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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1950

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Cr. E. Jones Chairman of County Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

Cr. Evan Jones was again elected chairman of the Macquarte Valley County Council at its meeting at Narromine on Wednesday. His…

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Warren Electricity Undertaking—county Council Levies Rate Iof 4 3/4d. Strong Protest From Warren Representatives

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 1

Macquarle Valley County Councillors on Wednesday decided, despite strong protests from Warren representatives, to levy a rate of 4 1/2d in the 2 on the U.C.V. of all ratable lands in the Municipality of Warren…

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Shire Meeting Abandoned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1950 · page 1

The scheduled monthly meeting of Talbragar Shire Council was yesterday abandoned for lack of a euorum. The…

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Shire Council Discusses Oxley Highway

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

Timbrebongie Shire councillors last week agreed that further representations be made to the Main Roads Board regarding the waterway across…

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Shire Council Plans Extensive Roadworks

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 6

Extensive roadworks are planned by the Timbrebongie Shire Council for the coming months, and a tag programme was approved by last…

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Health Inspector Shire Council To Join In Conference

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

In reply to a letter from the Narromine Municipal Council, the Timbrebongie Shire Council has agreed to join in a conference of western…

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Shire Rates Confirmed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

Councillor's at Thursday's Timbrebongie Shire meeting confirmed the levying of the following rates with in its area:…

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Notes From the County Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 6

Present at last Wednesday's Macquarie Valley County Council meeting were: The chairman (Cr. E Jones). Crs. A. W. Brabrook and…

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Council Puns Street Works May Receive Grant

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

Following a suggestion from the Minister for Public Works and Local Government, the Narromine Municipal Council has…

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Challenge Issued to Council Rest Room Project Delay Criticised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

Members of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce last night challenged the Municipal Council to receive a deputation on the issue of the erection of a Women's Rest Room next to the…

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Trangie Lighting Co. May Extend Rural Lines County Council's Permission

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1950 · page 1

The Macquarie Valley County Council last week granted permission to the Trangie Lighting Company to extend its rural…

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Coonabarabran Council Shorts

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 3

Following the recent heavy rains the Coonabarabran Shire Council has lifted the ban on burning. Landholders may now…

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Cobbora's £2,500 Road Grant for New Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 February 1950 · page 10

The special road grant off £2,500 by the Department of Local Government and the Main Roads Department has…

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Council Sidelights

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 6

Six of Narromine's mine aldermen were present at Monday night's Municipal Council meeting, and apologies were received from Ald…

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Bourke Municipal Council Water Augmentation Scheme. Limiting Number of Stock on the Common

The Western Herald · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 3

The meeting of the Council adjourned on Monday February 6th was continued on Monday last, when a good deal of…

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Castlereagh Electorate Council Annual Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 9

The Annual Meeting of the Country Party Council for the electorate of Castlereagh was held at Gilgandra on Saturday…

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Police Strength Again Discussed by Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 1

In an effort to have the police staffs in country towns brought up to their full complement, the Narromine Municipal Council has decided…

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A.L.P. Meeting. AIR. E. W. Langbien Nominated for Pre-selection for Castlereagh Mr. E. Whitbread League Candidate for Council Vacancy Visit of Mr. J. RENSHAW

The Western Herald · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 8

Mr. J. Renshaw, member for the Castlereagh electorate, which now includes Bourke, Nyngan, Byrock and…

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Council Accepts Sewerage Scheme

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Peak Hill Municipal Council the proposal was accepted from the Public Works Department to install sewerage in…

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Council to Improve Water Supply

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 3

A letter was received from the Public Works Department at the last meeting of the Peak Hilt Municipal Council, stating that it is…

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