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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1949

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Council Housing Scheme Construction Proceeds At Peak Hill

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 22 March 1949 · page 3

A municipal council sponsored housing scheme is well under way in Peak Hill. Nine houses are under construction, and four of them are…

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Evidence at Local Govt. Amalgamation Inquiry Hearing Will Last Into Next Week. Macquarie Shire and Municipal Council's Cases Presented. Remarkable Lack of Interest Shown by Public and Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 1

THERE is every indication that the Local Govt. inquiry into the various amalgamation proposals before the Commissioner, Mr. H. Halton, which commenced in the Wellington Court House on Monday last will last until the court rises to-morrow evening and continue into several days of next week…

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Municipal Council Correspondence

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 9

MATTERS arising from the correspondence and questions from Aldermen at last Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council were dealt with as summarised below:…

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Cobbora Shire

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 4

At last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council at Geurie, it was revealed that the Governor had formally given his approval to…

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Country Party Electorate Council Elects Officers

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 4

At the Country Party Electorate Council for Lawson meeting at Dubbo last Saturday afternoon, the election…

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Council Briefly in Open, Resolves Into Committee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 5

Although brief, the fortnightly agenda presented at Tuesday night's meeting of Council contained reference of a suggested deputation to the appropriate authorities in connection with the…

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Excerpts From Council Officers' Reports Town Clerk Finance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 March 1949 · page 5

Revenue receipts for the past two weeks were: GENERAL FUND: Combined Rates, current, £6,351/6/4;…

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Bourke Municipal Council Ban on Posters on Public Property. Unsatisfactory State of Bourke Park

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 3

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

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Dubbo Council's Secret Session To Discuss Aerodrome

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 1

Cla[?]ing that publicity gives to Dubbo's activities in committee with the airstrip there has hall an adverse effect on the C[?] plass, the Mayer of Dubbo (Ald. E. B. Se[?]er) ruled that [?] at Tuesday night's meeting should be in corners…

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Municipality of Bourke POSTERS

The Western Herald · Friday 25 March 1949 · page 7

It is hereby notified that action will be taken against any persons found sticking posters on public property, or on private property…

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Fire Insurance Cover for Shire Shed

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 March 1949 · page 7

The Amaroo Shire Council has decided to insure its electricity store shed for £3,000 against fire…

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Autumn Flower Show Opened By Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 2

Then was a fair attendance at the C.W.A. rooms on Friday night when the Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisler)…

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Bank Appeal Before Privy Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 2

Lord Porter, chairman of the Law Lords hearing the appeal by the Commonwealth Government against the…

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Council Presses for Work at Aerodrome

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 1

Aldermen of the Narromine Municipal Council last night unanimously endorsed the Mayor's action in sending an urgent telegram to the…

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In Brief Mudgee Council Application Refused

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 3

Mudgee Council had a motion passed at the last L.G. Conference to the effect that the surplus of the war damage…

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Western Doctors Support B.M.A. Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1949 · page 2

A meeting of the Western Medical Association was held at the Council. Chambers Wellington on Sunday last, at which…

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Cobbora Shire Clerks Strong Case Against Amalgamation

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 March 1949 · page 10

CHIEF witness for Macquarie Shire Council in support of that body's opposition to all the amalgamation proposals before the Local Gov. inquiry at the Wellington Court House, was Mr. W. C. Pruden, Shire Clerk. Mr. Pruden's evidence and cross-examination occupied more than a full day of the hearing and represented a strong…

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Farmer Claims Damages Against Dubbo Council Sydney, Thursday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1949 · page 3

A writ of summon was this day issued by the Town agents of Mr. G. F. C. Griffin, Solicitor, Dubbo on behalf of Arnold Reginald Wheeler of 55 Taylor Street, Dubbo, contractor and farmer, against…

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C.W.A. Macquarie Group Council Meeting at Gilgandra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 March 1949 · page 7

The first meeting 61 Macquaric Group Council for 1949 was held at Gligandra on Thursday, March 24th…

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Labor Success Likely in Council Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 1 April 1949 · page 1

Labor appears certain to gain control of the Legislative Council for the first time since 1934. Eight labor candidates are expected to be…

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