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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

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Labour Moves Dubbo Electorate Council Formed Yesterday's Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 November 1929 · page 1

With Mr. J. Clark in the chair, an enthusiastic meeting of delegates of the various branches of the A.L.P. in the Dubbo electorate…

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Making Preparations A.L.P. Electoral Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 4

Delegates from branches of the A.L.P. in the Dubbo division of the State electorate met at the Oddfellows' Hall on Sunday last, when there were…

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Shire's Financial Position

Western Age · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The president of the Bogan Shire Council (Mr. J. J. Smith) told the Councillors at last week's meeting the the Council's position financially was…

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Council's Valuations

Western Age · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

The attention of appellants against the Council's valuations is drawn to the notice in this issue advising of the date and time set down for the hearing…

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Council Gets Busy

Western Age · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

The sections of the repair work to be carried out by the local Council embracing an expenditure of £300, have been determined as follows and the…

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Local and General Council to Meet

Western Age · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the Municipal Council will be held on Thursday night next…

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Bouquet for Council Progress Association Praises North Dubbo Drainage Scheme

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 4

"I am directed by my Association to write and thank you for the fine drainage system which you have constructed in North…

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The Weir Council Must Pay £1000 PROMISED Letter From Mr. Thorby

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 6

According to a letter received by Council from Mr. Thorby at Tuesday night's meeting, £1000 promised by our Civic Fathers…

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Claim for Compensation Council Refuses to Pay Sequel to Street Accident

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 1

Recently Mrs. K. Heins struck her foot on a projection in the Darling-street footpath, between Coffee's baker's shop and…

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Main Roads Through Dubbo More Discussion In Council Route to Go Along Darling Street

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Municipal Council last week, it was decided, after a good deal of discussion, that the Main Roads…

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Municipal Water Supply

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 6

During the past fortnight, according in the waterworks engineer's report which was submitted to and adopted by Council on Tuesday night, 6,900,000…

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Highway & Trunk Road No Alteration Council Backs its Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 6

At the memorable meeting on Melbourne Cup hour, Dubbo Council met the Alain Roads Board District Engineer (Mr. Baker), and after some sharp…

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Council of the Municipality of Dubbo Bouquets that Brought Blushes Council Solidly Swimmers at Variance

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 16

Ald. J. T. Francis was the only absentee from Tuesday's council meeting. He was absent from town, and tendered an apology for non-attendance, which…

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Official Reports Presented to Council New Gardener Appointed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 18

At Tuesday's Council meeting the following reports were tendered discussed and adopted:— THE TOWN CLERK…

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The Wark Water Way Sympathetically Received Godsend to the Municipality

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 7

Whatever doubts sceptics and chronic crities may have entertained as to the reception which awaited the report on the new found augmentation scheme…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting Windorah-Ballimore Road Inspected

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Thursday last. The following…

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Shire Valuations

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday afternoon it was decided on the motion of Cr. Roberts, seconded by Cr. Morley, that the…

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Dubbo Aerodrome Public Spirited Shire Begins to Move Crown Reserve Favoured Land Within Town Boundary--municipal Council Shoud Co-operate

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

When solid public spirit is the predominant inspiration of a body of men, then they usually achieve things. Such a spirit is the driving power behind the Talbragar Shire Council, which is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to provide an aerodrome for Dubbo…

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Talbragar Shire Councillors Meet Monthly Conference Business

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

The President (Cr. W. Godwin) was in the chair at the usual monthly meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday, when…

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