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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

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Farmers and Settlers' Association Meeting of Dubbo District Council. Getting Ready for the Elections. Important Speech by Mr. Thorby, M.L.A.

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 2

The enthusiasm displayed at the annual meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association did not seem to Justify the complaint of President Tout that there was a lamentable degree of apathy among…

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Wellington Municipal Council Large Outside Audience

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 4

There was a big crowd of local residents on "the outer" at last Thursday night's meeting of the Municipal Council, drawn thither in…

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Land Valuation Court. Appeal Against Cobbora Shire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

A Laud Appeal Court was presided over by Mr. Justice Pike this morning The case heard was that of Eli Carter who appealed against the valuation…

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Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Share Council was held on Friday. [?]3 March, and there was a full attendence of Councillors. The Shire President…

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Appeal Against Cobbora Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 6

A Land Appeal Court was presided over at Dubbo by Mr. Justice Pike on Tuesday. The case heard was that of Eli Carter, who…

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The Municipal Nursery

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1925 · page 6

There is no need to send away for flower or vegetable plants, or rose plants, etc., for the Municipal Nursery has now been established for…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 17th instant. Present:—His Worship the…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 2

Alderman A. M. Corbett, in the absence of the Mayor, presided at the Municipal Council meeting hold last Tuesday night. Others present were…

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Land Valuation Court. Cobbora Shire Assessments

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

The hearing of the above appeals was continued before his Honor Mr. Justice Pike on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, when the…

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Land Value Assessment Carter v. Cobbora Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 6

His Honor Judge Pike held a sitting of the Land Valuation Court in Dubbo on Tuesday and Wednesday to hear an appeal by Eli Carter against the…

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The Powers of a Shire. to Impound Off Roads

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 3

The following paragraph is taken from a recent issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald," and should be of interest to Shire ratepayers and others…

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Dubbo Municipal Council Informative Report by Engineer. Motor Sanitary Van to Be Purchased. Other Business of a General Nature

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 3

Something in the nature of a record was established by the Dubbo Council at its meeting on Tuesday night by the completion of the business in…

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The Marriage Bill Second Beading Passed by Council. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 6

The Legislative Council carried the second reading of the Marriage' Amendment Bill last night by 28…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, March 23

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 March 1925 · page 2

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

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1925 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shive was held a week earlier on account of the Easter holidays and took place last Saturday…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council Ordinary Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Councilors of the Timberbongie Shire Council was held on Friday at the Council Chambers. The President (Councillor F. J…

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Municipal Council. Just a Quorum

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Narromine was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening, March 23. It was not until well…

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The Shire Plant. Resolutions for Shires' Conference

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1925 · page 2

The Shire Council at its last meeting discussed a scheme prepared by Mr. Keker (Shire Engineer) for the improvement of the Council's roadmaking plant. At the last meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council it was decided to forward the following resolutions to conference:—(1) That a referendum be…

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Shire Grants. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

The Minister for Local Government has announced the further allocation of Funds from the Commonwealth read grant to the following Shires:--…

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Local and General. Grant for Macquarie Shire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

The Under-Secretary for Local Government informs me, writes Mr. Thorby, that a further grant of £2000 has been made for the Macquarie Shire for the…

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