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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1898

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The Humorist and the Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 September 1898 · page 4

The sati[?]ist who once claimed that aldermen's heads would make excellent material for woodblocking the streets has been outdone by a ratepayer of…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1898 · page 3

THE following is the business for Monday night:— Alderman Lewis to move:—"That the motion ciimed at Council meeting 28th…

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Dubbo-municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday evening. Present:— The Mayor (Mr. E. H. Utley), Aldermen…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 3

FOLLOWING if the business paper for Monday night's meeting. Alderman R. J. J. Ryan to move: "That a relate[?] made to all consumers of gas…

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The City Council's Account. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 3

The Chamber of Commerce has appointed a strong committee to investigate the accounts of the City Council…

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London's Lord Mayor. London, September 29

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 3

Sir John V. Moore has been elected Lord Mayor of London…

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THh City Council. Sydney, September 30

The Western Herald · Saturday 1 October 1898 · page 3

The City Council has refused the offer from the Chamber of Commerce to appoint a committe to inquire into the Council's finances…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1898 · page 3

FOLLOWING is the business paper for Monday night's meeting. Alderman K. J. J. Ryan to move: " That a rebate be made to all consumers of gas…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 12 October 1898 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present—the Mayor (Mr. E. H. Utley), Alderman R.J.J. Ryan, [?]. A…

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Dubbo Munuicipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 October 1898 · page 3

THE following is the business for Monday night's meeting:— Alderman R. J. J. Ryan to move,—"That any resolution or resolutions now existing…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. E. H. Utley), Alderman J. A. Ryan,…

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Municipal Reform. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 October 1898 · page 3

A public meeting was held in the Sydney Town Hill last night, 2000 persons being present. Urgent reforms in the Municipal Council were called for. The Mayor…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 November 1898 · page 3

THE following is the business for Monday night's meeting:— Alderman House to move,—" That a call of the Council be granted for next…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

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

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present, The Mayor (Mr. E. H. Utley, [?]dermen Phillips, Hea[?]e Sozne,…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1898 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the bus ness for Monday night's meeting:— Alderman He[?]e to move:—" That all resolutions appointing an Inspector of…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1898 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. E. H. Utley), Alderman J. A. Ryan, Heane,…

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Alleged Assault by an Alderman. the Case Dismissed

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 November 1898 · page 2

At the local Police Court yesterday, before the Police Magistrate, James Staunton Donohoe was charged by William Tighe that he did unlawfully assault him on the…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1898 · page 3

THE following is the business for Monday night's meeting:— Alderman Adams to move, "That a call of the Council [?]e granted for next meeting…

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The Council and Federation. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1898 · page 3

The Legislative Council considered the federal resolutions, making good progress. It expressed strong disapproval of any reference of all to the National Referendum,…

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Municipal Reform. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1898 · page 3

The Municipal elections in Sydney yesterday resulted in a victory for the reform party only two of their candidates being rejected. Mr. Dymock defected Mr…

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