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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 33 of 49

Local and General Municipal Water Supply

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 4

During the last fortnight, according to the waterworks engineer's report submitted to Council on Tuesday night, 2,872,000 gallons of water, using 3,583…

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Those Cobwebs In Town Hall Where Is the Municipal Broom ?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 September 1930 · page 4

Having used the economic axe on its expenditure, it would be a good idea if the Civic Fathers used the municipal broom on the walls of…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. Last Friday's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

Present last Friday at the August meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council were President Heane (in the chair), and Crs. Gibson, Craig, Scott, Roberts, Job, and Mr. W. R. Payten (Clerk). Reference was made to the death of the late Mr. George…

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Extended Payment Alderman Thanked

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 8

"Has anything been done about Council's plea for an extension of payment on that loan of £2500, secured from the Economic Relief Committee?"…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, Sept. 1

The Western Herald · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 3

A Meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present Alds Kessey (Mayor), Francis, Lee Morrall, Cokman and…

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Revising Valuations Council Says Nay

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 8

Aid. White always has a thought coming at Council table, especially at question time. On Tuesday evening, he moved, pursuant to notice:—…

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Meeting of Dubbo Municipal Council Goose and Golden Egg Gone "All Ills Alleviated When Money Available" "We're Stony Broke!"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 4

Dubbo Town Council was just in its stride on Tuesday evening, when a call came for Dr. Fitz Hill, and his aldermanic chair became vacant…

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Friends Once More Council's "Mercy" Silly Incident Squashed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 7

Nothing becomes oven a King so much as the distribution of justice, and when mercy is blended with that priceless essential, more man becomes King…

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Town Council's Empty Cupboard What Will Happen ? High Time for Action

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 1

For a long time, grave whisperings have created the impression that the financial position of Dubbo Council is not as satisfactory as it should be…

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[?]Acquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 3

[?]monthly meeting of the [?] Council was held at [?] last Saturday, there [?] Crs. Edwards…

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State Election on October 5 Legislative Council Reform Dropped

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 2

Parliament will be dissolved this week and the State elections will probably be sold on Saturday, October 5…

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The Gasworks Council Decides to Recondition and Carry On

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 September 1930 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last for the purpose of…

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State Election OCTOBER 25 Legislative Council Reform Dropped

Western Age · Wednesday 10 September 1930 · page 1

Parliament will be dissolved this week and the Stale elections will probably be held on Saturday, October 25…

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Narromine Baths Aldermen Visit Quirindi

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 4

Having been granted over £3000 for the installation of baths, the Narromine Council has taken steps to see that the swimming pool will be a credit…

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Buy Locally. Aldermen Take a Stand

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 9

THE reading of the Head Gardener's report at Tuesday night's meeting of Orange Municipal Council caused a flutter. He recommended…

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Municipal and Shire Clerks Mistake in Increase

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 11

THE Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, in a reserved judgment on Tuesday, upheld the appeals of the Local…

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"Will Win on Merits" Mr. Stanley Espouses C.P. Cause Coonamble Mayor on Red Revolutionists

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 4

According to the "Coonamble Times" Mr. Robert Stanley, Gilgandra's Country Party candidate for Castlereagh is "in big," to use a…

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Voluntary Secession Cr. J. J. O'Brien To Retire From Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 11 September 1930 · page 5

"I have tendered my resignation as a councillor and it will come before the Council at to-morrow's meeting" said Cr. J. J…

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Our Mayor Busy

The Western Herald · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 2

A poste[?]d received by as from Aid Kessey, who is in Sydney, states Mrs. Kessey is much better. In company with Ald Francis he interviewed…

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Narromine Aldermen Visit Quirindi To Inspect Municipal Swimming Baths A Successful and Happy Trip

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 September 1930 · page 3

When official word recently came to hand that the Narromine Municipal Council had been granted £3,000 to erect swimming baths, Mayor Smith deemed it was the duly of the aldermen to gather what first-hand information they could before the construction of the baths…

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