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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1970

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Shire News Council Minting — AUGUST 25 Wanaaring Bore

The Western Herald · Friday 4 September 1970 · page 11

It was reported by the Shire Engineer and subsequently confirmed by Mr. Ray Hudson of the Water…

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Shire News Council Meeting — AUGUST 25 Bourke Olympic Pool

The Western Herald · Friday 4 September 1970 · page 10

Council's Engineer, Mr. Greg. Lester, reported on the Olympic Pool as follows:—…

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Darling Shire Council Meeting — August 25th $1,000 GRANT

The Western Herald · Friday 4 September 1970 · page 8

Included in the Presidential Minute to the Meeting was the following item:"The Hon. Davis Hughes,…

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Darling Shire Council Meeting — August 25th Housing Commission of N.S.W.

The Western Herald · Friday 4 September 1970 · page 2

Shire President, Cir, John Ridge, made the following report to the Meeting. "Notification has been…

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Darling Shire Band

The Western Herald · Friday 11 September 1970 · page 1

It was pleasing to hear the Darling Shire Band at the Showground last Saturday. Their playing of the…

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Arts Council Production Internationally Famous Comedienne for Bourke Performance

The Western Herald · Friday 11 September 1970 · page 5

Internationally acclaimed Comedienne Anna Russell looking triumphant at having snared an unsuspecting Colin Croft into a long fast-moving Tour of Australia in "The Last Gasp of Anna Russell with Resuscitation by…

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Arts Council of Australia Anna Russell and Colin Croft—Comedy Performance on Sunday Night

The Western Herald · Friday 18 September 1970 · page 4

If two hours of non-stop laughter is too much for our system, there will be a fifteen minute interval for resuscitation to help you survive the second hour, when world famous comedienne Anna Russell and an Australian…

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Arts Council Production in Bourke

The Western Herald · Friday 25 September 1970 · page 5

Once again the Bourke Branch of the Arts Council of Australia has presented top artists to a local audience. On this occasion it was "Anna Russell With Resuscitation by Colin Croft."…

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Shire News Darling Shire Council Alterations of Boundaries

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 1

Resolved on the motion of Crs. Justice and Whitbread that proper application be lodged through J. B…

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Shire News Darling Shire Council Meeting — Sept. 22 River Road

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 4

For Council's information the Engineer, Mr. G. F. Lester, presented the following report on the…

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Shire Council Meeting September 22 Bourke Water Supply

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 9

"Daily water consumption is approximately 800,000 gallons. "The precipitation tank…

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Darling Shire Council Meeting — Sept. 29 Town Streets

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 8

The Darling Shire Engineer, Mr. Greg Lester, made a comprehensive report to Council on the deterioration of town bitumen road surfaces. This report reads as…

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Shire Picnic Day

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 9

The Council last week approved an application to hold the Annual Outdoor Staff Picnic Day…

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Wanton Damage to Shire Property

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 1

Yesterday we saw evidence of some wanton damage to Shire Property. Council's Overseer, Mr…

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Council Clean Up

The Western Herald · Friday 2 October 1970 · page 9

The Darling Shire Council have decided on a "Keep our Town Tidy" campaign…

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Shire Clean Up Campaign

The Western Herald · Friday 9 October 1970 · page 6

The Shire clean up campaign commenced this week and all areas west of Richard Street were…

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Graziers' Association at N.S.W. Upper Darling District Council

The Western Herald · Friday 9 October 1970 · page 5

Owing to the absence of the Chairman and other prominent members of the Upper Darling District Council of the Graziers' Association of N.S.W. at their Annual General Meeting it was decided the Chairman's Report…

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Shire News Dry Began Bridge Deputation Extracts from minutes of Darling Shire Council held on Tuesday, October 27th

The Western Herald · Friday 6 November 1970 · page 9

A deputation comprising Mr. Jack Bourlic and Mr. Vic Ncal attended the meeting. Each spoke in…

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Shire News

The Western Herald · Friday 13 November 1970 · page 5

Extracts from minutes of October Meeting of Councillors:ENNGONIA…

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Shire News Extracts from minutes of Darling Shire Council held on Tuesday, October 27th Old Racecourse

The Western Herald · Friday 13 November 1970 · page 8

In a Presidential Minute to Council, Clr. Ridge reported as follows:"Discussions were held by…

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