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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1908

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present :-- The Mayor (Alderman D. McGuinn), Aldermen Ryan, Ritter, Palmer, Bain, C[?]doll,…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 4

The above Council met on Wednesday evening, present:—Alderman Leah (Mayor), Morrison, Snelson, Duffy, Clapin, Francisco…

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Talbragar Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 3

A meeting of the Talbragar Shire Counoil was held on Wednesday last, the 29th of May. The president (Councillor Mathews) was in the chair, and there were…

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Talbragar Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council was held at the Shire Offices on Wednesday last (in lion of Saturday May 2.) Present: The President (Councilor Mathews),…

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Noxious Weeds. Dubbo Municipality

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

THE "Government Gazette" notifies that the Excellency the Governor has approved of the action of the Council of the Dubbo Municipality in declaring, subject to such approval, the…

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A New Departure. Municipal Dwellings for Aged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 4

THE Minister for Lands has approved of a grant of 20 blocks of land at Broken Hill for the purposes of cottage homes for aged people. The foundation stones of the new homes will be laid…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Warne-street, on Saturday, there being present Crs…

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Shire Council

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran Shire Council was held on Friday last, there being present Councillors Failes (President), Watt, O’Meara,…

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Ex-Mayor of Perth. Accidentally Shoots Himself

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 5 May 1908 · page 3

Mr. Henry Clarke, ex-Mayor of Perth, accidentally shot himself dead with a rifle on Saturday…

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Municipal Council Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 4

The resignation of Aderman Matheson from the Wellington Municipal Council will necessitate an election, which in the event of a contest will…

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Macquarie Shire Office. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 5

SIR,—As there seems to be some misconception as to the reason for the removal of the Macquarie Shire Office, as pointed out by Councillor Wilson…

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Resignation of Alderman Matheson. Appointed an Engine-driver at the Pumping Station

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 5

It will come as something of a surprise to the ratepayers to learn that Alderman Matheson, ex-Mayor, has resigned his seat in the Wellington…

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Polite Letter Writing. Council Clerk and Registrar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 3

The Land Tax Registrar recently wrote to the Macquarie Shire Council requesting that in cases where the Council ascertained the names of…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the Council will be held on Monday evening next, the 11th instant. The following matters are set down for consideration:—…

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The State Police Department. Administration of Acts by Municipal and Shire Councils

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 3

THE annual report of the Inspecter-General of Police for 1907 has been issued. There are 2446 officers of all ranks (including 64 trackers). The Inspecter-General gives a…

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Ex-alderman Matheson's Appointment

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

The postponed meeting of the Municipal Council is set down for to night, and we want to know if there is one alderman with enough independence to…

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The Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

It is rumoured that Mr. P. A. Kenyon will be a candidate for the position of alderman rendered vacant by the retirement of the ex-Mayor. Mr. Kenyon…

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Shire Council

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 12 May 1908 · page 3

The following reports were received [?] dealt with at the last meeting of the Shire Council :— ROADS IN THE VICINITY OF…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 1

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. The Mayor (Alderman McGuinn) presided, and there were also present Aldermen…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

THE fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening. Present : The Mayor (Alderman D. McGuinn), Aldermen Ryan, Ritter, Cadell, Carbett, Hawke, Nicholas,…

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