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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 9

THE usual fortnightly meeting of Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. Present: Alds. W. G. Rose (Mayor), Mitty, Cartwright,…

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Ald. J. F. Walker Challenges Ald. Mitty to Resign. Mayor Rose Sues for Peace

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 7

BEFORE the ordinary business of the Municipal Council was commenced on Tuesday night, there was a wordy warfare between the…

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Talbragar Shire Monthly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council was held at the Shire Office on Friday evening. Present: Councillors F. W. Brownlow…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, August 6

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 2

Present Alds Kessey (Mayor), Doyle, Jones, Clifford, and Town Clerk Ald Jones objected to the minutes being confirmed until Ald Doyle's…

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Conspirators in Council. Read What The Patriot' Says

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 5

THE following is taken from "The Patriot" published in London under date June 7th, 1928. It needs no comment, but it does…

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An Open Letter to the Councillors, Cobbora Shire (Per favor Wellington Times)

The Wellington Times · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 6

Gentlemen,:—As old folks say. I now have the pleasure of Writing these few lines, hoping it finds you well, as it leaves me at present…

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Newtown Progress Association. Municipal Council Criticised. New Blood Suggested

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 7

Mr. E. J. Maloney, President of the Newtown Progress Association, presided over a very large attendance of Mr. James Boyd…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Question of Holidays. Motor Grader to be Purchased

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 6

The Mayor (Aledrman J. Burden) presided at the meeting of the Municipal Council held last night. Others present were Aldermen J. T. Francis…

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Before Long! the Sewerage System Almost Complete. Waiting on the Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 1

The paddock known as Samuels' Lease, about two and a half miles from town, where the sewerage system treatment works are situated, received…

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E. S. Holland Dead. Wonderful Knowledge of Municipal Affairs. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 1

Edward Scott Holland, late Town Clerk of Newcastle, died in a private hospital at Manly this morning, aged 84. Deceased's knowledge of…

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Correspondence Alderman Retalutes. Objects to Being Shot at by "Musket." Ald. Cusack Says "Let Them All Come." (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 3

On account of a worn lock "Old Masked" goes off half cock. (By permission of "Jerry Gerard.") As "Musket" is an alderman it is…

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Council Fails to Meet

Western Age · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council did ant eventuate mi Tuesday night, as there was not a quorum present. Messrs. Alex…

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Break Away From Trades Labor Council. Perth. (W.A.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 8

The Premier of West Australia, speaking in Parliament House, said his attitude towards Communists was the same as that of the Premier of…

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Municipal List

Western Age · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

The Municipal list of electors is open for inspection. Claims for enrolment and objections to dames alreadey enrolled must he lodged with the Town…

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"Will Tell the Truth" No Matter What Happens City Council's Coal Contracts'. Melbourne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

When the enquiry concerning City coal contracts was resumed to-day, Thomas Woof, whose cross-examination was continued,…

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City Council Coal Contracts. Woof Examined by Mr. Shand. Maling Supposed to Get Four Hundred Pounds. Will Tell the Truth. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

When the inquiry concerning the City Council coal contract's was resumed today, Richard Woof was further examined by Mr. Shand, K.C…

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Alderman Green's Case Remanded. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 1

When the case of ex-Alderman Frank Green, who is charged with, having corruptly received £7500, was listed at the Control Court to-day a further…

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Alleged Corruption Ex-alderman Charged Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 1

When the case in which ex-Alderman Crore was charged with having corruptly received £7,500 was mentioned in the Central Court to-day an…

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Local Government and Politics. Alderman Macdonald and Minister for Works. "A Disappointing Document." "Mr. Buttenshaw in Reply

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 6

At the conclusion of the Local Government Association's meeting last Thursday, the President (Alderman MacDonald, of Dubbo) referred to the…

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Ratepayers' Rebellion Against Action of Aldermen. (To the Editor)

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 9

Sir,—Some years ago our Council passed resolutions declaring a brick area in part of the Municipality, (well done…

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