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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

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Wrightville Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 12 September 1903 · page 5

THE usual fortnightly meeting of this Council was held in the Council Chambers, Wrightville, on Wednesday evening of last week. Present:—…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 September 1903 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the Council was held on Thursday night. His Worship the Mayor (Alderman S. Bembrick) in the chair. There were also present:—…

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The Municipal Conference

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 3

The annual session of the above was opened to-day, The Lord Mayor of Sydney presided, and urged them to force the Government to pass a Local Government Bill. The report showed…

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To-night's Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 September 1903 · page 4

Amongst the business set down for to-night's Council are the following notices of motion:—By Alderman Kennard—That the Council Clerk's office be opened one night…

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Exemptions From Municipal Rating

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 3

AT the annual Conference of the Municipal Association this week, the Mayor of Casino proposed "that the liability to municipal rates should extend to all lands and buildings…

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Municipal Conference. A Dubbo Proposal Rejected

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 5

AT the annual session of the Municipal Association at the Town-hall, Sydney, on behalf of the Dubbo Council it was moved on Wednesday:--"That in any amendment of the…

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Municipal Persecution. to the Editor of the [?]

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 19 September 1903 · page 5

SIR,--Will you kindly let myself and [?] ratepapers of Dubbo know (through your paper) why the Mayor has instructed the officers of the Municipal Council to theatres and prosecute…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 September 1903 · page 2

At the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council on Thursday night there were present :—Alderman Kennard (in the chair), and Aldermen Matheson, Kelly, Walker…

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Municipal Nominations

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 September 1903 · page 2

THE undermentioned nominations for the three vacancies in the Municipal Council were received by the Returning Officer on Monday night:--…

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The Mudgee Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 September 1903 · page 4

In Chambers, on Friday (before Mr. Justice Pring), the case cited for the Supreme Court by the Madgee Bench at the instance of Mr. Adam Spies, whose information…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 25 September 1903 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Alderman G. W. Bill) mid Aldermen Gunning,…

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Cobar Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last. Present: Aldermen Hogan…

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Municipal Nominations. Booth, and Taylor Wards

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 4

THE nominations for Booth, and Taylor wards were opened by the Returning Officer on Tuesday. The names of candidates have already appeared in our columes. We learn that the…

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Mudgee Municipal Case. Appeal to Supreme Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 26 September 1903 · page 4

IN Chambers in Sydney on Friday, before Mr. Justice Pring, the case cited for the Supreme Court by the Mudgee Bench at the instance of M. Adam Spies whose information against…

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Municipal Nominations. Election for Extraordinary Vacancies

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 2

THE public nomination of candidates for the vacancies now existing in tho Municipal Council, viz., two in Booth and one in Taylor Ward, was hold at tho Town Hall at noon on Tuesday…

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The Dubbo Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 2

IN the re-appointment of one third of the Council which takes place this week, Dubbo is allforded an opportunity of ro-casting its Municipal parties. The three now…

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Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 September 1903 · page 3

THE formal nominations of candidates for the vacancies caused by the retirement of Alderman Adams (Taylor Ward), Price and Ross (Booth Ward), ware received by the…

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To night's Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 October 1903 · page 4

A large volume of business is set down for consideration at to-night's Council meeting, including two motions of which notice has been given by Alderman Rose, and one each…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 October 1903 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Bell). and Alderman Gunning, Nelson,…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 October 1903 · page 2

At the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Council on Thursday night there were present—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Bembrick) in the chair, and…

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