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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

447 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 17 of 23

One Against Mayor McDONALD

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 6

Ald Carter, one of the Mosman delegates to the Local Government Conference, held in Wellington, gives Dubbo's Mayor something to think…

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Municipal Bye-election. Late Mayok of Cobar Elected

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 4

At 12 o'clock yesterday Mr. M. J, Duffy, solicitor, being the only nom[?] nee was declared elected by the Town Clerk from the steps of the Town Hall…

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Cobbora Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held at Dunedoo on the 10th inst. Present, Crs. McCabe (President), A. G. Morley, F…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting. Overseer of Works Resigns

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 5

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

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Gilgandra Shire Council Salaries Increased

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 1

At the ordinary monthly meeting of Gilgandra Shire Council of Friday, the following members were present: Crs. E. Townsend…

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Candid Criticism. by Mosman Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 9

At the last meeting of the Mosman Council, Alderman Carter indulged in some candid criticism of the Local Government Conference…

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Shire Matters

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 4

Gilgandra Shire Council in this issue invite application for tow la[?]orers, wages at award rates. Tenders for road work are also invited,…

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Not Having Any Request to Shire Council Turned Down No Grievance Reported

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 4

An unusual request was before the Gilgandra Shire Council at the monthly meeting held on Friday last. Mr. J. Quinn, representing the…

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BOMBARDED! Councillor Wants Information. Concerning Shire Empolyees

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 4

Councillor T. Hitchen assumed an interrogatory attitude at the Shire meeting on Friday, bombarding that body with a series of questions that…

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Wingadee Shire Monthly Meeting Reprinted form " Coonamble Times."

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Wingadee Shire Council was held on Tuesday last. Present: Cr. J. Landers…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Quiet Meeting. Aldermen Again a Happy Family

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 5

There was a light business sheet before the Dubbo Municipal Council on Tuesday night, and the meeting was ever within an hour…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 2

The usual ducting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. Present:—His Worship the Mayor (Ald P…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman J. B. Maclonald) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council last Tuesday evening. Others present were…

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Challenge to Debate. Mr. J. RITCHIE v. the Mayor

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 2

A letter has been forwarded to Mr. J. B. Macdonald, Mayor of Dubbe, by Mr. J. Ritchie, Erin, Wongarbon:--Dear Sir,--At a meeting over which you…

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Bourke Municipal Council. MONDAY, 19th OCTOBER

The Western Herald · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 4

The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Bourke Municipal Council was held on above date. Present: Alda. J Kessey, ([?]…

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Municipal Matters (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 October 1925 · page 4

Sir.—The report of last Municipal Council makes interesting reading. First there is the question of who is to control municipal…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council Regular Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1925 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Timbre bong a suite was held at the Council Chambers on Friday last. Present:—Councitlors F. L. C. [?] (President),…

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The Shire to Take a Hand

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1925 · page 2

At last meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council the President, Mr. F. J C. Bennelt reported that since last meeting of Council two gentlemen…

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Our Shire Clerk

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 October 1925 · page 4

Apparently our bhire Clerk (Mr. R. U.'Treatt) is a person whose opinions are respected amongst hishrother clerks. At the annual conference…

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District Council Formed

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 29 October 1925 · page 4

Although the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association is practically new, a District Co[?] cilin connection there with has ahready…

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