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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1912

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A New Shire Clerk

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 7

Mr. A. E. Garter, who has been appointed engineer for the Wingadee Shire, is a member of the Institute of Local Government Engineers. He…

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Western District Council. Gilgandra Sitting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Western District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association was held at Gilgandra on Wednesday and Thursday…

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The Mayor's Minute

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 4

(To the Editor of WESTERN HERALD.) Sir,—The late Mayor, shortly prior to his resignation, blew his trumpet loudly in the key of self-laudation, but…

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Macquarie Shire Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 2

The election of a representative of the A. Riding of the Macquarie Shire in place of the late Cr. Gaden will take place on Saturday next. The ballot is…

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The Municipal Rate

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

The estimates for the current year were considered by the municipal council at the meeting on Monday evening, and as they practically determine the…

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Municipal Council. Election of Mayor. Alderman J. H. Ritter Re. Elected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 3

A special meeting of the Municipal Council of Dubbo was held at the Council Chambers last evening for the purpose of fixing the Mayoral…

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The Mayor Honored

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 3

At the invitation of the Mayor an adjournment was made to Host Barden's Hotel, where over a glass of champagne his health was drunk…

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Western District Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Western District Council of the E. and S. Association was held at Gilgaindra on Wednesday. ELECTION OF OFFICERS…

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Municipal Casses

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

The Inspector of Nulsances (Mr. M. Norman) proceeded against several persons for riding and driving without lights, as follows:—Arthur…

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The Mayor's Minute

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

The Mayor's minute, recommending retrenchment in the administration of the municipality of Bourke, which way recently published in the WESTERN HERALD, was…

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Disputed Cobbora Shire Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 4

The Dubbo "Liberal" in last issue denied that the report of the December meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, which was published in that paper as…

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Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 7

The Shire Council meeting will take place next Saturday. Subsequent to the ordinary meeting, the President for the ensuing twelve months will be elected, Mr…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the above [?] held in the council chamber, Narro[?] on Tuesday night, wh[?] the president (Coun[?]…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. (From our own Correspondent)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council was held on the 6th inst. there being present: Councillors C. Frater (President),…

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Gilgandra Shire Council Cr. W. Stockings Elected President

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 3

At a special meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council it was decided, on the amendment of Councillor Barden, seconded by Councillor Luckle, that the…

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Election of Mayor

The Cobar Herald · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 8

At the conclusion of the above, a special meeting was held for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current year. The same…

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The Mayor of Coonamble

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

As fellow pressmen we desire to heartily congratulate Mr. J. J. Sullivan, proprietor and editor of the Coonamble "Independent," on his…

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Shire Councillors' Expenses

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 8

The question as to whether Councillors Broatch and Peacock can claim travelling expenses from the Shire Council and also from the Pastures Protection Board, for…

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Moroo Shire Prendent

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 3

For the election of President of the Me[?]oo Shire Council for the twelve months beginning March 31st Councillors O. D. Cox (retiring president)…

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Wrightville Council

The Cobar Herald · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 8

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. Rankins), Aids. Gudgeon, Iredale,…

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