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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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The Prisoners of The council. Chapter Xv.—my First Move

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 8

Published by Special Arrangement. "Looks mighty queer, that do, zur," was Atyeo's indignant comment. "Now, would you be willing to do…

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Cobar Municipal Co[?]

Western Age · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, December 91st. Present:—His Worship the Mayor (Ald…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Tuesday, January 2

The Western Herald · Saturday 6 January 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Aldermen wm held on above date. Present: Alds. Morrsll (Mayor), Clifford, Rice, Clancey and Carroll,…

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Published by Special Arrangement. The Prisoners of The Council. Chapter Xviii.—renewing an Acquaintance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 8

Then, some time later, there came from the front door a big, finely-proportioned figure which I could not mistake. What did somewhat surprise…

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Macquarie Shire Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above Shire Council was held on Saturday: Present: Crs. A. E. Fuller (President), Campbell, 'Edwards, W. J. O'Brien…

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Wellington Municipal Council First Meeting of the Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 4

The first meeting of the Municipal Council for the new year was held on Thursday night. Present: Alds. J. Matheson (Mayor), J. Preston (Deputy…

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Shire Horses and Days to Be Sold

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

[?] Shire Counc[?]ors consider that the upkeep of norses and drays for some years past has been a losing proposition. It is cheaper to hire them…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Regular Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 6

The Dubbo Municipal Council met in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last. The Mayor (Ald. J. B. Macdonald) occupied the chair, and there were also…

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Water Meters Discussed in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

When the report of Mr. T. Worthington, water meter render, was before the Council on Tuesday night it provoked some discussion. When the…

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Dubbo and District Caledonians. Meeting of Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Council of the Dubbo and District Caledonian Society was held on Wednesday night. The Chief (Mr. John Bell)…

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Published by Special Arrangement. The Prisoners of the Council. Chatpter Xix.—a Return Visit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 8

"Sure: Of course I am. It was she who entered that carriage, with an older lady and a tall dark man." "What does it mean!" mattered…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday January 15

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Aldermen was held on above date. Present : Aids. Morrall (Mayor), D. Clifford, T. Clancey, J. Rice, E…

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Cobbora Shire Engineer's New Appointment

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 4

Referring to the appointment of Mr. P. J. Ward, as Engineer to the Burrangong Shire the Young "Chronicle" says:—Mr. P. J. Ward, at present…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council [?] on Thursday evening, 14th instant. Present:—His Worship…

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District News. (From Our Own Correspondents). NARROMINE. Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 4

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night, The Mayor (Alderman J. W. Smith) presided, and Alderman D[?]das was the…

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Chaper Xxii.—in the Council Chamber

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 8

Of the events I have described, no sound had reached the people in the lower part of the big house excepting the last, when the noise made by break…

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Published by Special Arrangement. The Prisoners of The Council. By Lewis Ramsden

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 8

Author of "The Word of a Someleight" "Red [?]avalier," "My Comrade Frank," "Under a Kingly Mask," etc…

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Municipal Rates

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 3

Warren Municipal Council commenced this year with a substantial credit balance in the various funds—a position not experienced for many…

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Junee Municipal Electrical Scheme

Western Age · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Mr. Morse, chief electrical engineer, visited for the purpose of assisting by reporting on the Junee Municipal electrical scheme. He spent the whole…

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