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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

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Coonabarabran Council Shorts

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 10

Amongst matters dealt with at the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council were the following:…

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Road Repairs Costly Job for Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 11

The recent spell of fine weather has enabled the Amaroo Shire Council to repair many boggy patches on…

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Ulan County Council Shorts

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 4

There were present at a meeting of the Ulan County Council held at Gulgong , on Tuesday Crs. R. V. Home…

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Shire of Coolah Tenders for Earthworks & Gravelling

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 12

Sealed and endorsed tenders axe invited, and will be received by the undersigned up till 4 p.m. on THURSDAY. 14th…

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Ulan County Council Separate Industrial Award

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 1

The Ulan County Council, at its meeting at Gulgong on Tuesday, decided to take steps to apply for a separate award…

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To Be Thanked for Help to Council

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 12

Ratepayers who provided volunteer labour in the Lawson Park area are to be written to by the Coolah Shire Council…

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Inquest on Man Drowned in Council Well

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 August 1950 · page 1

A verdict of accidental death by drowning was brought in by the District Coroner (Mr. Christie) at an inquiry at Dubbo this morning into the death of Walter Pettiford (55) whose body was found in a…

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Elections Soon for Councillors, Aldermen and Committeemen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 3

In December the local government elections will take place all over the State. In this area it means the…

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Bourke Municipal Council Discussion on Air-conditioned Train to Bourke. Council to Raise Electricity Charges. Meeting of Organised Bodies to Consider Expenses Incurred by Lorrymen Etc. in Flood Control

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 3

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

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Where Is the County Council Heading?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 3

If the protest from Tomigley brings a promise that it will receive a priority in the construction of rural electricity lines there will be other urgent protests from other parts of the Macquarie Valley County Council's area…

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Letter to the Editor Comments on the County Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 7

Sir,—Ald. Duffy seems to be writing a lot of letters explaining the working of the County Council. He shouldn't have to, as he was the…

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County Council Can Rate Who It Likes, Where It Likes, When It Likes Inside County Area

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 1

The Macquarie Valley County Council may rate any land within its area whether there is an electricity the nearby or not. Even though some people may receive benefits long before others do, all may be rate to pay rates to buy the assets…

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Municipality of Bourke Stovette Charges

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 1

It is hereby notified that ordinary power rates will be charged in respect of unmetered stovettes in future…

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Municipality of Bourke Public Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 1 September 1950 · page 1

A meeting is here by convened to be held in the Council Chambers, commencing at 8 p.m. this Friday evening…

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Council Action Adjourned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 September 1950 · page 1

A week's adjournment was granted by Mr. Palmer, S.M., at Dubbo Court of Petty Sessions yesterday in an action by the…

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Aldermen Pay Respects to Former Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1950 · page 3

Alderman of Dubbo Municipal Council last night stood in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Mr. J.B…

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Council Plans Footpath Along Highway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1950 · page 3

The Narromine Highway on both tides of the White Bridge was dangerous for pedestrians, and a footpath would have to be…

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Council News in Brief

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 2

Complete statistics on the Anti-Tuberculosis Survey which finished in Dubbo on August 23 would be forwarded…

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Unpaid Accounts Ulan County Council

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 13

With the object of protecting the Council in connection with unpaid electricity accounts the Ulan County Council is moving…

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Ulan County Council Meeting in Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 7 September 1950 · page 12

The November meeting of the Ulan County Council will be held in Coonabarabran. That was suggested at the last…

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