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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

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Alderman Resigns. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 2

Alderman McElphone definitely announced to-day that he had resigned the position of chairman of the reform party in the City Council as a…

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Shire Finance

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 2

According to the finance committee's report adopted by the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday, the expenditure for the month totalled £1283. The…

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Crossing Wanted At Spicer's Creek Request to Talbragar Shire Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 4

Elong Elong residents want a crossing over Spicer's Creek, which they say is impassable after heavy rain, and a dangerous barrier in…

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Monthly Meeting of Talbragar Shire Council Many Matters of District Interest Ratepayers Requests

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 3

Matters of interest to ratepayers were discussed by the Talbragar Shire Council at a meeting held on Friday afternoon, when the president (Cr. F. J. Morley) presided over Crs. T. Roberts, H. T. Tink, G. Graham, F. W. Gavel and the newly elected Councillor…

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Amaroo Shire Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 4

THE usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire was held at Molong when a considerable amount of business was transacted:—…

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"Chip Off Old Block" Cr. C. E. Godwin Welcomed by Talbragar Shire Council Filling His Late Father's Place

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 4

Cr. C. E. Godwin, son of the late respected president of the Talbragar Shire Council (W. H. Godwin), and a real "chip off the…

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An Open Letter to the President of the Macquarie Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 3

Mr. President.—It is with regret that I consider it my duty to pen this letter to one occupying the high position you do in our public life. At a…

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Shire Works Engineer's Report Road Maintenance Works Unemployed Relief Grant

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 August 1930 · page 3

Maintenance work and road constructions carried out during the month were detailed in the report submitted by the Engineer (Mr…

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Legislative Council Reform Bill

Western Age · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 4

As president of the Citizens' Legislative Council Referendum Committee, I have pleasure in briefly stating my views on the salient features of the…

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The Barrier Highway Nearing Completion Within Municipality

Western Age · Wednesday 27 August 1930 · page 2

The road work in progress on the Barrier Highway within the Municipality is almost completed and will be much appreciated by travellers. The…

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Legislative Council Reform Bill

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 6

As president of the Citizens' Legislative Council Referendum Committee, I have pleasure in briefly slating my views on the salient features of the…

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"Gil's" Breadwinners Shire Absorbs Rest of Married Workless

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 2

All of the married local unemployed appearing on the Gilgandra Shire Council's relief works list are either now at work or…

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Council Staff Salaries. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 3

Sir.—I noticed in your issue of the 18th, a letter signed "Ratepayer", stating that so far the salaries of the officers of the Municipal Council had…

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A Common Complaint Dubbo Council's Financial Cramp

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 8

According to Ald. Duffy, Dubbo Municipal Council is suffering from financial cramp, and faced with the possibility of having to dismiss the…

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Municipality of Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 1

NOTICE is hereby given that Macquarie Street, Smith Street, Brisbane Street, South of Cobra Street, will be closed against . Vehicular Traffic as…

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Notes O' Nyngan C.W.A. Conference Coming Dances Municipal Matters

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 2

Our weekly rainfall came again this week-end after some sunny days. Falls of over half an inch to one inch were registered close to Nyngan…

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Council Re-arranges Its Staff Following Serious Financial Position General Staff Reduced to Eight REMAINING 41 on Main Roads and Unemployment Work

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 1

As forecast by Ald. Duffy at the last general meeting of the Municipal Council, the Civic Fathers…

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Mackay's Increase Aldermen Shirk Duty Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 1

Alderman Hagon announced to-day that he intended to vote with his party on the proposal to increase Porbes Mackay's salary when it came before the…

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Narromine Municipal Council. Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 7

The Mayor (Aid. J. W. Smith), and Aid. Dundas, Golding, Cox, Everingham, Cusack, 'Bishop, Tuck, Mr. B. J. Mooney (Clerk) and Mr. J…

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Narromine Council Routine Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 6

There was little business of a contentious character before the Civic Fathers at the meeting held on Monday night. Those present were Aldermen…

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