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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

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Shire Finances

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 4

The Shire Clerk (Mr. E R Step[?]ens submitted the following report to W[?] the Tim[?]…

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A.I.F. Appeal for [?]Ed Service Club Roo[?]s "Response Disappos[?]," Says Mayor

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1949 · page 3

"The response to the AIF School of Arts appeal for funds for the erection of the United Ex-Serviceman's and Women's Club is disappointing…

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With Funds at Low Ebb Cobbora Shire Council Defers Works Pending Rate Collections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 7

WITH the financial statement revealing a debit balance of £7,703, Cobbora Shire Council has decided to defer until a later meeting a request from the Assistant Shire Engineer, Mr. D. Hannon, for amounts for works…

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Wingadee Shore Deputy Shire Clerk's Report

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 5

Gulargambone Water Scheme: The Shirve Clerk. (Mr.. Searle) has advised per telephone of an interview with the Department of…

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Around the Council Table

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 8

All councillors were present at yesterday’s meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council with the exception of Cr. J. Holder-Keeping…

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Late Coon Amble News Mayor Replies to "Times" Article (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 7

Sir—Seeing that the "Gilgandra Weekly is now being distributed and circulated within the Municipality of Conamble, I…

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Cobbora Shire Decisions. Mendooran's Claims for Permanent Man Receive Attention

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 10

THE matter of the permanent appointment of a Council employee at Mendooran was fully discussed at last Tuesday's meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council at Geurie during Question Time…

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Tuesday's Council Tit-bits From the Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 5

Below is a summary of the more [?]ortant correspondence received and dealt with at Tuesday's Municipal Council meeting:…

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Cobbora Shire Correspondence. Electricity Supply for Consumers Between W'ton and Geurie Will Be Available Within Two Months

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 January 1949 · page 8

THE representative of Messrs. Gutteridge, Haskins and Davey, Consulting Engineers in charge of Cobbora Shire Council's rural electrification scheme, informed the Council at its meeting at Geurie on Tuesday last that the…

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Shire of Timbrebongie Estimates for the Year 1949

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 6

NOTICE is hereby given that at a Meeting of the Council held on the 12th January, 1949, the following estimates were approved and…

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Bourke Municipal Council Price for Hot Water Systems Fixed. Time Clocks to Be Installed on Same

The Western Herald · Friday 21 January 1949 · page 3

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

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Western Showmen Meet, Appoint Council Representatives

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1949 · page 5

Representatives of the Western District Group of Show Associations to sit on the Council of the newly formed Agricultural Societies of N.S.W. are Mr. L. S. Clark of Dulcidene, Terramungamine,…

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Aldermen Impressed with New Engineer's Review of Necessary Work in Municipality

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 2

THE Wellington Municipal Council's new Engineer, Mr. W. J. Ross, made a very favourable impression on the Aldermen at last Thursday night's Council meeting when he presented his first report, a comprehensive and detailed review which included comments on all work that Council has resolved t carry out…

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Municipal Council Decisions Arising from Correspondence and Discussion

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 6

ALTHOUGH the volume of correspondence before the Wellington Municipal Council at last Thursday night's meeting was light, many matters requiring decision by Council were raised by the aldermen during question…

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Council Officers' Reports. New Gas Retorts Have Arrived

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 3

The new retorts for the Wellington Gasworks have been received and are now in store. Advice has also been…

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Council Discusses Street Name Notices and House Numbers

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 January 1949 · page 6

Occupants of newly erected dwellings in the town may ascertain by enquiry at the Municipal Council…

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Show Societies Council Western Representatives Appointed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1949 · page 4

At the meeting of delegates of the Western Group of Show Societies, held at Orange on Thursday last, the Narromine Agricultural Show Society…

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Council, to Apply £1000 for Kerbing and Guttering

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1949 · page 3

Peak Hill Municipal Council will make application for a loan of £1000 for kerbing and guttering and drainage of the streets in the municipality…

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Council To Press For Erection of New Post Office and Railway Station

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1949 · page 1

The Narromine Municpal Council will make immediate representations for the erection of the new post effice and new railway station at Narromine, and for the work necessary to establish the Narromine aerodrome, as the alternative airport to Mascot, to [?]…

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Town Hall Scheme Mayor Seeks Assistance From Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 January 1949 · page 2

The Wingadee Shire Council, at its last meeting, welcomed the Mayor of Coonamble (Ald. Greene), who represented the…

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