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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1906

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Gilgandra Shire. Under the Local Government Shires Act, 1905

The Castlereagh · Friday 16 November 1906 · page 7

It is hereby notified that I have received the following nominations for the elections of Councillors, and that the same are duly nominated and duly…

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The P.P. Board and the Council. Hay Aldermen Fined

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 6

THE nine aldermen of Hay were recently defendants in a rabbit case, the Hay P.P. Board having proceeded against them individually, as trustees of the South Hay…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 3

The postponed regular meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the 13th inst. There were present the Mayor (in the chair), and…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening in [?] of Monday--the latter date being a public holiday. Present--The Mayor (Mr. J. [?]…

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Shire Council Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1906 · page 2

Attention is called to the fact that the first election of Councillors for the Macquarie Shire takes place on Saturday next, and we would urge upon…

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Shire Council ELections Final Gallops

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 20 November 1906 · page 5

"The candidates engaged in the A Stakes are Minstrel, Woolly, Sawdust, Legs, Pillbox, Extractor, The General and Charcoal. Some interesting gallops have been done…

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Talbragar Shire Council. The Forthcoming Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

WE invite attention to an advertisement in to-day's issue giving particulars of polling places in the various ridings of Talbragar shire, with presiding officers for each. The election is to…

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Shire Elections. Talbragar Shire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

Next Saturday will be the polling day for the first elections under the Local Government (Shires) Act, and considerable interest will no doubt be centred in…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday afternoon last, the Mayor (Alderman Heane) in the chair, there being also present: Alderman…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Special Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Friday afternoon to formally pass certain resolutions dealing with the extension of the water supply as per the…

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"Extension of the Functions of the State and Municipality" Stealing the Labor Part's Policy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 November 1906 · page 2

THE Legislative Councillors do not think much of Mr. Carr[?]urs'-- Mr. Anti Socialist Carruthers'-- Local Government Extensiton Bill Then are making way faces at it. The Bill…

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Gilgandra Shire Elections

The Castlereagh · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 7

Mr. A. Mortimer, candidate for A riding, addressed a very largely attended meeting in Townsend's hall on Saturday night. Mr Faunce occupied…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday last. Present: The Mayor (Alderman D. Fitch), Alderman Cohen, Simon, Hogan,…

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Shire Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 5

The elections for the various shire councils will be held to-day (Saturday). The various polling places at Dubbo for the Shire of Talbragar, and the presiding…

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The Council and the Local Government Bill

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 5

In the Legislative Council several important alterations have been made in the local Government Bill. In one case the Government proposal was overwhelmingly defeated…

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Deputation to the Colonial Secretary. Cobar Council's Requersts

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 3

On Tuesday evening the members of the Cooar Council, and others met the Colonial Secretary at the Cham[?] and placed a number of district…

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Shire Elections. Macquarie Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 November 1906 · page 2

Judging by the number of votes polled at the elections for Shire Councillors on Saturday, the interest in them appears to have been very restricted…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 November 1906 · page 3

At Thursday's meeting of the council, a large amount of business was transacted, a full report of which, will appear in next issue. Amongst the…

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Wyaldra Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 November 1906 · page 2

The only Wellington side interest in the above was centred in C. Riding, for which Messrs. Lowe, Ryan, and Blackhall were the candidates. The…

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The Shire Stakes

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 27 November 1906 · page 5

There were no scratchings in connection with the races for the different events on Saturday,—in fact scratching was not allowed after the day of general, entry—so…

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