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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1904

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COUNCIL v. ASSEMBLY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 5

Mr. Carruthers had an interview late last night with some of the members of the Council with regard to the present crisis. He subsequently stated…

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In the Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 5

Shortly after the House met Mr. Hughes, Vice-President of the Executive Council, said he would like to make a short statement with regard…

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State Legislature. the Council Amends a Taxation Bill the Assembly Objects

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 December 1904 · page 5

After some formal motions were disposed of in the Assembly yesterday, the Sydney Harbour Rates Bill, as amended by the Legislative Council…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening. Present—Aldermen Hogan (Mayor), Leah, Clifton, Phillips, Duffy, Padula…

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The Lord Mayor's Drought Relief Fund. The Final Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 3

A CIRCULAR, just to hand says "After discharging all liabilities in connection with direct relief to sufferers from the recent prolonged Drought, the Committee of the New South…

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Parkes in the hands of Municipal Council or private trustees. Mr. Thrower's Views

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 3

SPEAKING is the Legislative [?] November 22 [?] Cook, and Phillips Parks [?] the City Council of Sydney. Mr. T. H. Thrower, M.L.A., for the…

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The Latest Telegrams. Legislative Council. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 5

Last night great interest was evinced in the Council proceedings with respect to the Banks Amalgamat on Bill. The debate was resumed by Mr. Hawken,…

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Municipal Elections. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 5

Little interest was taken yesterday in the city municipal election. The Labor Party failed to capture any additional seats…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 December 1904 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman G. A. Gunning), and Alderman Wheeler,…

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The Legislative Council. The Crisis Ended

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 December 1904 · page 2

The Legislative Council has passed the Stamp Duties Amendment Bill and the harbor Rates Bill through all stages, without amendment. The…

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Wrightville Municipal COuncil

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wrightville Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last, when there…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 1

Alderman Alien Taylor has been elected Lord Mayor of Sydney…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Business Paper for Monday Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 1

His Worship the Mayor to move, "That a rebate of 25 per cent, be allowed m the water rate for 1905, provided that the first instalment be paid on or before 31st January next, together…

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The Lord Mayor's Pocket Money. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 5

The Lord Mayor's annual allowrance of £1,OOO was granted yesterday by the City Council on the casting vote of the Lord Mayor…

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Narromine. Council Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the Narromine Council was held at the Chambers on the 5th inst. There were present : The Mayor (Mr. G. A. [?]aning) and Aldermen Fitch, Wheeler, Bell,…

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The Mayor's Bumps

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 December 1904 · page 2

Mr. Cecil Poole, the well-known reader of character, who is at present on a visit to Wellington, gave a display of his undoubted powers a night or two…

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No Council Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 December 1904 · page 2

Last Thursday Dight was fixed for the regular fortnightly meeting of the Council, but for the first time this year there was no quorum. Aldermen…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 December 1904 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was hold in the Town Hall on Monday evening, his Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. A. Ryan…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 14 December 1904 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Mani[?] Council was hold on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. A. Ryan, J.P.) Alderman Hea[?], Tighe, McGuinn, Hives…

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Dubbo Bowling Club. And the Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 December 1904 · page 2

AT Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council the following letter was read from the secretary of the Bowling Clubs:— " I have been instructed by the members…

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