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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

384 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 14 of 20

Main Roads Loan Vote. Talbragar Shire Gets £4300

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 3

The Local Government Department's communication with the Talbragar Shire Council concerning the Main Roads Vote was dealt with at the last meeting…

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Mogriguy's Memorial Worthy and Fitting Tribute Official Opening by Mayor Macdonald. Wonderful Attendance and Spectacular Scene. [?]

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 6

To its scores, of gallant sons who fought in the war of wars, Mogriguy has paid a worthy tribute. It has erected a Memorial Hall second to none outside Dubbo a hall that will perpetuate self-sacrifice, unselflessness and service; that will be…

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Wellington Municipal Council. New Alderman Welcomed

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 September 1924 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal, Council was held on Thursday night, the following being present: Alds. J. Preston (Mayor),…

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Dubbo Sports Ground Municipal Control Favored

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 September 1924 · page 2

A meeting of the Dubbo Sports Association was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening. Present:--Messrs S. F. S. Green (chair), F. Benham, L…

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The Councillors, Cobbora Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 September 1924 · page 5

Gentlemen.—-I make no apology in addressing you publicly, to draw your attention to the state of the main Mudgee-Wellington road. For…

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Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday night, and was attended by the following:--Ald…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 5

At the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, held last Tuesday night, there were present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. B…

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Mayor "Discourteous" Ald. Rogan's Complaint. Strong Aldermanic Language

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 6

A lively few minutes prevailed at the Dubbo Council meeting on Tuesday night, when Ald. Rogan charged the…

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Old Servant's Request. Turned Down by Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 8

Mr. Goorge Paul, the Gasworks manager, wrote to the Council asking that be might be given leave to attend the Conferance of Gasworks Managers…

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Sports Ground Reverts to Council. Satisfactory Arrangement

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 2

To the mutual satisfaction of the Dubbo Sports Association and the Dubbo Municipal Council, the control of the…

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Muller Park Tennis Courts. Heated Discussion in Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 8

The Parks Committee, at the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesdny night, recommended "that in view of the fact that an additional area of land, without…

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Municipal Matters Officers' Reports

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 8

The following reports were submitted at the fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council, on Tuesday night:--…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, Sept. 22

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 3

A meeting of the Council was held above on date. Present: Aids. "Clifford (Mayor), Kessey, Clancey, Morrall, and Rice…

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Council Election

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 2

Two nominations have been received for the vacancy in the Council, viz., Mr. Frank Maitland and Mr. J. Jones Polling day has been fixed for…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1924 · page 2

The election to fill the vacancy in the Bourke Municipal Council caused by the resignation, of Ald. Carroll, takes place sext Saturday, and two…

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Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 3 October 1924 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, September 25. Present:—Aldermen…

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Council and Its Servants

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 October 1924 · page 6

Sir,—After reading the report of the Council meeting in your valuable and widely circulated journal, I am surprised to see the manner in which the…

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Macquarie Shire Council No Money

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 October 1924 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Macsarie Shire was held on Saturday last Present: Crs. A. E. Fuller (president), Campbell, Edwards,…

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The "Irresponsible Body." Alderman Corbett Replied To. Progress Association's Plain Speaking

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 October 1924 · page 4

At the meeting of the Progress Association held-on Friday night the President (Mr. H. T. Blacket) made a vigorous reply to the aspersions made against…

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Public Opinion the Dubbo Council. (To the Editor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 October 1924 · page 1

Sir,--After reading the report of the council meeting in your valuable and widely circulated journal, I am surprised to see the manner in which the…

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