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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

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Dubbo [?] Council. [?] of the Town

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 3

A meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night. His Worship the Mayor presided, the other aldermen present being Messrs. McGuinn,…

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Talbragar Sh[?]ra Council. the Monthly [?] [?] to the [?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 4

The usual [?] meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council was held in the Shire Office on Friday evening. The President (Councillor F. G.Wake)…

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The Municipal Roll. [?] ALLEGATIONS

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 January 1914 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Municipal Council, Alderman Wheeler made serious allegations against those responsible for the compiling of the…

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The Municipal Valuation, the Valuers' Report

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

In view of the Municipal rate which is shortly to be struck, the report of the valuers, Messrs J. H. Brett and G. W. Tull, which was submitted to, and…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 1

A meeting of Timbrebongle Shire Council was held on Monday night. The President (Cr. T. M. Scott) presided, and the following councillors…

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Reflecting on Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

At Wednesday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council, Councillor Hodge contended that it was a reflection on the council for the Works Department…

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Alderman Wheeler's Bomb Shell

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

Alderman Wheeler created something of a sensation at Monday's meeting of the Municipal Council when he made his statement with…

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Shire.councillors'record

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 6

The Forbes "Advocato" tells of a record which should take some beating: —Councillors M. Brown and J. H. Noakes, of Jemalong Shire, have…

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To The Electors of the Municipality of Cobar

The Cobar Herald · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 5

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—On Saturday, January 31st, the election of nine aldermen for the Cobar, Council will be held, and…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 1

According to reports there will be 20 candidates for the twelve seats in Dubbo Municipal Council. Seme of the aldermen do not intend to recentest,…

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Municipal Election. Nominating Candidates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 6

A meeting of [?]payers was held at Mr. Norman's residence, North Dubbo, on Wednesday night for the purpose of nominating candidates for the…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The Cobbora Shire Council held its usual monthly meeting at Geurie on Thursday, 15th inst. There were present Cr. J. M. Whiteley (President) and…

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Cobbora Shire Council. the Engineer's Semi-annual Report

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 4

The following is the text of an interesting report for the half year, submitted by the Engineer at the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council…

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Municipal and Shire Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for honours in connection with the Macquarie and Cobbora Shire Councils have closed, and on Friday next the 23rd inst., the…

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The Municipal Election. Alderman Wheeler's Charges Mayor Ritter's Retorts. The Town Clerk's Defence

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council on Friday night, held for the purpose of dealing with preelection mutters, reference wan made…

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Municipal Council. the Estimates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 2

A special meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Friday night for the purpose of considering the annual estimates, and also to fix…

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The Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1914 · page 2

It will be noticed from our advertising columns that one of the aspirants for municipal honors is Mr. Joseph Field. Mr. Field had…

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The Mayor's Minute. the Present Year's Prospects

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

The following minute, by the Mayor (Ald H. K. Bloxham) would have been read to the Aldermen on Monday night last had the meeting taken place:…

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Local and General. I don't keep the best Liqour in town. I sell it. H. Moore's Empire Hotel. Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1914 · page 2

The Council Meeting, adjourned from Monday evening last, will be held this evening (Wednesday) at 8 o'olook…

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Macquarie Shire. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 6

Sir,—The president of the Macquarie Shire Council in his minute, which he has caused to be sent to the ratepayers, is very interesting reading, but it…

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