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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Cricket on the Oval Creates Comedy Aldermen in Fighting Form Condoned on the Constitutional Casting Vote Ald. Duffy's Flow of Satire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 8

"That the application from the Dubbo District Cricket Association asking to play A Grade cricket matches on the Cricket Oval on…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire office on Saturday last, there being present: Crs. Edwards (President), Goninan,…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 6

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

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Bugle Guble Bridge Shire Council Wants Monet to Pay Contractor Deputation to Minister for Works

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

With a view of obtaining £1000, the balance of a grant for the construction of the recently completed bridge over Bugle…

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Talbragar Shire Discuss District Matters Meeting of Councillors

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 3

Matters of intercut to Shire ratepayers were discussed at Friday afternoon's meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council, which was…

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Farmers and Settlers Annual Meeting of Dubbo District Council Resolutions for Conference Mr. Kelly on Theodore's Plan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

"It is the duty of every man on the land to work harder, even if he has to live harder, for if he goes down he will go down honorably and with the flag flying." So said Mr. A. Mawbey at the annual meeting of the…

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Dubbo District Council Annual Meeting Of Fanners and Settlers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Dubbo District, Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association was held at the office of the Farmers and Graziers' Co…

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Theodore Dropped By Dalley Council 26 Votes to 5 Treasurer's Fighting Speech Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

By 26 votes to 5, a special meeting of the Dalley Electorate council carried a vote of no-confidence in the Federal Treasurer (Mr. E. G. Theodore)…

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Around The Council Table Ordinary Meeting of Civic Fathers

Western Age · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening the 3rd instant…

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Cobar A.l.p. Meeting Great Tribute Paid to the President, J. T. Maidens (Mayor) by the Workers of Cobar

Western Age · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the Cobar branch of the A.L.P, was held in the Counc'l Chambers on Sunday, March 1, Alderman J. T. [?]…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Expenses Greatly Reduced

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, when the following…

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Shire Gives Rich Bonuses to Officers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 5

The Cowra "Guardian" has revealed to the public for the first time that the Waugoola Shire Council had voted to its officers rich bonuses totalling nearly…

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Council Empowered to Rate Beyond Limit

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 8

Recently the Mayor and Town Clerk visited Sydney to interview the Minister for Local Government and request that Council be allowed to rate…

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From West and South-west Motor Train Orange-Forbes Service Discussion by Molong Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 5

At the Molong Council meeting, the matter of the proposed cancellation of the Orange-Forbes motor train was discussed lengthily…

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Dubbo Graziers Meet Resolutions For Annual Conference District Council Addressed by Mr. Buttenshaw Delegates Reduce Travelling Fees

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 3

Sincerity of purpose was the keynote of the annual meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Graziers' Association, held in the Protestant Hall on Tuesday, when delegates considered matters of interest to primary producers for over…

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Narromine Council Not Much Business

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening when the following were present:—Aldermen…

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Narromine Municipal Council Aid. Bishop Speaks His Mind.—All. Golding Wants Information About £500. Matters of Importance to Ratepayers Discussed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

Present at the meeting of the above on Monday night last were:—Mayor Smith (in the chair), Aid. Golding, Cox, Bishop, Dundas, Tuck…

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Graziers' Association. Minutes of Dubbo District Council Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held at Dubbo on the 10th March. Those present were: Messrs T. M. Scott (chairman), A. G. Ochiltree (General…

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Farmers and Settlers. Annual Meeting of Dubbo District Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 5

Owing to the heavy rain in the surrounding districts and the unsafe condition of the slippery roads, many delegates were unable to be present…

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Municipality of Bourke. Monday March 9th

The Western Herald · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Council was held on above date. Present:—Alds. Kessey (Mayor), Morrall, Francis, King, Lee and the…

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