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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1904

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Tragedy in a Sydney Suburb. An Alderman Shot Dead in the Street

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 2

A TERRIBLE tragedy occurred at Leichardt on Saturday. The victim was Alderman Stewart, of the Leichardt Council. He was shot dead by a man, who is said to bear the name of Russell,…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Monday, April 24Th. (Before Messrs. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 2

THE appeals against the Municipal valuation of rateable properties for the year 1904-5 were dealt with. The Council Clerk reported that of the 46…

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Municipal Appeal Court. Monday, April 25. (Before Ur. T. C. K. McKell, P.M.)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1904 · page 3

Only three cases came before the Court, values Assessed by the Council were reduced by £249 18s 6d, making a total reduction on the year's rates of £12 9s 9d…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 29 April 1904 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Gunning), and Aldermen Belt, S[?],…

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Wrightville Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 5

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

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Advice to Municipal Councils. Re Unknown Owners

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 30 April 1904 · page 3

THUS a Sydney weekly says:- Municipal councils in New South Wales that periodically cry over rates lost through not knowing the owners of vacant allotments of land, should go…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 May 1904 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. Present:—His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. A. Ryan)…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 May 1904 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Duhbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. A. Ryan) in the chair. Aldermen Heane, Tighe, Ritter, Bain,…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 May 1904 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, at which His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. F. Walker), and…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 May 1904 · page 2

A special meeting of the Council was held last night to consider the appointment of delegate to the Local Government Convension, to be held in…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 7 May 1904 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening last. Present — Aldermer…

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Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1904 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Town Hell on Monday evening for the purpose of appointing a representative to attend the…

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The Local Government Proposals. Special Meeting of Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 May 1904 · page 2

A special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council wan called for 7 p.m. on Monday, to .consider a circular letter received from the Acting-Premier, re the proposed Local…

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What's Up? to Joe the Brickey, Alias His Worship, Alderman J. F. WALKER

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 May 1904 · page 3

"When the cat's away, the mice will play." "Joe the Brickey" has been carrying on high jinks during my absence. Now' I can identify the instigation of the "Council…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 May 1904 · page 2

An adjourned meeting of the above was held last night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Gunning), and Alderman O'Meara,…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 May 1904 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. A. Ryan), Messrs. Heane, Tighe, McGuinn, Hives,…

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Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 21 May 1904 · page 2

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

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 May 1904 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above held on Monday evening. Present: Alder Nelson, Bell…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 4 June 1904 · page 2

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

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Infectious Disease. Should known Cases be Allowed to be brought into Municipalities

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 June 1904 · page 2

IN a recent report we referred to the fact that four members from one family at Rawsonville (Belarbigill) suffering from typhoid fever, had been brought…

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