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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Macquarie-street Pepper Trees. Discussion in Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 6

The question of the removal of pepper trees from in front of his new premises in Maequarle-street was the sublet of a letter from J. G. Ledsam at…

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Talbragar Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

The President (Councillor F. W. Brownlow) was in the chair at the meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council held last Friday night. Others…

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Talbragar Shire Council. Light Monthly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 1

There was a light business sheet for the monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday night. All the Councillors were present. At the…

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The Mendooran Road. Shire Council Takes the Matter Up. Conference Arranged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 7

During the meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council held last Friday night, the President (Councillor Brownlow) brought up the matter of the old…

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Wellington Council's Finance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

Owing to the low state of finances, and the want of ready cash, the Wellington Municipal Council has found it necessary to put off several of the…

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Brisbane Council [?]Tions. Brisbane, [?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

Premier McCormack, of [?] had a noisy reception at the [?] in Brisbane, when he spoke [?]ing to inaugurate a campaign…

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Municipal Council Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 6

Present at the above meeting on Monday night, January 9, were the Mayer (Alderman Dundas). Alderman Shope, Murphy, Bishop, [?] Cusack, [?]…

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Wellington Municipal Council Special Meeting Dealing with Local Government Inspector's Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 9

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night to deal with the report of the Local Government Inspector, anent…

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An Open Letter. To the Councillors, Cobborah Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 10

Gentlemen.—With the advent of a brand new year, I am doing myself the honor of penning you a brand new letter! I feel sure you will be…

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Dubbo Council Vacancy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 6

Of the names of likely candidates tor the vacancy in the Dubbo Municipal Council, caused by the resignation of Ald. McGuinn, two are definitely in…

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Road to Mendooran. Cutting Off 30 Miles. Council's New Move

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 1

The movement for the opening at the old direct road from Dubbo to Mendooran has taken new life. Previously, when this matter was before the…

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Bourke Municipal Monday, Janu

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 2

The usual fortnightly in field on above date. Present : Aids. Kesse Doyle, Griffith, Clifford…

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Amaroo Shire Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 4

The following matters of district interest were dealt with at the last meeting of the Amaroo Shire: CORRESPONDENCE…

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Dubbo-mendooran Road. Shortest Road to Dubbo. Talbragar Shire Inspection

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

Many years ago, when the old men of to-day were children, Dubbo a small town and Mendooran nothing more than a camp, a two-chain road…

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Municipal Election

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

Two nominations have been received for the vacancy in the Dubbo Municipal Council caused by the resignation of Ald. McGuinn. They are: Frank…

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Narronmine's Great Day. Electricity Installed. Mayor Dundas Operates the Switches Enthusiastic Function

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

For months pact the residents of Narromine nave been eagerly looking forward to the time when the electricity supply scheme would be an…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting. Sectional Committees Appointed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, and the business was got through much earlier than has…

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Services to Dubbo Recorded Retiring Aldermen Eulogised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 3

At the meeting of the Municipal Council last Tuesday night the Clerk announced that since the last meeting Alderman G. W. Browne had sent in his…

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Dubbo Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 4

His Worship the Mayor presided over the usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council held last Tuesday night. Others present were Aldermen…

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Appreciation Expressed. Retiring Alderman Eulogised. ALD. McGUINN'S Great Services

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 2

Because Aid. McGuinn's resignation from the Dubbo Municipal Council did not come before the previous meeting, an appreciation of his great…

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