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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1926

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Letter to the Editor. a Shire with Funds to Burn

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

Sir,— the Tinbrebongic shire councillors would give the ratepayer, the impression that they have finds to burn, as at the last meeting of the…

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Gilgandra Shire Council

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held on Friday last, when there was a full attendance of councillors, Cr…

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Ratepayers Charge Against Municipal Council (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 8

Sir.—In last Thursday's issue of the Wellington "Times" over the signature of "Ratepayer," a very serious charge is levelled against the…

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Will the Council Go? Vote Taken To-day. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 6

The Legislative Council Abolition Bill was debuted on its second reading till 11.20 last night in a suffocating atmosphere, caused by the crowded…

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Accident to Cudgegong Shire Engineer

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

After being injured in a motor accident near Windeyer on Saturday, Mr. J. Muir, the Cudgegong Shire Engineer, crawled several hundred…

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The Great White Train. the Aldermen Indignant. Threat to Declare "Black."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Muncipal Council a letter was read from the Mayor of Newcastle stating that Mr. W. A. Howard, representing…

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Municipal Council. Regular Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening, when there were present: His Worship the Mayor…

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Curke Municipal Council. Monday, January 25

The Western Herald · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on above date Present: Alds. Kessey (Mayor) Clanc[?]y, Jones, Clifford and the Town…

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Wellington Municipal Council Garbage and "Gab-age"

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last, when the following were present:—Aldermen F…

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The Garbage Service Council Called Upon to Instal

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Municipal Council, the Clerk (Mr. W. A. Miller) read a notice served on the Municipal Council by Sergt…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. Regular Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

The regular meeting of the Councilors of the Timbrebongie Shire was told at the Shire Office on Friday last Councillor T.H.E. Dugan (President)…

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Talbragar Shire Council First Meeting of 19[?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 9

At the meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council held last Friday night the following were present:—The President (Councillor J. Roberts),…

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Cobar Municipal Council

Western Age · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, January 28th, 1926. Present:—His…

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Talbragar Shire. Monthly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Talbragar S[?] Council was held at the shire office, Dubbo, on Friday evening Present:--Councillors J. Roberts…

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Water Shortage Again! Council Must Consider Question

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

The hot weather and the avariciousness of water consumers has brought about a comparative shortage of town water during the past few days, not…

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Macquarie Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held on Saturday last. Present: Crs. T. Edwards (President), Goninan,…

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Amaroo Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1926 · page 5

At the lst meeting of the Amaroo Shire at Cumnock, the following matters of local district interest were dealt with:—…

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"Council Failed Badly" Mr. Mudie on Electric Lighting

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Gilgandra War Memorial Institute strong comment was made by Mr. A. A. Mudie in reference to the…

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Municipal Council. a Double Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The Mayor (Alderman J. Barden) presided at the meeting of the Municipal Council held on Tuesday night. Others present were: Aldermen J…

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White Train Radio. Mayor Broadcasted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 4

A travelling radio broadcasting station is a feature of the Australian-Made Preference League's Great White Train which arrived in Dublin yesterday…

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