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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

972 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 13 of 49

Shire Work (To The Editor)

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 5

Sir,—In answer to the "Non-Booze Artist" who is only allowed to drink lemon squash, when he is strowling the streets looking for some new…

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Verdict for Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

At the Coonamble District Court on Monday Edward William Nabeur and his wife each claimed £100 from the Wingadee Shire Council for…

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Held Up. Sale of Municipal Undertakings. Deputation in Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 8

FOR months past the Wellington Municipal Council, certain in the belief that by its actions it would benefit the ratepayers of the town, has…

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Narromine Municipal Council. Last Monday Nights Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 6

Present at the above flitting on Monday night were: Mayor Smith, Aid. Golding, Cox, Bishop, Dundas, Everingham, Cusack, Mr. B. J…

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Council Tennis Club Forms Up for New Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 7

If enthusiasm and harmony are factors for success, the Council Tennis Club is assured of a prosperous senson. The tables were lined at Bailey's…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting, of the Wellington Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being…

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Show Notes Executive Council Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

THE regular Thursday night [?]ing of the executive council was [?] on the 10th inst., at the sc[?] Arts Hall, and in the absence of [?]…

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TENNIS Council Club's Annual Meeting Successful Season

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Municipal and Shire Council empoyees' Tennis Club was held at Mr. A. Bailey's refreshment rooms…

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Municipal Undertaking

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

Mr. H. C. Curler, M.L.A.. is in receipt of a communication from the Hon. M. F. Bru[?]ner, stating that there is no intention whatever on the part…

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The Municipal Courts

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 3

Subsequently Mayor Burden officially opened the Municipal aud Shire employees' courts, which had been laid down by voluntary labour. Mr. S…

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At the Council Table Cobar Aldermen Meet The Unemployed Problem Straying Stock

Western Age · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 2

An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night last, 8th instant, there being…

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Shire Council Gravel Royalty

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 6

The Gilgandra-Shire Council were waited upon by Mr. S. Reid at their last meeting, when he brought up the matter of royalty on gravel taker…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 7

THE regular monthly meeting of the [?]bbora Shire Council was held in [?] Council Chambers, Geurie, yesterday, when the following were…

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Council's Eloquence Three Hours Discussing Municipal Affairs Lengthy Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night was one of the longest in the record of the municipality…

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Council Refuses Lease

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 4

Messrs. Wallace and McGee's application for a special lease of about 4½ acres, adjoining their sawmill site, has been refused. The reason for the…

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Rescinding Motions Shire Councillors Move Two More

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 5

The Gilgandra Shire Council is making quite a name for itself in the rescinding of motions passed at previous meetings. At various meetings…

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Municipal Plant Council Decides on Purchase Strong Opposition From Ald. Macdonald "Horribly Inconsistent," He Says

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 8

Once again an animated discussion over the purchase of Municipal plant has occurred at Council meeting. Although it was…

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Local and General Council Plant

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

The Municipal Council has decided to call tenders for one motor cycle, one portable air compressor, and one jack hammer, for use in connection with the…

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Civic Circle Municipal Council Meets Open Season for Oppossums -- Footballers on Oval -- Usurping Local Government Powers -- Meetings in Town Hall

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. J. Barden) was in the chair at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, held in the Town Hall on…

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Much Ado ! Beautification Area Fence Causes Considerable Discussion at Council Meeting P.P. Board, Committee and Council to Confer

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 8

After a conference with the Council Works Committee, and with the approval of the Beautification Committee, the Dubbo P.P…

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