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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 12

THE usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last. Present, Crs. Conn…

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Macquarie Shire Meeting of Council Lengthy Business

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 3

Many matters were discussed at a meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council last week when the President (Cr. Edwards) presided over…

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A Hint for Shire Councils

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 10

The [?] stock [?] in the [?] and adjoining shires is [?] worrying the[?] public and several accidents have been…

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COMPLIMENTS! Cr. Hitchen and the Shire Clerk

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 4

There is no effort made by Cr. T. G. Hitchen and the Gilgandra Shire Clerk (Mr. R. H. Treatt) to disguise the fact that they admire each…

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Shire Rates for 1929. Same as Last Year

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 4

The rates for the coming year within the Shire of Gilandra were fixed at last Fridays meeting, and Were the same as last year, viz:—…

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The Army Crisis Will Booth Be Re-appointed ? High Council Adjourns LONDON, Monday Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 1

The High Council adjourned without making a decision, after an all-day long discussion of the General's reply…

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The Army Crisis Will Booth Be Re-appointed? High Council Adjourns LONDON, Monday Night

Western Age · Thursday 17 January 1929 · page 2

The High Council adjourned without making a decision, after an all-day long discussion of the General's reply…

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Letter to the Editor. Aldermen, Get Busy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 3

Sir,—Now that a weir for Dubbo is certain the Municipal Council would be well advised to get busy at once with the snagging of the river from the site…

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Cobbora Shire Council Meets Lengthy Business Geurie Affairs

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 2

Many matters were discussed at the usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council held at Geurie last week, when the president, Cr, Conn, presided over Crs. Morley, McLeod, Jones, Yeo and Whiteley…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Same Rate as Last Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last. Present, the Mayor (Dr. B. G. Wade), Alds…

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The High Council Death Take a Hand Passing of Commissioner

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 1

The most tragic incident associated with the sittings of the Salvation Army High Council and its deposition of its veteran leader, General Bramwell…

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Of Interest to Municipal Councils. the Ruined House

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 4

HERE is a difficulty forwarded by a correspondent to the "S.M. Herald," which will find its counterpart in a great number of towns in New…

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The "Army" Upset the General Counters the Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 January 1929 · page 1

In London last Friday Mr. Justice Eve granted General Bramwell Booth an ex parte application for an injunction restraining the High Council from…

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Narromine Municipal Council. Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 9

Present on Monday night at the above meeting were:—The Mayor (Ald A. B. Dundas) and Ald. Everingham, Golding, Murphy, Cox, Bishop, Smith…

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Fire Brigade. Urgently Needed in Narromine. Mr. A. T. Hawkins Again Writes to Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 9

Mr. A. T. Hawkins, who ever since he came to Narromine has tried hard though unsuccessfully, to form a fire brigade, is again moving in the…

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Technical College Council Won't Grant Land

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 6

When the report of the Parks Committee was read to the Council on Tuesday night, it was shown that the request to grant a portion…

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Drinking Fountains in Park Council's Good Move

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 6

Drinking fountains are to be erected by the Council in the Park. This was decided at the last meeting of the Parks Committee…

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Council Meets Paying for Another's Rates Suggested Aerodrome for Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 3

A good deal of business was discussed at a meeting of our Civic Fathers on Tuesday night, when the Mayor (Aid. G. Fitz-Hill)…

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Council Subsidy Who Should Receive It? Model or Citizens Band

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 8

When the secretary of the Model Band applied to the Council for portion of the subsidy paid to the Citizens' Band he caused quite a…

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Snagging the River Council Decides to Act Lights to be Erected

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 3

Although the Works Committee agreed to light up the swimming pool at the white bridge, it decided that the snagging of the river be…

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