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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1917

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 June 1917 · page 4

Although the nominations of candidates for the municipal elections on the 30th June must be in the hands of the returning officer by 5 o 'clock this…

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Recruiting and Buffoonery. Lord Mayor's Comments

Western Age · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

At Monday night's meeting of the City Council Ald Barlow asked the Lord Mayor if his attention had been directed to reports in the daily…

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The New Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 5

"The town for several years has been rapidly expanding and last year was no exception. In spite of the demand for skilled labor and the high…

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Council's Inspector Criticised Those Cycling Prosecutions. Ald. Condon on the Warpath

Western Age · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

A lengthy discussion took place at Wednesday night's meeting of the Cobar Council when the report of the Inspector (Mr Moody), came up for…

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The Municipal Elections. No Contest in Cobar

Western Age · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

The nominations received for the position of aldermen of the municipality of Cobar were declared by the returning officer (Mr. J. Healy) at the…

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The Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 2

Ordinarily Municipal elections are regarded as minor events, and this may account for the little interest manifested in them by the general public…

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Wellington Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the municipal council was called for last Thursday evening, and shortly after the usual hour of opening the Mayor…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 June 1917 · page 2

The nomination's for aldermen at the forthcoming municipal elections were formally declared at noon on Friday, by the town clerk, who is the…

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The Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 June 1917 · page 2

The triennial Municipal elections have at last come round, the convincing day having been fixed for June 30 throughout the State. This…

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In the Shoemaker's Shop. Municipal Government

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 5

"Generally speaking," said the Shoemaker, addressing himself to the Barber, "I would not be disposed to accept your views on any question…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 June 1917 · page 6

The polling for the municipal elections will take place on Saturday. The polling booth will be at the Council Chambers, and will be open from…

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Municipal Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 6

Polling day. to-morrow (Saturday) at the Town Hall. Votes may be recorded between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m…

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The Municipal Election. Alleged Mysterious Circular. Peculiarly Open(?) Tactics

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 June 1917 · page 2

The Municipal elections take place to-day (Saturday.) In answer to the invitation of the retiring aldermen to any ratepayer to…

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Municipal Elections. Rejection of Official Labor Candidates

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 July 1917 · page 2

From the very moment of the announcement of a new franchise (that is its extension to lodgers) in connection with the electoral provisions of the…

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Municipal Elections. Four Aldermen Defeated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 3

The chief feature of the municipal elections on Saturday was the defeat of four of the aldermen of the old Council--Aldermen Corbett, Whiteley,…

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The Municipal Elections. a Quiet Poll

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

Some new blood was introduced into the Dubbo Municipal Council as the result of the elections on Saturday. The polling was not heavy, and passed…

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The Municipal Elections. Result of the Ballot. Majority of Old Alermen Returned

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 July 1917 · page 3

Saturday last, June 30, was the Municipal convincing day, and Bourke had it battle the same as all other municipalities throughout the State…

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Angry Aldermen. Scene in the Council

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 2

The meeting of the newly elected Cobar council last wednesday evening provided an incident that for a brief space upset the quit…

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Cobar Municipal Council. Ald. Duffy R[?]elected Mayo

Western Age · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly elected council held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the period ending…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 July 1917 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held last Saturday. The president (Cr. A. E. Fuller) was in the chair, the other…

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