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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1890

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The Municipal Finances. Special Council Meeting. £3000 Arrears

The Western Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1890 · page 2

IN consequence of the position into which the finances of the Council have drifted, and which was outlined in the last issue of this journal, the Mayer convened a special meeting on Monday last for the…

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Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Wednesday 22 January 1890 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Monday last, the following being present Messrs. Daniell (Mayor), Donohoe, Bloxham, Bartlett, Gray and Morrison…

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Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 4

AT a special meeting of the Borough Council held on Wednesday last, present the Mayor, Ald. Gray, Morrison, Bartlett, Douohoe and Bloxham, it was decided to invite tenders for wood supply and…

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Municipal Revision Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 25 January 1890 · page 4

A MEETING of the Council, as a Court for the revision of the Municipal lists for the coming Municipal year was held at the Council Chambers, on Wednesday. Present, Messrs. Daniell (Mayor)…

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The Municipal Nominations

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 January 1890 · page 2

THE following gentlemen have been nominated for the vacancies caused by the retirement by rotation of Messrs. Bloxham, Roche and Herdwick. East Ward: Messrs. Gow and Faithful…

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Municipal Council

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 February 1890 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held at the chambers on Wednesday last. Present:—The mayor, Aldermen Gray, Macfarlane, Morrison, Roche, Bloxham and Donohoe…

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Municipal Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday last, their being present Messrs. Daniell (Mayor), Donohoe, Bloxham, Roche, Gray, Morrison and Harriett. The minutes having been…

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Municipal Elections

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1890 · page 2

AT noon yesterday the Mayor, as Returning Officer, announced that the following nominations had been received—East Ward, Messrs. Cow and Faithfull, Middle Ward, Messrs. Roche and…

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The Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 February 1890 · page 6

THE polling for the election of aldermen to fill the vacancies existing in the middle and east wards took place on Thursday at the Council Chambers, the Mayor filling the position of Returning Officer…

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Bourke Municipal Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1890 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night in the Chambers, at which the following were present:—Aldermen Daniell, (Mayor), Donohoe, Bloxham, McMillan, Gray…

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Correspondence. a Municipal Matter. To the Editor of the Western Herald

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 March 1890 · page 6

SIR,—As a ratepayers I should like to know if it is the intention of the Council to leave the crossing of Wilson and [?]udor-streets without gravel, it being in weather [?] perfect mud puddle. 'Tis true some…

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Municipal Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 5 March 1890 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the above Council was held on Monday night, at which the following were present:—The Mayor (in the chair) Aldermen Donohoe, Bloxham, Bartlett, Gray,…

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Municipal Council. Monday, March 17

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1890 · page 2

A MEETING of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date at 8 p.m. Present: Ald. Gray (in the chair), Macfarlane, Bartlett, Gow, Bloxham, Donohoe and Morrison…

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The Anticipated Flood. Meeting of the Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 March 1890 · page 2

AT the meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council held on Monday night, the matter of the flood which is anticipated to take place soon was brought up…

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Meetings of the Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1890 · page 2

THE adjourned meeting of the Council for the consideration of tenders for sections 4, 5 and 6 was held on Saturday at noon. Present: The Mayor and Aldermen Gray…

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Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 March 1890 · page 4

A SPECIAL Meeting of the Council was held at the Chambers on Wednesday last, when there were present—Messrs. Daniell, (Mayor) Bloxham, Bartlett, Gray, Macfarlane, Gow and Donohoe. The…

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The Last Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 29 March 1890 · page 4

THE proceedings of the Council meeting held on Wednesday last displayed some peculiar developments which demand the careful attention of the ratepayers. From…

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Municipal Council. Monday, March 31, 1890

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1890 · page 2

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on the above date at 8 p.m. Present: The Mayor and aldermen McMillan…

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Meetings of the Council. Application for More Money

The Western Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1890 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting was held at the Council Chambers on Monday morning at which there was a full attendance. The Mayor said he had called the meeting as in…

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Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 May 1890 · page 2

A Special Meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on Monday night last. Present:—The Mayor and Aldermen Bloxham, Gray, Bartlett, Morrison and…

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