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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Municipal Elections. Some Things Worth Noting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

A perusal of the candidates nominated will show that almost every calling in the town is represented, and includes good business and professional men,…

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Municipal Council. Last Meeting of the Old Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 4

The last meeting of the old council was held on Thursday night, and when meeting comes round there will be some now aldermen seated at the table…

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Municipal Council Elections. New Blood Elected

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The elections for the Municipality of Wellington were held on Saturday last, and there was more than ordinary interest taken in them this year, the poll…

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Municipal Elections

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

Though a great deal of interest was taken in the municipal elections, held on Saturday, not nearly half of those enrolled exercised their franchise. An…

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Open Column We do [?] necessarily endorse [?] the [?] expressed by correspondents the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

Sir, There were many surprise purpose in the elections on Saturday. Of cases [?] anticipated that the 27 [?] could be [?] into the…

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Municipality of Dubbo. Sanitary Service Fees

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that at a duly constituted meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo, held at the Town Hall,…

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Ukrainians Capture Odessa. Dublin's New Lord Mayor. London, February 2

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The Times Vienna correspondent states the Ukrainians captured Odessa after heavy fighting. A mixed committee is administering the city…

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Cobbora Shire Council Ordinary Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Geurie, on Wednesday, January 28. The meeting commenced at 11 a.m., with…

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Election of Mayor. ALDERMAN M. J. Duffy Re-elected

Western Age · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, 4th February, 1920…

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Cobar Municipal Council. Wednes., February 4, 1920

Western Age · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 3

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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Bourke Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the newly elected Aldermen was held on Monday evening last, January 2. Present: Aids Bloxham (in the…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 3

The usual monthly mooting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held at the Shire Office on Saturday morning last, there being present:—Crs. A. E…

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Macquarie Shire President

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council on Saturday last, Cr. A. E. Fuller was, on the nomination of Crs. R. H. Wilson and C. J. Campbell…

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Shire Council

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

The ballot for C riding of Tulbragar Shire Council closed on Saturday. The voting was as follows: F. A. Morley 108, T. H. Mathews 79, F. C. Wake 79…

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Municipal Council

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

The first general business meeting of the newly-elected Dubbo Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen A.M.Corbett…

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A Mayor's Powers

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

The recent tendency has been to restrict the powers of mayors and presidents. They are now defined by the new Act. It is his duty to preside at…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

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

The first ordinary meeting of yhe new Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was hold on Monday night those present being: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Talbragar Shire Election. Defeat of Councillor Wake

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

On Saturday the election of two councillors to represent "C" Riding in the Talbragar Shire was held. The voting was by post, and Mr. E. J…

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Council Notes

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The first task the new Council has allotted itself is to devise a means of providing more water. For the present population of Dubbo there is [?]mple…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

The first meeting of the newly-elected aldermen was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening last, the Mayor (Ald. J. Matheson) being…

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