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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1969

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Darling Shire Council

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1969 · page 8

The following arc extracts from the Minutes of the first meeting of the newly elected Darling…

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January Meeting of Darling Shire Council

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1969 · page 10

Following are extracts from the Minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Darling Shire Council,…

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Shire Plant st Bush Fires

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1969 · page 2

Extract from minutes of Darling Shire Council on December 17. Notice of Rescission: Bush…

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Timbrcbongic Shire Rates to Stay Put

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1969 · page 6

For the fifth successive year, Timbrebongie Shire Councillors have decided against burdening…

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Shire to Build Cattle Saleyards in Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 17 January 1969 · page 6

The following are extracts from the January Meeting of the Darling Shire Council on the question of Stock Selling Yards for Bourke Sale Yards: Resolved that…

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Items from Recent Shire Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1969 · page 5

It was decided that the Traffic Department be asked to prepare a comprehensive survey and report…

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Little Possibility of Rural Electricity in Darling Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1969 · page 5

"The provision of rural power within the Darling Shire is technically possible, but is completely beyond the resources of this Council under the present rural subidy scheme. All representations to the State Government for…

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Shire of Darling Dog Registrations

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1969 · page 7

Dog registrations are now overdue, Applications for re-registration will be accepted without explanation…

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Country Council Aid Urged

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1969 · page 2

The N.S.W. Government has been urged to bring quick financial relief to country councils…

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Paroo Dry Wanaaring Out of Water Prompt Action by Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1969 · page 6

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is dry. This was reported to the Darling Shire Council in a letter from the Wanaaring Water Board Trust. The letter stated that there was insufficient water in…

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Shire Valuations Discussed This Afternoon

The Western Herald · Friday 7 February 1969 · page 10

A meeting, under the sponsorship of the Graziers Association of New South Wales, will be held…

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Public Interest in Shire Meetings

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1969 · page 1

Feature of Shire Meetings conducted sincc the recent Shire Elections has been the increased…

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Shire Conference in Nyngan on March 11

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1969 · page 8

The Minister for Local Government and Highways, Hon. P. H. Morton, will officially open the…

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Orange Council to Oppose Northern By-Pass

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1969 · page 2

Would Prevent Expansion,, Says Aldermen Orange City Council will oppose the proposed city…

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Council Approves of T.a.b. Premises

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1969 · page 1

Following a rather stormy debate Tuesday's meeting of of the Darling Shire approved of a building application by Bourke builder, Mr. A. E. Heckenberg, to make additions to existing shop premises owned by Mr. P. W. Whittaker,…

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Just a Bit of Nonsense New Break-away Shire to Be Formed

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1969 · page 5

Take notice all those concerned and perhaps disinterested. —Us who love over the Billabong are breaking away from ole granny, the Shire of Darling, and we are going to form our own Shire…

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Darling Shire Council

The Western Herald · Friday 7 March 1969 · page 9

The following are extracts from the Minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Darling Shire Council held at the Council Chambers, Bourke on Tuesday, 25th February, 1969…

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The Nonsense Column Extraordinary Meeting of Billabong Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1969 · page 7

We held an extraordinary meeting of our new Shire last Sunday. It was extraordinary. Only the Shire Clerk and his Deputy turned up. This is a clear indication…

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Graziers Association of MS.W. Resolutions Passed at District Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Friday 14 March 1969 · page 5

The Ordinary quarterly meeting of the Upper Darling District Council of the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. was held last Friday at Brewarrina. Those present were…

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Shire Meeting Put Off

The Western Herald · Friday 28 March 1969 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Darling Shire Council, set down for Tuesday of this week,…

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