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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1924

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Departure of Mr. S. E. Marsden Farewelled by Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1924 · page 2

Mr. S. E. Marsden terminated his thirteen years as Clerk to the Wellington Municipal Council on Friday last, and will take up his duties as…

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Wellington Municipal Council New Town Clerk Welcomed

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1924 · page 4

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

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Proposed Swimming Baths. Again Before the Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1924 · page 3

The question of establishing public swimming baths in Wellington was again discussed at the last meeting of the Municipal Council. The…

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Those Candy Filters. Department Wants to Foist Them on Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 January 1924 · page 2

Ever since the present water supply was installed, the "Candy" filters, which were installed at an enormous cost, have never proved…

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Talbragar Shire Council. Presentation to Councillor Graham

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 4

The President (Councillor A. F. Morley) occupied the chair at the first meeting of the year of the Talbragar Shire Council last Friday night. Others…

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Taibragar Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 1

The regular monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council was held at the council chambers on Friday evening lost. The president (Cr. A. F…

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Labor Members Visit Bourke. Blakeley and Davidson Interviewed. Bourke Council's Requests

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 3

On Thursday evening last Mr. Arthur Blakeley (Member for the Darling) and Mr. M. A. Davidson (member for Sturt) arrived in Bourke…

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Cobar Municipal Council Ald. Condon Elected Mayor

Western Age · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 2

A special meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, Ald. Duffy, Condon, O'Neill, R. Francisco…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 6

On Tuesday evening the fortnightly meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council lapsed for want of a quorum--seven aldermen. Actually eight aldermen put…

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The Legislative Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 3

In August next the Legislative Council will have been in existence for 100 years…

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The Hay Municipal Rates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 8

The Hay Municipal Council has followed the advice of the Works Department and made very material increases in its water and sewerage rates for…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 February 1924 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held on [?] last, there being present, A. E. Fuller (President),…

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Engineer for Dubbo Municipality

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 February 1924 · page 2

It is understood that a decision has been arrived at regarding the appointment of an engineer to the Dubbo Municipality, and that a…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers, Cobar, on Wednesday evening, 30th ult…

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The Legislative Council

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 4

In August next the Legislative Council will have been in existence for 100 years…

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Council's Information Bureau Many Strange Queries

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 3

At the office of the association, in Bond-street, Mr. A. R. Bluett (secretary of the Local Government Association) may invariably be found behind…

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The Hay Municipal Rates

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 3

The Hay Municipal Council has followed the advice of the Works Department and wade very material increases in its water and sewerage rates for…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, February 4

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 3

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

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Municipal Council. Straying Stock and Water Meters

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of Wellington Municipal Council was held on Thursday night, when the following were present: Alds J…

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Dubbo Municipal Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 2

To-night's meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council promises to be a very busy one, and some of the subjects for consideration will no doubt open up…

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