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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Council's Clerical Workers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 1

An industrial agreement to take effect from July 9 has been filed governing the salaries of the office staffs of councils. 1s is, of course, founded on…

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Narromine Municipal Coun[?]il

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 4

At the ordinary meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council, held last week, there were present: Aldermen W. J. Bishop (Mayor), Cusa[?]k, Smith, Golding…

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Official Kisses. Part of the Mayor's Duties

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 2

It was noticed as au unusual circumstance that, when the King and Prince of Wales first met at the station after the latter had returned from…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night. Present: Aldermen Wade (Mayor), Matheson, Geo…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 August 1920 · page 2

Next Saturday is polling day in connection with the two vacacies in the municipal, council, for which six nominations have been received…

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Shire Council Finances

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 1

At the meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday night, Mr. E. J. Stevens (clerk) reported that since the issue of the rate notices the sum…

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Talbragar Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Talbragar [?]re Council was held on Friday evening, when there were present: Councillors W. H. Godwin…

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Obituary Miss Grace Alderman

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 August 1920 · page 1

Miss Grace Alderman, daughter of the late (Mr. John Alderman, died at Wagga on Thursday last, at the age of 26 years. Deceased was born in…

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Shire Bridges

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council it was stated that several of the bridges within the area or on the boundaries thereof are in a…

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Timbrebongie Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 2

Recently the Timbrebongie Council called for applicants from persons competent to make a valuation of the land within the Shire. Only one…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, August 2

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present: Ald Bloxham (Mayor), J. Rice. F. McMahon, J. Farrar, R…

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Council-podmore Case. (To the Editor Western Herald)

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,—In order that a false impression as to the reason of our resignation as Aldermen for the Municipality of Bourke, may not gain…

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Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 August 1920 · page 2

The poll in connection with the two vacancies in the Wellington Municipal Council took place on Saturday, there being six candidates. Mr. Marsden was…

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Timbrobongie Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council the Engineer reported that the heavy rains and flood waters last month had made many of the roads…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the above, last night, there were present: Aldermen Corbett (Mayor), Barden, McManamey, Griffin, Whiteley, McGinty, Gay, and…

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Cobar Municipal Council Thursday, August 5, 1920

Western Age · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Cobar was held at the council chambers, Linsley-street, on Thursday…

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Dubbo Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman A. M. Corbott presided and there were…

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Municipal Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 August 1920 · page 1

To fill two vacancies in the Wellington Council an decline was held on Saturday, there being [?] candidates. The poll resulted as follows: D. A. Rich…

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Council-podmore Case. (To the Editor, Western Herald)

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,—The letter in your last issue of the HERALD on the above subject, signed by J. H. Farrer and R. W. S. Kelly calls for a reply. In the first…

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Cobbora Shire Council Ordinary Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 August 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held at Dunedoo on Saturday last. There were present Cr. J. M. Whiteley (president), and Crs. Ross…

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