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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1916

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Macquarie Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held on Saturday last, the President (Cr. A. E. Fuller) in the chair, Crs. S. R. Wilson, E. W…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 3

The regular meeting of the municipal council was held on Thursday night, when the Mayor (Alderman T. Kennard) presided,. the other members…

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Macquarie District Labor Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 April 1916 · page 2

There was a meeting of the Macquarie District Labor Council on Wednesday evening last at Rope's Hotel, the Wellington representatives being…

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Macquarie Shire Loan

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 5

Referring to the Macquarie Shire loan of £12,000, it may be mentioned that the Act requires that 10 per cont, of ratepayers may demand a poll. The…

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Municipal Muddle

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 7

Recently it was reported in these columns that an alderman of Grafton municipality had been fined £30 for taking his seat while a contract he…

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Municipal Lateines Required

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 4

Ever snice the military camp was established lit Dubbo, but more especially since the authorities raised the establishment to dattalion strength,…

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Municipal Assessment Appeals

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 11 April 1916 · page 1

A question asked at last night's meeting of Dubbo Municipal Council confirmed the "Dispatch" prediction that appeals against assessments this…

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Macquarie Shire Enlistments

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 April 1916 · page 6

Sergeant Fisk, the recruiting officer of the Macquarie Shire War Committee, is continuing an active campaign for recruits, and the following have…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

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

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 2

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

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Monday night at the Town Hall, when there were present: Aldermen G…

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A Comatose Council

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

The Cootamundra Municipal Council appears to be in a bad way financially, and it seems that only dexterous control can ward it off the rocks. At…

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Farmers and Settlers Castlereagh District Council. Annual Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 7

The delegates to the Castlereagh District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met in conference at the Protestant Hall, Dubbo, on…

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Castlereagh Electorate Annual Meeting of District Council. Seat to Be Contested

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Castlereagh District Council was held in the Protestant hall, Dubbo, on Wednesday night, when there were present:…

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Municipal Work

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 April 1916 · page 1

A special meeting of Dubbo Municipal Council will be held on next Monday night to consider the report of the Public Works Department on…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 3

The regular meeting of the municipal council was held last Thursday night with the Mayor presiding, and the following also present: Alderman Wall…

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Vice-regal Visit. From Sir Ronald and Lady Munro Ferguson. Review of Soldiers -- Visit to Hospital -- Mayor and Aldermen Receive his Excellency -- Caledonians Extend Hand of Kinship -- Her Ladyship Addresses Meeting of Ladies

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

Though the visit of Sir Ronald and Lady Munro Ferguson to Dubbo on Saturday was almost unexpected, and the receptions accorded them were…

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Macquarie District Council Selection of a Candidate Deferred

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 3

The executive of the Macquarie District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association met at Geurie on Saturday. There were present: Messrs…

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The Governor-general. Visit to Dubbo. Inspection at the Camp. Received by Town Council. Caledonians' Welcome. Lady Helen Munro Ferguson's Address to Red Cross Workers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 April 1916 · page 2

The Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, and Lady Helen Munro Ferguson arrived at Dubbo on…

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Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 20 April 1916 · page 1

A meeting of Talbragar Shire Council was held last night. There attended Crs. Graham, Godwin, Baird, and Morley, the shire clerk (Mr. E. J…

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