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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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Municipal Appeal Court

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 6

The adjourned Municipal Appeal Court concluded its sitting on Tuesday, when Mr. McMahon heard an appeal by Mr. W. Ley against the…

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District News. (From Our Correspondent). Narromine. The Municipal Trouble

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council, it was decided to hold an extraordinary election on Saturday, July 4, to fill tto vacancies in the…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 2

There was no regular meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday evening last. When there was a quorum present (this comprising the Mayor, Alderman…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 3

The regular meeting of the municipal council (postponed from Thursday, evening last) was held last Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Ald. T. Kennard) presided,…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Timbrebongic Shire Council was held at Narromine on Tuesday of last week, there being present: Councillors T. M…

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NARROMINE. Timbarebongie Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting was held on Tuesday week. The President (Cr. Scott) occupied the chair, and there were also present: Crs. Frater…

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The Jutices' Roll An Alderman's Protest

The Cobar Herald · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 5

Alderman Kays, addressing the Justices' Association, protested against the undesirables who, he said, were from time to time placed…

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Boree Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 6

At the last meeting of the Boree Shire Council Councillors Wilcox and Cheney sought to invest the Shire Clerk and Assistant Shire Clerk with the…

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Marthaguy Council Complimented

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 6

The Nevertire correspondent of the Warren "Herald" writes:—Local residents who have occasion to drive to Warren have good reason to appreciate…

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N.s.w. Legislative Council

The Cobar Herald · Friday 19 June 1914 · page 7

Sir Joseph Carruthers, M.L.C., in speaking to a welcome home dinner to Mr. Reg. L. Baker, who has just returned to Sydney from a…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 June 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held last night. There were present: Aldermen Bitter (Mayor), Palmer, Corbett, Barden, McGuinn, Gay, Hill…

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The Subway. Mayor Explains Its Impractibility

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1914 · page 2

A deputation representing the North Dubbo Improvement Association waited on the Mayor (Alderman J. H. Ritter) in the Council Chambers on Friday…

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Those Railway Crossings Progress Association V. COUNCIL

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 June 1914 · page 2

At the Town Hall last Friday afternoon Messrs. Tibbits, McGinty, Nicholas, Walker, and Astley (representing North Dubbo Progress Association)…

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Cobar Council

The Cobar Herald · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of Cobar Council was held in the Council on Wednesday evening when there were present the Mayor (Aid…

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Council's Finance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 6

Following is an extract from the auditor's report on Dubbo Municipal Council's finances, real at the last meeting of the Council:-…

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Municipal Council. Reports of Auditor and Valuator. Public Holiday Question Again

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 7

A meeting of the Municipal Council of Dubbo ws held on Monday. The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Ritter) presided, and the other members present…

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Letters to the Editor. Our Progressive Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 2

Sir,—A little while ago I wrote to tho Dubbo Municipal Council, suggesting alterations and additions to the Saleyards, mainly in the direction of…

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Cober Water Supply. A Critical Position. Council Takes Action

The Cobar Herald · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 5

The critical position in which Cobar is placed relative to the town water supply was discussed by the Cobar Council at last Wednesday's…

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Open Column (We do not necessarily identify ourselves with the opinions expressed by contributors.) Our Progressive Council. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 6

Sir,—A little while ago I wrote to the Dubbo Municipal Council suggesting alterations and additions to the sale yards, mainly in the direction of…

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The Municipal Audit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 June 1914 · page 3

I hear that the Lords of the Municipal Treasury are cockawhoop as the result of the auditors' report. So far that document has not been made…

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