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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1905

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An Alderman's Dilemma

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 March 1905 · page 4

At the Council meeting, held on Monday night last, Alderman P. O'Meara asked if the municipal roll had been compiled on instructions issued by the Municipal Association, by the…

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Municipal Council. Business Paper, Monday, March 20Th

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 March 1905 · page 4

Re-committal of proposed bye-laws for Parks, and consideration of proposed amendments and additions, as proposed by the Bye-law Committee, and making any necessary orders…

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London County Council's Latest Enterprise

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 18 March 1905 · page 8

The London County Council lately turned its attention to the training of officers for mercantile marine, and an important step in that direction has been taken by the the…

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Mayoral Report. for 1904-1905. to the Mayor and Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 3

Gentlemen,—I present herewith my financial statement for my term of office, showing the condition of accounts when assuming and retiring from office…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 3

The Wellington Council met for the transaction of general business on Thursday night last, his Worship the Mayor (Alderman Alan Deveson) in…

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Municipal Election

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 2

We would remind the electors of North Ward of the election notified in this issue for Saturday next for an alderman to fill the extraordinary…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 4

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Thursday, evening in lieu of the proceeding Monday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. A. Ryan), Alderman McGuinn…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 29 March 1905 · page 4

THE fartnighty meeting of the Municipal Council, postponed from Monday, was held in' the Town Hall on Thursday evening. HW Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. A…

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The Park By-Laws. The Council and tho Public

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 March 1905 · page 2

THE code for the regulation of the local public parks, as approved by the Council on March 6, provided alia for a charge at the park gates and for the closing of the park at the will of…

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Municipal Election. Alderman Bell Re-elected

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1905 · page 2

Critics of all doings of the aldermen being so plentiful it is bard to account for the apathy shown on Saturday last at the election for the…

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Municipal Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1905 · page 2

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

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Narromine. Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 4

THE ordinary meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening, 27th inst. Present: Alderman G. A. Gunning (Mayor), in the chair,…

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Local Government. The Proposed Shire Boundaries

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 3

IN last issue we briefly described the boundaries of the new shires proposed by tbe Royal Commission appointed to divide the State into local government areas…

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Gas or Electricity. For Municipal Lighting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 1 April 1905 · page 3

SINCE the City Council adopted electricity as an illuminant,. some of the suburban councils have thought it would he well to follow the example, and a deal of interest has been aroused…

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Election of Mayor. Extraordinary Vacancies and Proceedings

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 April 1905 · page 2

Much surprise and regret were expressed in town when it became public that Alderman G. A. Gunning had resigned from the Council. His…

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Narromine Election of Mayor Friday, noon

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 4

AT a speciality convened meeting of the Narromine Muncipal Council held this Morning, Mr. David Fitch was [?] elected Mayor of the Municipality for the balance of the present…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 2

The above Council met on Thursday evening. Present:—Aldermen Clifton (Mayor), Morrison, Baker, Padula, Duffy, Phillips, and Leah. An apology…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Business Paper--monday, April 10Th

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 4

CONSIDERATION of reports from the several Standing Committees and ordering thereon. Consideration of proposed Local Government Area Surrounding Dubbo…

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The London County Council and the Dolls

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 2

Some excellent result are shown at the exhibition of work done by boys and girls in East-end elementary schools, which was opened last, month at he Whitechapel Art…

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Municipal

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 8 April 1905 · page 4

A meeting of the Council was to have been held on the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, [?] Alderman G. A. Gunning resigned. There…

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