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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1976

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Aggregate [?] Out by Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 30 January 1976 · page 2

When the [?] sealing of shoulders in [?] were [?] December the aggregate [?] was stone by [?]…

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Shire News

The Western Herald · Friday 6 February 1976 · page 4

Extracts taken from the Minutes of the Bourke Shire Council Meeting held on 27th January:…

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Bourke Shire Could Get Electricity

The Western Herald · Friday 13 February 1976 · page 1

The Minister for Mines and Energy, Mr. George Freudenstein, will order an economic and feasibility study into extending electricity into the Bourke Shire. Mr. Freudenstein told…

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A Message from Shire President

The Western Herald · Friday 20 February 1976 · page 12

TO ROAD USERS: Please restrict the use of all vehicles, particularly heavy vehicle on waterlogged roads. TO BOURKE TOWN RESIDENTS: Please ensure that all roof–water discharges onto ground surface or street…

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Nyngan Council Denies Flood “Rip–off”

The Western Herald · Friday 20 February 1976 · page 5

The Bogan Shire Council has denied claims that it made huge rip–offs during the recent floodings at…

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NSW pork and bacon council has proved successful

Western Magazine · Friday 20 February 1976 · page 8

The New South Wales Pork and Bacon Council formed only 12 months ago has in that time proved highly successful for pig breeders, processors,…

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A Message from the Shire President

The Western Herald · Friday 27 February 1976 · page 1

Thank you Mr. Editor for the opportunity to give this message of assurance to the people of Bourke…

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A Message from the Shire President and Local S.E.S. Controller

The Western Herald · Friday 5 March 1976 · page 1

With the peak of the flood getting closer and the unfortunate inundation of the country areas causing local flooding, it has been decided for the time being to operate S.E.S. Bourke Control practically round the…

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Here for Talks with Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 12 March 1976 · page 4

The Member for Calare, MR. SANDY MACKENZIE, is pictured with Bourke Shire President JOHN RIDGE (left) and Shire Clerk and local S.E.S. Controller MR. BOB REYNOLDS. Mr. Mackenzie was in Bourke on Tuesday for talks on the local flood situation. Mr. Reynolds is pictured showing him the map of the town levee banks. This house didn’t escape the floodwater…

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A Message from the Shire President

The Western Herald · Friday 12 March 1976 · page 14

It is most gratifying to report to the people that the peak of the flood has passed and as predicted…

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Shire News

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1976 · page 8

Extracts taken from the Minutes of the Bourke Shire Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 23rd March…

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Shire Conference in Bourke Next Yeay

The Western Herald · Friday 2 April 1976 · page 9

Bourke will be the venue for the Annual Conference of the Shires Association, Western Division, next year…

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Many Comments About Bourke Shire Rate Notices

The Western Herald · Friday 9 April 1976 · page 1

The topic of conversation around Bourke this week has been the issue of the 1976 Rate Notices from Bourke Shire. “The Western Herald” has heard all sorts of comments so decided to…

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Shire News

The Western Herald · Friday 7 May 1976 · page 4

Extracts from the minutes of the Bourke Shire Council meeting held on 27th April Top Dressing…

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Appointment of Shire Engineer

The Western Herald · Friday 7 May 1976 · page 9

At its meeting held on 26th March last, Council appointed its present Deputy Shire Engineer,…

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News from Brewarrina Shire News Brewarrina Saleyards Committee

The Western Herald · Friday 7 May 1976 · page 9

A Saleyards Management Committee has been formed in Brewarrina Shire to assume responsibility for the…

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Bank Pays Shire $386.00

The Western Herald · Friday 28 May 1976 · page 8

The Rural Bank this year followed its usual practice of making a voluntary contribution to the Bourke…

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Shire News

The Western Herald · Friday 4 June 1976 · page 5

Extracts taken from the Minutes of the Bourke Shire Council Meeting held on 25th May:…

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Nyngan Shire Angry Over Feeder Services

The Western Herald · Friday 11 June 1976 · page 10

Bogan Shire representatives are greatly concerned about the introduction of feeder air services to link…

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State Gives $250,000 in Aid to Cobar Shire

The Western Herald · Friday 18 June 1976 · page 1

The N.S.W. Government will initially spend $250,000 to ease unemployment at Cobar, the State Treasurer…

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