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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1930

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Dubbo Agriculturists Sub-district Council Experts' Lectures Arranged

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 4

At the Lands Office, on Saturday afternoon, the following representatives of the sub-district Council of Dubbo Agricultural Bureau held its regular…

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Cobbora Shire

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 5

The folowing matters were dealt with at the last meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council:—A letter applying from V. E. Meers…

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Council Commended. for Tackling Water Shortage Problem

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 4

At the conclusion of a lengthy discussion on the water shortage at a meeting of the combined Associations in the Town Hall last…

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Water Wanted. Ratepayers' and Progress Associations Approve of Council's Attempt to Solve the Water. Question But Criticise Scheme. Alternative Proposal for Minister for Works

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 8

Council's earnest effort to solve the water shortage question by unanimously deciding to go ahead with the Bourke Hill scheme, met…

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CUMNOCK. Shire Rates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council on Monday, it was decided to appoint an assistant engineer for three months, at a cost of…

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Fourke Municipal Council. Tuesday, June 28

The Western Herald · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present:—Ald. Kessey (Mayor) and Aldermen Francis, Dawson and Lee,…

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Shire Roads. Mr. Cook's Monthly Report

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

Mr. N. Cook, Shire Engineer, submitted the following report to the monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire held this (Friday) morning:—…

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Council Honors Early Activities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 7

Recently, Mr. P. J. Byrne disposed of his fine property at the corner of Brisbane and Bultge Streets, and intimated his intention of spending the…

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United Associations Back the Council The River and Bourke Hill Meeting Solidly Supports Fitz Hill's Scheme And Endorses Ministers' Visit

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 4

"We do not want a recurrence next Summer of the water short-age in Dubbo, which has occurred during this Summer. We must…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night when the Deputy…

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A Warning to Water Wasters Council Prosecutes Ratepayer

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

People who wilfully waste water should be warned by a case heard in the Police Court to-day, when B. Kardell, who DID NOT wilfully…

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Talkies Opening Next Friday. Official Opening by the Mayor

The Western Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 2

The initial opening of Talkies will take place at the Wonderland Theatre next Friday night when the Broadway Melody will commence its three night's…

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Vacant Seats at Council Meeting Eight Aldermen Discuss Civic Affairs Ald. Fitz Hill Objects to Politics

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 4

When the usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council opened on Tuesday night there was only the bare quorum of…

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Mayor and "Bobby" Policeman Dismissed Sydney

Western Age · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Following allegations made by the Mayor of Alexandria (Ald. Bowden), a police constable has been discharged from the Force and Mayor Bowden…

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Council Wants Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 4

Some months ago, Mr. T. Prince (Public Works Enginer) discussed the boring plans for the augmentation of the water supply, with the Municipal…

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Quarry Equipment To Cost £4203 to Be Purchased by Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 4

Acting on a recommendation of the Works Committee, Council decided on Tuesday night, to purchase quarry equipment valued at…

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Money Tight Council Feels the Pinch £7865 in Outstanding Rates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 8

Convincing evidence that the Municipal Council is feeling the pinch of the tight money market, was given on Tuesday night, when…

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No Dilly-Dallying Over Bourke Hill Water Scheme Council Determined to Expedite Matter Deputation to Personally Interview Minister for Works

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 5

Council is determined to leave no stone unturned to have the plant and estimates for the Bourke Hill water scheme, placed before…

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Municipal Works Flood Waters on Streets Work on State Highway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 8

Work carried out in the municipality during the past fortnight is fully described in the Municipal Engineer's (Mr. S. R. Hooper)…

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