance

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

FACED with complaints from Dunedoo residents about the damage caused to property, particularly gardens, by straying stock, and unable to obtain the services of a poundkeeper, Cobbora Shire Council at last Tuesday's…

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Beautifying Dalgarno Street Request to Council

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 5

Members of the Coonabarabran Chamber of Commerce were unanimous in their decision at last meeting to write to the shire…

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Cobbora Shire Councillors to Engage Counsel for Determined Fight Against Amalgamation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 1

"AT least I think we should put up a good fight and try and scotch this cove Cahill with his socialisation, and grab this and grab that attitude said Cr. K. D. W. Masters at last Tuesday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, when he recommended that legal aid be briefed to present Council's attitude on amalgamation at the…

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Municipality of Dubbo Interruption of Town

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 6

WATER SUPPLY—North Dubbo PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, particularly to all consumers and establishments in NORTH…

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Plan Now For Doubled Population MUNICIPALITY & Community Leaders Hate Important Part to Play in Migrant Absorption

The Western Herald · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 5

Alone among the peoples of the world, Australians hold an entire continent. But Australia is a land short of people, and the overall…

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Shire, Municipal Boundary Changes Recommended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1948 · page 2

Alteration of the boundaries by the transfer of land from Talbragar Shire to the Municipality of Dubbo has been recommended to the State Governor for approval…

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Talbragar Council Thanked

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1948 · page 4

It was quite a refreshing change at Thursday's meeting of Talbragar Council to hear a couple of letters of appreciation…

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Shire Holiday on 6-Hour Day

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1948 · page 3

In considering a letter from the Six Hour Day Celebration Committee, asking that October 25 be declared a holiday for…

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Cobbora Shire Correspondence

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 7

Further correspondence received and dealt with at last Tuesday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council…

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Municipal Council Officers Reports. Decision for Stricter Supervision of Contractors' Work on Council's Mains

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 October 1948 · page 2

BECAUSE the Gas Manager, Mr. J. A. Wagner, has discovered faulty workmanship when inspections have been made of Council's gas reticulation pipes, Wellington Municipal Council will, in future, make rigid inspections…

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