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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Cobar Municipal Council Wednes., January 21, 1920

Western Age · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Cobar was held on Wednesday evening last. Present:—Aldermen Duffy…

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"Father of the Council."

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

At the little survival function after the conclusion of the Dubbo Council meeting on Wednesday night-or rather Thursday morning--Ald…

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Last Council Meeting a Five Hours' Sitting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

The last meeting of the Dubbo Council as at present constituted was held on Wednesday evening, and it was an all night sitting-it was well on 1 a. m…

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Dubbo Council. Last Meeting of Present Term

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

The last meeting of the existing Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held on Wednesday night, those present being: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Municipal Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 1

There are 27 candidates duly nominated for the Dubbo Municipal Council. The names are advertised in this issue…

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Municipal Elections. Points Worth Noting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 3

A feeling exists that there will be a Labor element in the new Council of the Municipality of Dubbo. Alderman L. J. A[?]tley has stated…

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Alderman Walker Disqualified

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

Owing to a peculiar set of circumstances, Ald. Walker's nomination for the municipal council was unfortunately declared informal, and he will…

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Municipal Elections. the Nominations

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

Fourteen candidates have been duly nominated for the nine vacancies in the municipal council. There were originally fifteen, but that of Ald, Walker…

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Timbrebongie Shire

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

Messrs. W. N. Lano and W. Ferguson have been elected unopposed for [?] riding of Timbrohongio Shire, but there will be an election in each of…

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Municipal Election. Public Meeting of Ratepayers Council Severely Criticised

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

A largely attended meeting of ratepayers, held on Friday night at the Oddfellows' Hall, ostensibly to discuss the water question, resolved itself into…

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The Council's Auditors

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

For some years the Dubbo Municipal Council has been paying £50 a year for the auditing of its accounts by a Sydney firm. So far, so good…

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Council and Officers Entertained

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

At the close of the Mayor's parting address at the meeting of the Council last Wednesday he entertained the aldermen, the Town Clerk, and the press…

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Local and General Municipal elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

On Saturday night Messrs. Whiteley, Rogan, McGregor, Wark and Utley addressed the ratepayers at the intersection of Macquarie and Church…

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Municipal Elections. Polling Day on

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

Ratepayers who are on the voters' list should no: neglect to record their votes on Saturday. Twenty-seven candidates are going…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Triennial Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

On Friday last nominations for the election of six Aldermen to the Council of the Municipality of Bourke for the ensuing triennial period, closed,…

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Cobbora Shire Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

On Saturday next a poll will be taken in B Riding of the Cobbora Shire for the election of two representatives. The following candidates are…

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The Municipal Elections

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

The Municipal elections take place on Saturday, there being fourteen nominations for the nine vacancies. Ratepayers should roll up and record…

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The Retiring Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The retirement of Mr. G. A. Wheeler Mayor of Dubbo, after 11 years' service as an ablerman, is a distinct lo[?]to the municipality: but Mr. Wheeler…

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The Dubbo Ciberal and Macquarie Advocate. Friday, January 30, 1920. the Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

Local Government is a link in the chain of authority by which the people of New South Wales are governed, and as [?] chain is stronger than its weakest…

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Municipal Elections

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

On to-morrow the triennial municipal and shire elections will be held through the State. In most municipalities and shires a…

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