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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1905

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Farmers' Parliament. Proposal for a District Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 2

When, on Saturday, Mr. A. Craig (president of the Dubbo-Bunglegumbie branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association) submitted his report as delegate to the…

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Municipal. Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 August 1905 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night last. Present: The Mayor (Aid. D. Simon) and Aldermeu Nelson, Bel,…

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Wrightvilie Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 6

The above Council met on Wednesday evening. Present:—Aldermen Scanlan (Mayor), Gudgeon, Davis, Feely and Rutland…

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The Mayor's Seat. a Stormy Scene

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 6

At the conclusion of the general business, Aid. Feely arose and said , that at the last meeting of the Council some members had made reference…

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Narromine Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 4

Narromine Council held a long sitting on Monday night last. The question as to whether or not the Town Hall is paying its way appears to sit heavily on the…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 3

The Wellington Council met for the transaction of general business on Thursday night last. There wore present his Worship the Mayor…

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Municipal Saleyards

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 2

On Friday night the Council again met to consider the matter of the saleyards. The Mayor (Alderman Deveson) was…

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Narromine. Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 4

THE fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, was held on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor(Alderman D. Simon), and Aldermen Bell, Wheeler, Fitch, Nelson, Kierath…

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Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council wan held in the Town Hall, on Monday evening. Present.--His Worship the Mayor (Mr. J. A. Ryan, J.P.), Aldermen Hoane,…

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Municipal Council. The Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Ryan), Aldermen Bain, Tighe, Ritter,…

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The Mayor's Critics. What Mr. Ryon Expects

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 4

Speaking at the send off to Dr.Tresidder at Simms' Hotel on Wednesday night, Mr. Ryan took occasion to refer to his official position, and the exacting duties of Mayor, and to…

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Henley's Frankenstein. The Municipal Building Bill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

Mr. Themas Henley, M.L.A., has one ambition in life. He used to have a good many, bat now he is in Parliament nearly all his ambitions are satisfied. Pretty well…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 4

The above Council met on Wednesday evening Present:—Aldermen Clifton (Mayor), Leah, Hogan, Phillips, Duffy, Baker, Padula and Morrison…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 September 1905 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman D. Simon) and Aldermen O'Meara, Bell,…

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A Lively Council Meeting

The Castlereagh · Friday 1 September 1905 · page 5

Matters were rather animated at a resent meeting of the Walcha Council It appears some of the aldermen wanted a well sunk and a town pump…

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Confidence in the Mayor. Aldermen Pass a Vote. A Happy Municipal Family

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1905 · page 2

Monday night's meeting of the Dubbo Council was remarkable chiefly for the fact that Aldermen recanted so far as the letting of the Town Hall is concerned, and clothed…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 September 1905 · page 3

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

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The Silly Business re the Town Hall Power of refusal taken from the Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 September 1905 · page 3

THE Council have at last, ended the sorry and silly business of the last few weeks respecting the use of the Town Hall. A few days ago the Federal Government…

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A Case against the Sydney City Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 September 1905 · page 4

BEFORE the Supreme Court in Banco (His Honor the Chief Justice presiding) Mrs. Ad. Ethel Neety this week brought an action against the Municipal Council of Sydney to…

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The Happy Municipal Family

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 September 1905 · page 3

Mayor Eyan is to be congratulated. The inelegant squabble over the letting of the Town Hall is at an end, and his Worship comes out of the uspleasaat fray, into…

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