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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1918

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F. and S. Association. Macquarie District Council Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 3

A meeting of the Macquarie District Council, in connection with the Farmers and Settlers' Association, was held in the Oddfellows Hall, Welilington, on…

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Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

At meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday night there were present: Councillors W. H. Godwin (in the chair), W. W. Baird, and…

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Talbragar Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council was held at the Shire Office [?] Friday night. In the absence of the President…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held last night. There were present: Aldermen Barden (in the chair), McManamey, Bain, Hawke,…

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Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday. Alderman Barden in the absence of the Mayor, was voted…

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The Council Vacancy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 1

Nominations for the vacancy in Dubbo Municipal Council closed at 5 p.m, yesterday. The only nomination received was that of…

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Cobar Council. Disputed Debt on Water Works to be Wiped Off. Deputation Awaits on Mr Holman. Sydney

Western Age · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

A deputation on Wednesday afternoon waited on Mr Holman who promised to wipe off the amount and accumlated interest in connection…

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For Dependents Of Our Soldiers. Lord Mayor's Fund Nearly Exhausted What Will Bourke Do?

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 2

The Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund is almost depleted; in fact, there is just about enough money left to keep the fund going for another couple of…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held on Thursday night. Present: Alderman Walker (chair), Matheson, Kennard…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1918 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. Fuller (prosident), Wilson, Suttor, Clayton and Quirk…

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The Lord Mayor's Fund

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1918 · page 2

Dr. Nash, M.L.C., intended giving a public address in the Council Chambers on Saturday night on tho aims and objects of the Lord Mayor's Fund, which…

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A Problem for the Aldermen (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1918 · page 3

Sir, - I am asking you to solve a Puzzle that is agitating not a few in Wellington. There has been a breakdown of the engine at the waterworks,…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 October 1918 · page 1

Boenuso of there not having been a quorum present no meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night. There were in attendances: Aldermen…

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Marthaguy Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 8 October 1918 · page 3

The election to fill the vacancy in Marthaguy Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. A. E. Hunt. M.L.C., resulted in the return of Mr…

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Cobbora Shire Council Ordinary Meting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1918 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the Shire of Cobbora was held at the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Saturday, October 5 last. Present: Crs. J. M. Whiteley…

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Talbragar Shire Increases. (To the Editor.)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 October 1918 · page 5

Sir,—I desire to direct attention, per medium of your valued paper, to the attempt now being made to impose a further and most unjustifiable tax on…

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Wellington Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1918 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Thursday night. Present: Aldermen Kenyon (Mayor), Matheson, Flanagan, Kennard, Kelly and…

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Aldermen to Be Fined

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 4

At Warren the oldies of that centre are not keen on attending the meetings of the council, and on several occasions recently the council meetings…

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Cobar Municipal Council. Wednesday, Oct. 16. 1918

Western Age · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Cobar was held on Wednesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Aid…

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Can Council Refuse

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 6

Is the council compelled to grant a vehicle license under Ord. 47, or can it refuse without giving any reason. Would the council be justified in…

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