Police and Others Thanked Shire President Voices Community's Appreciation for Sterling Services During Floods
The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 April 1950 · page 1
THE President of the Wellington Shire Council, Cr. W. L. Johanson, this morning paid tribute to the Wellington police, telephone linesmen and Shire employees for splendid service during the week of floods in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Shire Finances Report To Grand
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 3
Receipts for the month totalled £10.460, the Shire Clerk, Mr. E. R. Stephens, told yesterday's meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Electrical Engineer Appointed By County Council
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 4
An engineer has been appointed by the Macquarie Valley County Council to control both the Narromine and Warren electricity…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Council Plans to Ease Housing Shortage
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1950 · page 1
In an efforts to relieve the [?] shortage of homes at Narromine the Municipal Council has decided to investigate two housing schemes. The first is for Council to raise a loan to finance couples who wish to borrow mosey and build thier…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Country Majority For Shire Council Two Representatives From Each of Five Ridings. Town's Two Ridings Will Include Montefiores, But Not "Green Belt" Area
The Wellington Times · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 1
WELLINGTON Shire Council decided on Friday last to divide the Shire area into five separate ridings and that two councilors shall represent each riding on the new Council which will be elected at the end of this year…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Building Restrictions Lifted. Council Move for Early Rebuilding of Grand Hotel
The Wellington Times · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 7
Wellington Shire Council decided on Friday last to again ask the proprietor of the Grand Hotel. Mr. Plasto, to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Decisions From Council Meeting Plans for Emergency Organisation of Men and Plant During Times of Flood
The Wellington Times · Monday 17 April 1950 · page 8
TO safeguard life and property during periods such as the recent week of disastrous floods, the Wellington Municipal Council decided on Friday last that a programme should be drawn up for the distribution of men…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Shire Council Faces Problem Of Damaged Roads
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2
Faced with the task of repairing flood and rain damaged roads, some of them impassible, many practically so, the Timbrelungie Shrie Council on Thursday authorised its engineer (Mr. A. J. Reardon) to secure whatever tabour, trucks or other…
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Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 6
In a couple of weeks' time the Timbrebongie Shire Council will hold a special meeting to consider its plant position…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Petrol Tax Money for National Works "Should Be For Roads," Claims Shire Council
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 3
Councillors of Timbrebongle Shire were not entirely pleased when a letter from Mr. L. J. Falles. MHR for Lawson, received at last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£10,000 Damage by Flood to Shire Roads
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 3
Flood damage estimated at not less than £10,000 had been caused to roadways, bridges and causeways in the Talbragar Shire area, the Shire Clerk (Mr. P. O. Beddoes) reported…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Thanks To Flood Helpers But None To Shire Councillors
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1
At last night's meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council reference was made to the vast amount of voluntary work done during the Sooda and comments were made on the part played by the Timbrebongis Shire Council…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Under-awning Lighting "Cost Should Be Borne By Council"
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2
"I think it most unjust that the shopkeepers of Dubbo have to pay the cost of the under-awning lighting of the town,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shire Council Sits Late Daytime Meeting Postponed
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2
The monthly Talbragar Shire Council meeting on Friday was postponed from the morning until 7.30 p.m., to enable…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Council Motion of Condolence
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 1
Before business was commenced at last night's meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council, a motion of condolence was carried…
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The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2
A tender of Ruston and Hornsby Pty Ltd. for the supply of an "Aveling-Barford" G.B.V. 5 tons, diesel roller at a cost of £2185…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Council Votes to Buy Scythe Mower
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2
Dublin Municipal Council last night adopted a recommendation from the Works Committee to buy a motor operated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Plan for Council Tennis Courts Deferred
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2
A proposal to establish a group of six Municipal Tennis Courts in Muller Park was deferred for the time being by last night's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Minister Rebuffs Council Refuses To Discuss Brick Shortage
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 1
The Minister for Building Materials (Mr. Dickson) had refused to receive a deputation from the Dubbo Municipal Council concerning the production and price of bricks in Dubbo,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Report on New Buildings in Municipality
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 2
Construction of six new cottages was completed in Dubbo for the fortnight ended April 13, the Health and…
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