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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1923

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Municipal Rates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

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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Shire Shocked

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

"A shock absorber" is how the President, Councillor R. W. Alison, described the Wallarobba Shire Council. He was speaking on a deputation to the…

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Wellington Municipal Council General Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Council was held on Thursday night. Present: The Mayor (Ald. J. Matheson), Aldermen J. Preston…

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Wellington's Shire Engineer's Bad Luck

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

Whilst motoring to Sydney ono day last week, Mr. Fordyce, Shire Engineer, decided to stay the night at the one of the Wallerawang hotels. He…

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Canvassing Aldermen

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 1

Strong comment was made at the Young Council on Wednesday night on the question of canvassing aldermen with petitions for public…

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Talbragar Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 January 1923 · page 2

The Talbragar Shire Council will meet on Friday evening for the transaction of business. This will be the first meeting of the new year…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last. The Mayor (Ald. J. B. Macdonald) occupied the…

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The Prisoners of The Council. Chapter Xxiii.—the President's Dilemma

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 8

Published by Special Arrangement. I noticed the numbers of the men had been augmented. There must have been more in the house than I had…

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Dubbo Council. Disposal of Waste Water. Electricity—the Proposed Agreement

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman J. B. Macdonald) presided over the regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo on Tuesday night…

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Macquarie Shire Council Recent Flood Damage

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 3

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

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Talbragar Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 4

The refular monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council wan held at the Council Chambers, Macquarie-street on Friday evening last. The president…

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Talbragar Shire Council. Regular Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 4

The ordinary monthly meeting of the T[?]lbragar Shire Council was held on Friday night. The President (Counciller A. F. Morley) occupied the chair,…

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The Municipal Band

The Wellington Times · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 4

The above band will play in Bell Park on Sunday night, commencing at 3.30 sharp, when the following programme will be played through:—…

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Municipal Council

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

The ordinarv meeting of the Municipal Council was held or Monday night. In the absence of the Mayor (Alderman J. W. Smith) Alderman…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council wan held at the Council Chambers on Thursday evening, 1st instant. Present: His Worship the…

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Published by Special Arrangement. The prisoners of The Council. by Lewis Ramsden

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 8

Author of "The Word of a Someleigh," "Red Cavalier" "My Comrade Frank," "Under a Kingly Mask," etc…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, Feb. 5

The Western Herald · Saturday 10 February 1923 · page 2

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

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Dubbo Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by the Mayor…

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Municipal Council. Ordinary Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of tho Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Alderman J. B.Macdonald) occupied…

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Published by Special Arrangement. The Prisoners of The Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 8

Author of "The Word of a Someleigh," "Red Cavalier," "My Comrade Frank," "Under a Kingly Mask," etc…

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