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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1952

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Notice of Resumption by Gilgandra Shire Council (Local Government Act, 1919—Part Xxv)

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 5

WHEREAS on the second day of April one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two THE…

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Building Applications Approved by Council

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council the recommendations of the building inspector…

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Repairs or New Building? Coolah Council’s Problem

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 4

The Coolah Shire Council has a problem on the hands in connection with improvements to the motor garage…

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Cr. J. E. Whiteley Honoured by Council Certificate of Merit Presented in Appreciation of 25 Years Outstanding Service to Local Government

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 December 1952 · page 1

AT a happy, informal ceremony on Tuesday last the President and members of the Wellington Shire Council presented a handsomely illuminated Certificate of Merit to Cr. J. E. Whiteley, of Geurie, in recognition of his 25 years of service to Local Government in the Wellington district…

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New Shire President

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 1

The Timbrebongie shire Council yesterday elected Cr. R. G. Hey presi[?] and Cr. W. M. Walker deputy…

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Olympic Pool "Pays For Itself" Says Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 1

The Olympic Pool had proved a "wonderful asset" to Dubbo since its completion in 1935, the Mayor (Ald. Ford) said today. Commenting on the keen interest being taken…

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County Council Secretary

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 5

The Town Clerk at Narromine, Mr. N. Payten, has been appointed secretary or the Macquarie Valley County Council—…

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Main Roads Work Cut Shire Considers Premier's Explanation "Ridiculous Excuse"

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 December 1952 · page 1

An explanation by the Present, Mr. Ca[?], of the cuts in [?] for country [?] was described at yesterday's meeting of the T[?]gle Shire Council as "a ri[?] [?]The Premier's letter [?] in reply to…

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Shire President Reports on Year's Work

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1952 · page 6

Before concluding his second term as president of the Timbrebongic Shire Council, Cr. H. W. Hogan presented a…

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Shire To Buy New Grader For £8500

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1952 · page 4

A decision to purchase a new Caterpillar 12 grader was made at the last meeting of the Timbrebongle Shire…

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Town Clerk Is Guest of Honour at Council Dinner

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 9 December 1952 · page 2

Aldermen and staff of the Narromine Municipal Council on Friday night gave a dinner in honour of Mr. Noel…

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Ald. Will Elect Mayor Soon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1952 · page 1

Dubbo Council will hold a special meeting on Monday December 15, to elect the Mayor for the ensuing year…

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Council Land Transfers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1952 · page 2

The following applications for the transfer of land were approved at last night's meeting Dubbo Council…

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Memorial Hall Plans to Be Discussed at Public Meeting in Feb. Immediate Start On Design Opposed At Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 10 December 1952 · page 1

Dubbo Council will call a public meeting early in February to elect a citizens' committee to work in conjunction with council on plans for the proposed memorial hall…

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Council Finances Sound, Mayor Reports To Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 3

Dubbo Council was in a sound financial position in spite of a year of increasing costs and loan difficulties, the Mayor (Ald. Ford) told the last meeting of council…

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Council Told of Dubbo "Speedway"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 1

Speeding to Macquarie Street South was becoming a menace to children who played in that area, Ald. Berruex told…

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Nyngan's Pool Praised at Dubbo Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 2

Dubbo Council will officially congratulate Nyngan Council on its new Olympic Pool. At this week's meeting of…

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Public Roads Ramps Coolah Council Discussion

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Coolah Shire [?] decided to write to the Tamarang Shire Council for details of…

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