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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1954

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N.z. Local Govt. Better Than Ours, Says Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 5

Fine civic administrate in large country towns, lush green grazing areas and the general scenic beauty highlight the impressions gained by Dubbo's Mayor (Aid. Ford) and Mr. Syd Brenchley, who have…

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Tenders called for New Council Chambers

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 29 April 1954 · page 4

The Coolah Shire Council has recently received from its architect, Mr. J. Aubrey Kerr, of Sydney, completed plans and…

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Short Items From the Municipal Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 April 1954 · page 3

Those present at Friday night's meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council ware the Mayor. Aid. M. V. Duffy…

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Lengthy agenda at Shire meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 1

Wellington Shire Council's agenda on Wednesday last was considerably lengthy and involved many requests concerning road maintenance and repairs. Interesting decisions from the meeting included:…

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Letters to The Editor County Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1954 · page 1

Sir.— The Country Clerk's reply to my letter in your "News" of [?] instant is to my the least, disappointment. The letter…

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Council Asked to Provide War Memorial

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 5 May 1954 · page 7

At a public meeting held in Gilgandra on Monday night, and attended by only 14 citizens, a motion was carried agreeing to leave the matter of a…

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Coolah Shire Council Shorts

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 14

Amongst matters dealt with at the monthly meeting of the Coolah Shire Council on Thursday, were…

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Building Applications Approved C’bran Shire Council

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 8

At the last meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council building applications, of an estimated value of £3,950, were…

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Delegates Responsibility Ulan County Council

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Ulan County Council, held at Gulgong, there was before the Council a circular from the…

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Electricity for Gwabegar Ulan County Council Proposal

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 1

Arrangements are in train for the provision of electricity to Gwabegar and Kenebri from the supply at…

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Road Work Finance Council Request for Action 4

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 14

“The root of our trouble in providing good roads not sufficient funds from the Federal Government,” said…

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"Corroboree" ballet attracted big audiences in Wellington Brilliant success for Arts Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 1

A total of 1,100 people, including children, saw the matinee and evening performances of John Antill's Australian ballet "Corroboree" at the Monarch Hall, Wellington, yesterday. For the Wellington branch of the Arts Council it was their first major venture…

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R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Western Districts Council Conference at Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 6 May 1954 · page 1

The annual Western Districts Council Conference of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. was held at Coonabarabran on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and was attended by a large number of delegates representing districts…

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Ratepayers Owe Dubbo Council Nearly £15,000

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 1

Ratepayers owe Council over £13,000 from 1932 and uncollected sanitary and garbage fees for that, year amount to…

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3-Years Works' Plan for Dubbo Streets Laid Down by the Council Macquarie-St. Dust Bowl To Have Top Priority

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 1

A 228,000—three years works programme by Council on footpaths and roadways will commence with an allocation of £6000 loan money for this year, the Mayor (Aid. Ford) told last night's Council…

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Dubbo Council News Briefs

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 4

The following are news briefs from the last meeting of the Dubbo Council. An additional £546 was spent…

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Naming of Oval Nothing Official Before Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 1

When discussion, was proceeding at the Gilgandra Shire Council meeting yesterday to the naming of the Oval, a point of order was raised by Cr. Hitchen…

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Sports Ad Play Centre Deputation to Council From Tooraweenah

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 1

A deputation of four residents from Tooraweenah met councillors at yesterday's meeting of…

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New Books for Shire Library

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 8

Miss J. H. Bucknell, librarian of the Coonabarabran Shire Library, stalled yesterday that during recent…

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Coolah Shire Road Problems Landholders Threaten Petition

Coonabarabran Times · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 15

Criticism and discussion on the Estate of the road was one of the main themes at the last Coolah Shire…

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