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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

363 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 17 of 19

Local and General Congratulations to the Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 4

A feature of the conference held last Tuesday was its admirable management by his Worship the Mayor as chairman. The slightest swerve from the direct line…

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Macquarie Conservation Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 6

The proposal to form a Macquarie Conservation Council, consisting of the local governing bodies in the Macquarie River…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, November 5

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 November 1923 · page 3

A meeting of the Aldermen was held on above date. Present: Alds. Morrall (Mayor), Clifford, Carroll, Clancey, Keesey,…

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Bourke Municipal Council

The Western Herald · Wednesday 14 November 1923 · page 2

The following is a copy of a letter written in connection with Main Roads Grant to Department of Local Government:—…

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Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Friday [?] the Shire President (Cr B Townsend) presiding Acting Engineer's Report…

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The Shire and Its Employees. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 2

Sir.—I am compelled to again crave a small space in your valuable paper to make a few further comments on the actions of our Shire…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on November 8th, at the Council Chambers. Pre[?]:—His Worship the Mayor (Aid…

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Municipal Council. Public Baths Suggested. Sunday Sport

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, when the following were present:—Ald. J. Matheson…

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The Municipal Nursery

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 2

There are some aldermen who say the Municipal nursery does not pay. They forget the many advantages this nursery gives to the residents…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

The Mayor presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council held last Tuesday night. Others present were Aldermen J. Barden, E. H…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 4

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Ald. J. B. Macdonald)…

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The Holiday Question. Rival Petitions to Council. a Lively Discussion. Mayor Adjourns Sitting for Five Minutes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

Something in the nature of a storm arose at the Municipal Council meeting last Tuesday night when rival petitions for holidays at Christmas were…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Tuesday, November 20

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 November 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the Aldermen was held on above date. Present : Aids Morrall (Mayor), Kessey, Clancey and Carroll and the…

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Talbragar Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council lapsed for the want of a quorum. The president (Cr. A. F. Morley)…

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Christmas Cheer the Mayor's Fund

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. J. B. Macdonald) has decided to open a fund at the Dubbo Town Hall to provide Christmas cheer for those in very…

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What is Your Choice for Mayor?

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 4

During the next two weeks the Aldermen will be selecting one of their number for the office of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months, and…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 November 1923 · page 2

The usualy monthly meeting of the Shire of Timbrebongie was hold at Narromine on the 16th instant. The president and the full…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held on Saturday. Present: Crs. A. E. Fuller (President), S. Campbell, J…

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Municipal Council. Sunday Sport Still Out

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, when the following were present: Alds. J. Matheson (Mayor),…

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What is Your Choice for Mayor?

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 6

During the next two weeks the Aldermen will be selecting one of their number for the office of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months, and…

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