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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1955

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Shire Road Works and Contracts

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 7

Mr. John Hunter, Shire Engineer, reported to last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council as under:—…

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Shire By-election Polling Day Saturday Next

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 1

Electors within "A" Riding of the Gilgandra Shire are reminded that a by-election will be held…

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Radio Communications Within the Shire for Use in Times of Emergency

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 16 November 1955 · page 1

For some time past the Gilgandra Shire Council has had in mind the installation of a two-way…

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Shire Band

The Western Herald · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Committee of the Bourke Shire Band was held in the Council…

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Shire of Darling

The Western Herald · Friday 18 November 1955 · page 6

A meeting of the Councillors of the Shire of Darling was held last Tuesday…

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Shire Council By-election

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 23 November 1955 · page 1

Not a great deal of interest was manifested in the election of a councillor for "A" Riding of…

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Shire Engineer's Report

The Western Herald · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 3

Band Rotunda: Repairs to the concrete floor have been commenced. Footpath in Oxley Street:…

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Shire Of Darling Electrical Engineer's Report Fort Bourke Extension

The Western Herald · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 3

With exception of minor details the construction of this line is now complete and subject to satisfactory testing, will…

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Shire Of Darling Grading Work in Town Continuing Country Roads Receiving Attention

The Western Herald · Friday 25 November 1955 · page 10

On Tuesday, 15th Nov., the Shire Councillors held a lengthy meeting. We gave a condensed report…

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Election of Shire President

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 30 November 1955 · page 4

A special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 8th…

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Brewarrina News Shire Of Brewarrina

The Western Herald · Friday 2 December 1955 · page 9

A meeting of the above Shire was held last week and below we give the important matters dealt with…

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Shire of Darling

The Western Herald · Friday 9 December 1955 · page 6

A meeting of the Councillors of the Shire of Darling was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Highlights From Shire Council Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 2

Following its usual "in committee" session of several hours, during which time we presume business of vital importance to the ratepayers was…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 4

Mr. J. B. Sword reported as follows to last meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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Cr Barwick Re-elected Shire President

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 1

A special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Thursday last prior to the monthly…

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Prompt Bush Fire Action Praise for Council Tractor Driver (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 14 December 1955 · page 3

Sir,—Special mention is due to Shire grader driver Lea Walker in a crop, fire on Mr. Don…

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Shire of Darling

The Western Herald · Friday 16 December 1955 · page 14

Correspondence and reports presented and dealt with at the Shire Meeting on Tuesday last included:—…

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CIr. L. D. Davis Re-Elected Shire President

The Western Herald · Friday 16 December 1955 · page 8

A meeting of the Councillors of the Shire of Darling was held in the Council Chambers, Bourke, on…

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Shire Of Darling Sanitary Services at Racecourse to Be Improveo. Grant for Tobacco Growing Applied For

The Western Herald · Friday 16 December 1955 · page 10

special meeting of the Shire of Darling was held on Tuesday, December 6th, at which the following…

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Shire Road Work and Contracts Engineer's Report to Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Wednesday 21 December 1955 · page 2

The Shire Engineer (Mr John Hunter) reported to the last Gilgandra Shire Council meeting as under:…

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