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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 1

At a meeting of the above, held last night, there were present; Aldermen Barden (Mayor), Painter, Hitter, Gay, Wheeler, Astley, Lowis…

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Recruiting Scheme. Classifications in Sutherland Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 3

The Shire of Sutherland has adopted the following scheme as a basis of the recruiting movement in its territory:—Divisions.—(1) Single or widowers…

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Shire Council Endowment

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 10

A proclamation in the "Government Gazette" sets forth the classification and endowments per £ on the proceeds of the general…

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An Energetic Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 4

"Did you have a talk to the Mayor," Orange people ask visitors. His Worship E. T. McNeilly is an un compromising Orangeism. He swears…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held last Thursday evening, when the Mayor (Alderman G. P. Wall) presided, and there were also…

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Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 2

The resignation of Alderman J. Matheson was formally accepted at the meeting of the council on Thursday evening last, and the usual official…

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Clergyman As Alderman

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

The current issue of the "Shire and Municipal Record" states that the Rev. W. R. Elliott has been elected an alderman of the Bombala Municipal…

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Cobar Municipal Counicil

Western Age · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

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

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Resignations of Aldermen

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 6

Messrs. G. L. Turley, A. Gain and W. F. Cusack have resigned their positious as aldermen of the Warren Council. The two latter will seek…

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Sydney's New Lord Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

At a meeting of the Executive Coun[?] cil held on Wednesday Alderman R. D. Meagher, M.L.A., was appointed Lord-Mayor of Sydney for the year 1916…

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Rylestone Shire Clerk Killed

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 8

Word was received by Mr F. Dunn, of Rylstone, last week, by telegram from Sydney, that Mr Ivan Armstrong, formerly Shire Clerk at…

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Shire Clerk Killed at War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

Information has been received by Mr. F. Dunn, of Rylstone, by telegram from Sydney, that Mr. Ivan Armstrong, formerly Shire Clerk at Bylstone, has…

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Special Council Meeting

Western Age · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 2

A special meeting of the Cobar Council was held at the Chambers on Tuesday evening for the purpose of considering what steps should be…

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Macqurie District Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Macquarie District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association will be held in the Protestant Hall, Dubbo, on…

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Coonamble Council Free of Loans

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 14

The accounts presented to the Coonamble council for confirmation of payment at the last meeting included an amount of £140, which…

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The War Loan. Appeal by the State War Council. to the People of New South Wales

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 4

The self-imposed task which Australia has undertaken, and the splendid achievements of her sons in the field of battle have thrilled the…

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Macquarie Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Macqu[?] Shire Council was held on last Saturday the president (Cr. A. E. Fuller) and Councillors Wilson, Suttor…

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Extraordinary Municipal Election

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 2

Although Mr. R. M. Kimbell was mentioned as a likely candidate for the seat in the municipal council rendered vacation by the resignation of…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 January 1916 · page 1

Owing to there not having been quorum present no meeting of the Council was held last night. There were present: Alderman Barden…

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