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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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A Case of Economies. Discussed by Aldermen. Two Motions Defeated—Other Held Over

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 6

At the present time the chief topic with everyone is the need of economising and all public bodies are debating the same question. The putting off of men is only adding to the long list of unemployed, yet in many…

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Council Meeting Was It Legal? Town Comments

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 3

Following Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council considerable discussion has taken place as to…

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Damages Against Council

The Western Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 2

A District Court jury at Sydney awarded Mary Elizabeth Wilson, of King's-road, Vaucluse, £175 damages, against the Vaucluse Council,…

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More Trouble In Young Council Sequel to Prosecution of Alderman

Western Age · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 3

Following the prosecution by the Mayor (Ald. Lazzarini) of Ald. J. McLennan for an alleged act of disorder in Young Council, the…

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Around The Council Table Ordinary Meeting of Civic Fathers

Western Age · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 17th inst., when there were…

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More Trouble In Young Council Sequel to Prosecution of Alderman

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 5

Following the prosecution by the Mayor (Ald. Lazzarini) of Ald. J. McLennan for an alleged act of disorder in Young Council, the…

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An Open Letter to the Cobbora Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 1

Gentlemen.—I feel sure you will accept this letter with thanks, as it is written to help you in the very arduous position in which you are…

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Latest Telegraphic Information Interest Bill Discussion Deferred. Legislative Council Sets Bill Aside. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 1

An interesting situation has arisen in the Legislative Council by reason of its decision to defer further…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 8

Present at the last monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council were: President Gibson (in the chair) and Crs. Heane, Craig…

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Norromine Municipal Council. Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 3

Mayor Smith and Ald. Murphy, Cox, Bishop, Dundas, Cusack and Everingham were present at the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Wednesday, March 25

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 3

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

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Narromine Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Narromine Municipal Council was held at the town Hall on Tuesday night. Present: the Mayo (Ald. J…

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Narromine Swimming Club. Promote Benefit for School of Arts. Criticised By Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

Members of the Narromine Swimming Club came in for some sharp criticism at the Council meeting on Monday night, as a result of their…

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Bourke Water Supply. Electric Pumping Assured £7000 Loan From Unemployed Relief Council

The Western Herald · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 3

The Hon. M. A. Davidson, M.L.A. Minister for Public Works, Sydney, has received the following letter from the Hon. J. M. Baddeley:—…

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Amaroo Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 4

AT the usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire, last week, with Councillor Bowhay, President, presiding, the fololwing matters of local interest…

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Tennis Topics Council Club Meets Annual Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 1

The annual meeting of Council Tennis Club was held at Mr. A. Bailey's refreshment rooms, Talbragar-street, on Friday night,…

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The Council's Undertakings Manager to be Retained. Ald. Whiteley's Motion Lost

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 3

THE special meeting, which was held on Thursday night last to further consider the motion of Ald. J. M. Whiteley to dispense with the manager of the Council's undertakings, after short deliberation, defeated the motion…

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Mr. Mayor!

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 1

Question time, last night, brought several minor street repairs to light, Aldermen Francis, white and Orbell having spots "demanding" attention…

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[?]Sands Glibly Talked by Aldermen Nearly £65,000 in Sight [?]on of Bourke Hill Scheme Finds Favour Solid Stand by the Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

[?] past 11 o'clock when the [?]thers started to discuss the [?]es of over £100,000 at last [?]necting. In these days of…

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Council Tennis Club the New Team

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 1

The annual meeting was held on Friday night, at Mr. A. Bailey's Refreshment Rooms. Mr. J. F. White occupied the chair, and there was a large…

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