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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

333 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 8 of 17

Lord Mayor's Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 2

The executive of the Lord Mayor's Fund has very practically shown its confidence in the Dobbo committee by sending it £250 more to distribute to…

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Lord Mayor's Relief Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 3

THE Mayor of Dubbo has written to the executive of the Lord Mayor's Belief Fund, in reply to its communication suggesting that more liberality should be observed, as…

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The Application of the Lord Mayor's Fund

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 5

In reply to a deputation from the Sydney unemployed on Thursday the Lord Mayor impressed upon the deputation that the money subscribed for the relief of the drought stricken settlers…

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The Distribution of Relief at Dubbo. The Sydney Executive and the Dubbo "Municipal" Committee

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 3

AT the meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council on Monday last, a letter was read from the Secretary of the Executive Committee, Lord Mayors' Drought Relief Fund, Sydney, to the…

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The Municipal Relief Committee and That Letter

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 3

As will be seen from our report, the Municipal Council on Monday received a communication from the secretary of the Executive of the Lord Mayer's Fund on the…

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The Vice-regal Visit. a Big Crowd and Great Enthusiasm. Presentation of the Mayor and Miss Faithfull. Geneiial Introductions. the Address. the Governor's Reply

The Western Herald · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 2

Very early on Saturday morning last very heavy ruin fell, and although it ceased long before the time set down for the arriv[?]d of His Excellency the Governor and party it was…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, at which there were present the Mayor…

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Wrightville Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening, when the whole of the aldermen, with one exception, were present…

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Relief of Distress. Lord Mayor's Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 2

THE local committee of the Lord Mayor's Drought Belief Fond meet each morning at the Town Ball. A large number of applications have been dealt with since the…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Business Paper for Monday May 4Th

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 5

HIS Worship MAYOR to move: "That the Council do now consider and decide upon the following motion:--That the Finance Committee be instructed to prepare and submit to…

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The London County Council and the Housing Problem. The Municipal Buildings

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1903 · page 3

MUNICIPAL house building in London is proceeding very rapidly. The County Council has already provided accommodation for over 40,000 persons at a cost approaching…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

THE fortaightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held is the Town Hall on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. A. Ryan) in the chair, Aldermen…

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Relief of Distress. Lord Mayor's Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1903 · page 3

The committee of the above fund meet each morning and deal with applications for relief…

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Special Council Meeting. Inspector of Nuisances Appointed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 4

A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday night. The Mayor presided and there was s full Council. The object of the meeting was to further…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 2

A special meeting of the above was held on Monday evening to deal with several argent matters. Present: The Mayor (Ald. G. W…

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Cobar Municipal Council. a Lengthy Meeting

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 4

The Cobar Municipal Council met on Wednesday evening last, and on account of the previous meeting having lapsed for want of a quorum [?]…

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Death of the Mayor of Bathurst

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 3

SHORTLY after two o'clock on Friday afternoon, the Mayor of Bathurst (Alderman W. J. Scotford) quietly passed away. For some days he had known no one, but on Friday morning…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

On Wednesday last before Mr. Helm, P.M. the following appeals against the Municipal Assessments were lodged and dealt with:- J.H. Kendall, 7 appeals, East ward, Anson,…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1903 · page 2

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

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