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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1920

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Council's Finances

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 5

As [?] stated in last issue, Dubbo Municipal [?] has accepted the offer of a his [?] the Bank of Australian. The amount to be…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, May 3

The Western Herald · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present: Alds. Bloxham (Mayor), F. McMahon, J. Farrer, R. Kelly and…

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Municipal Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, which was to have been held on Thursday night, lapsed for want of a quorum, those who…

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Cobar Municipal Council Thursday, May 13, 1920

Western Age · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 3

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

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1

The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held last night, when there were present: Aldermen Gay (who was voted to the…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 3

The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held last night, those present being; Aldermen J. J. Gay (in the chair in the…

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Labor Council and Prince

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1

The Trades and Labor Council, Sydney, declined to co-operate with the State Organising Committee to prepare the welcome to the Prince. The…

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Bourke Municipal Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

The Council meeting held last night Monday), will appear next issue. A special meeting of the Aldermen is to be held this (Wednesday)…

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Return of the Mayor. Busy Time in Sydney, Lord Mayor's Hospitality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman A. M. Carbett) returned from Sydney on Wednesday morning after eight days' active work in the interests of the Municipality…

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The Dubbo Liberal and Macqarie Advocate. Friday, May 21, 1920. Aldermen or Delegates?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

There Is a growing tendency in the Dubbo Council for aldermen to appear as mere delegates of employees, rather than as representatives of the…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, May 17

The Western Herald · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present: Alds. Bloxham (Mayor), W. Gale, J. Farrer, F. J. McMahon…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night. Present: Alds. W. P. Kelly (Mayor), F. A. Kenyon, E. Collins, J…

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Cobbora Shire Council Ordinary Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held at Geurie on Saturday last, there being present:—Crs. J. M. Whiteley (president), D…

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Municipal Appeal Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 4

The municipal appeal court was held on Tuesday, and occupied the greater part of the day. Originally there were about 80 appeals, but when the cases…

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Cobbora Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 5

A meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held at Geurie on Saturday last, May 22nd, when therer were present:—Councillors J. M. Whiteley…

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Timbrebongie Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2

At the last meeting of Timbrehongie Shire Council the clerk reported that rates amounting to £2576 had been paid since the issue of the rate notices--…

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A Council Astounded

Western Age · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

When presented with a bill for £30 from the office staff the other day for Bending out the rate notions Inverell aldermen were astounded…

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Narromine Municipality

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

The Mayor of Narromine is of opinion that the question of demunicipaliation is worthy of consideration. He thinks that it would be much cheaper…

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Municipal By-election

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2

Next Friday has been fixed for nomination day in connection with the two vacancies in the Municipal Council, and all nominations must be in the hands of…

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