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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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The Result of the Municipal Squabble. E. B. MUGG v. P. J. Nash. Insulting Words and Assault. (Before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M.)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 July 1912 · page 2

This was a case in which Ex Alderman E. B. Mugg summoned Alderman P. J. Nash for using insulting words and for assault at a special meeting of…

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A Bourke Alderman Fined

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 4

At the Bourke Police Court on Monday Alderman P. J. Nash appeared before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M., on a charge of insulting Alderman Mugg at…

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Talbragar Shire Nomination

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 4

Only two nominations were received for the vacancy in A Riding, caused by the resignation of Cr. Cummins, the candidates being Messrs T. A. Nicholas,…

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Liability of Shire Councils

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1912 · page 6

A Victorian Council was recently sued for damages, set down at £240, in a case arising out of an accident, whereby the plaintiff and his horse were injured,…

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Mr. E. J. Bowman Elected Alderman

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 July 1912 · page 4

At noon on Wednesday last, Returning Officer, Mr. G. W. Tull, of the Municipality of Bourke, publicly announced from the Council Chambers, the result of the…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 23 July 1912 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of above was held on Wednesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald Duffy), Alds Leah, Phillips…

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Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 July 1912 · page 4

Very little interest is being manifested in the impending election for the Macquarie ward of the municipal council caused by the retirement of Aid. D…

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Shire Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 4

The election to fill the vacancy in the Shire Council caused by the retirement of Cr. Cumming will take place on Monday. As both Messrs. Nicholas…

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Souvenir From the Lord Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 4

Mr. G. H. Taylor, after spending ten days in Sydney, returned to Dubbo on Wednesday morning. During his stay in the city Mr. Taylor was twice…

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Rough on Council Employees

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 4

The Parkes Municipal Council has been troubled from time to time by employees applying for an increase in wages. Sometimes they granted the…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 July 1912 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington' municipal council was held in the council chambers on Thursday evening, there being present Aldermen Kelly…

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Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 July 1912 · page 2

Following on tho resignation of Ald. D. Kelly as one of the aldermen for Macquarie Ward the municipal council on Thursday evening fixed the election…

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Shire Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

The election for A Riding in the Shire Council, which was hold yesterday, resulted in Mr. Wheaton being returned by a majority of 32. The…

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Lord Mayor of Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

The Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman G. D. Clarke) has promised Mr. G. H. Taylor that he will visit Dubbo in September. Alderman Clarke is by…

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Municipal Council. Monday, July 29

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

Present: Aldermen J. H. Ritter (Mayor)f Hawke, Ley, Hill, Corbett, Burden, Wheeler, Cadell and the Town Clerk (Mr. Lake.)…

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Shire Election. Mr.John Wheaton Returned

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1912 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy in the Talbragar Shire Council, causted by the resignation of Councillor William Cummins took place yesterday. There…

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Cobbora Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1912 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Cobbora shire council was held at the shire office, Geurie, yesterday, there being present Councillors Whiteley (President),…

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Talbragar Shire Council. July 27, 1912

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 8

Present: Crs. F. C. Wake (President), T. H. Mathews, I. Roberts, and S. Graham. Renewals of Slaughtering licenses…

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Cobar Municipal Council

The Cobar Herald · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was held at the Chambers on Wednesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Duffy…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Insanitary Sports Ground. Employees' Salaries Increased

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Dubbo [?]unicipal Council was held on Monday when there were present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. H. Ritter),…

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