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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

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Municipal Elections. Official Declaration of the Poll

The Western Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1898 · page 2

At the Council Chambers at noon on Saturday a small number of ratepayers assembled to hear the Returning Officer (Mr. Ald. Daniell) officially declare the result of the…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed under this heading.] the Municipal Day Service. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1898 · page 3

SIR,—Now that the gatherings of this service are no longer deposited on portions 70 and 71 West Dubbo, but are taken to a depot and there stored in pits, I ask a…

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Election of Mayor

The Western Herald · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the local Municipal Council took place at the Chamber on Wednesday evening last. for the pur[?] of electing the Mayor for the [?]…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 3

THE following is the Council business for Moonday night.— Alderman Adams to move,—"That the sum of Twenty-five pounds (£25) be voted…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed under this heading.] the Municipal Day Service. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1898 · page 2

SIR,—Mr. Plummer's letter in your last issue has doubtless proved of value to those embryo agriculturists who had scruples regarding the value of night soil as a top…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1898 · page 3

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening Present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman E. H. Utley), and Aldermen Phillips,…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed under this heading.] the Municipal Day Service. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1898 · page 3

SIR,—The problems affecting one municipality are of interest to all. This subject wil be dealth with by country towns in successive development. Each will desire…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 4

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr. E…

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Municipal Matters

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 February 1898 · page 4

SINCE our lost publication the annual municipal elections have been held, and the retiring aldermen, Messrs. Lewis, Phillips, and Muller were reelected. Mr. Muller enjoys the rare…

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City Council. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 February 1898 · page 3

At a meeting of the [?]ce committee of the City Council yesterday, Alderman Jeanneret gave notice that he would move at the next meeting,…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the business for Tuesday evening:— His Worship the Mayor to move: "That by-laws nuder Nuisance Prevention Act of…

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The City Council. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the City Council Alderman Jeannerett withdrew his motion recommending that a retiring allowance of six months' pay be granted to…

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Stuck Boards Council of Advice

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1898 · page 3

THE Quarterly sitting of the Stock Boards' Council of Advice was commenced on Tuesday in Sydney. The council met in the Lands Department building, and a number…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1898 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday night. Present—Alderman R. J. J, Ryan (in the chair), and Aldermen…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 March 1898 · page 4

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Council was held at the Town Hall, on Monday evening. Present: Aldermen R. J. J. Ryan, D. Soane, W. T. Lewis, K. G. Adams, and J. A. Ryan…

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Metropolitan Notes. Alderman Norton

The Western Herald · Wednesday 9 March 1898 · page 2

John Norton has at last [?] in turning in efect into victory, having by a small majority beaten his amiable but very m[?] opponent for the vacant seat in…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the business for Monday night's meeting:— Motion in the name of His Worship the Mayor, standing over from last meeting,…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necess[?] [?] ourselves with opinion expressed under this heading.] Alderman Adams and "Damper Tickler." (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 3

SIR.—With much pleasure I notice you remarks in your Notes and Comments, re Alderman Adams and his challenge to Damper Tickler, on the Acorn and the Oak…

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Local Intelligence. Municipal Council-- Business Paper. Monday, March 14Th 1898

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 15 March 1898 · page 2

MOTION in name of his Worship the Mayor, standing over from last meeting, re Bye-laws under Nuisances Prevention Act and Public Health Act…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 March 1898 · page 2

THE regular meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. There were present His Worship the Mayor (Alderman E. H. Utley) in the chair, and Aldermen…

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