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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1901

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[Copy of Report.] "To His Worship the Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 2

"In reply to Mr. Carroll's inquiries re his inability to get water on the day of the fires at Utley's Mill and Porter's Hotel, I may say that the water was not turned off from his place…

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(Before Mr. S. Murphy, P.M., the Mayor, and R. G. Dulhunty.) Sunday Trading

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 2

James Dowd, licensee of the Macquarie View Hotel, was charged with supplying drink on Sunday, the 17th inst. Sergeant McKenzie stated that about 9.30…

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Police Court. Monday, February 25Th, 1901. (Before Mr. S. Murphy, P.M., and the Mayor, J. A. Ryan, J.p.) Indecent Language

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 2

JOHN HAYES pleaded guilty to the charge of using indecent language in Talbragar-street on Saturday night. He was fined 40s or three weeks' in gaol…

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Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

At the ordinary meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council held on Wednesday the following were present— Aldermen Hogan (Mayor), James, Snelson, Gudgeon, Phillipe,…

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A Municipal Breeze

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 March 1901 · page 2

In the Council meeting on Wednesday a discussion arose over passing the accounts. Ald Snelson moved an amendment that O Rehly's account, £37 17s 6d, he not…

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Municipal Saleyards

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 March 1901 · page 2

THE erection of saleyards within the municipality of Wellington is likely to come on for consideration at an early date, as, in addition to a large section of ratepayers…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 March 1901 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. Present The Mayor (Alderman J Nelson), and ALderman Gunning,…

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Clothing the Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 3

In accordance with the custom at the first Court of Aldermen, the Aldermen met at Guildhall, to inspect and select the cloth annually sent to the high…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1901 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the business paper for Monday night's meeting:— Alderman Heane to move,—"That a full list of all persons indebted to the…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 March 1901 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Thursday night when all the aldermen were present, the Mayor in the chair…

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The Alderman Liked the Interview

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 4

INTERVIEWER: 'Alderman Swelhed, I have come to get your views on the proposed change in the curriculum of the Grammar School.'…

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Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 16 March 1901 · page 4

The adjourned meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers.Present:—Aldermen Hogan(Mayor),James,Duffy,…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1901 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the business paper for special meeting Tuesday evening next:— Alderman Heane to move,—" That a full list of all persons indebted to the…

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Cobar Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 16 March 1901 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held on Wednesday evening.Present:Alderman Hogan(Mayor),James,Bailey,Gudgeon,Phillips,Duffy,…

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Federal Elections. ALDERMAN J. D. Fitzgerald at Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 3

Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, the selected Protectionist Candidate to contest the Robertson electorate addressed a fair crowd of electors at the Court House…

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Municipal Council. Site for Show Ground. the Town Hall. Appointment of Treasurer Valuers. Tenders — Police Quarters — Level Crossing, &c

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1901 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening. Present :—The Mayor (Alderman Nelson), Aldermen Gunning, Simon,…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 4

A SPECIAL meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was hold at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon in place of the ordinary meeting, which had lapsed. The Mayor (Alderman J…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was heldon Wednesday afternoon, Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. A. Ryan). Aldermer R. J. Ryan, H[?], Field and…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 3

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Council there were present the Mayor (Alderman Rygate), in the chair, and Aldermen Irving, Connelly, McLeod…

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Municipal Council. Business Paper for March 27Th

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 March 1901 · page 2

Alderman UTLEY to move, "That a rebate equal to 26 per cent be allowed on Water Rate chargeable for the current year, 1901." His Worship the MAYOR to move, "That the…

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