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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Helping the Helpless Meeting of Citizens Mayor and Mayoress Lead

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 6

The Book of Books—the Bible— tells us that Charity, like its sister Mercy, blesses him that gives as largely as him that receives…

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Officers' Reports Dubbo Council Overdraft Still Mounting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 7

At Tuesday's Council meeting the Town Clerk (Mr. Jas Hearly) presented his report. Receipts for the fortnight read:—General rates, £376…

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Municipal Medley on Tuesday Night Ninety Minutes' Meeting Gold-diggers, Grants, Loans, Holidays, Hot Pies Women and Wee 'Uns' Winter Wear

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 9

Ald. Frank Gilbert, holidaying in Sydney, was the only absentee. His apology was accepted. THOUGHTFUL MAYOR…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 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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Tennis Council Defeat West Dubbo Interesting Games

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 4

Council Tennis Club met teams from the West Dubbo Club yesterday, when some interesting games took place. Rain interrupted the…

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Manager of Council's Undertakings Mr. Such Appointed

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 1

AT the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last, the notice of motion standing in Ald. Devine's name allowing the…

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Around the Council Table Meeting of Civic Fathers

Western Age · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, April 14, 1931, at the Council Chambers. Present: Ald…

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Gilgandra Shire Council General Business

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 4

On the suggestion of the President, it was decided to purchase two clectric radiators for the use of the office staff. Striet instructions are to…

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Shire Clerk's Report

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

Mr. J. B. Sword, Shire CJcrk, submitted the following report to the April meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council:—…

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Recent Rains Cause Much Damage To Roads and Culvert in Gilgandra Shire Council Staff Kept Busy

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

Considerable damage has been done to roads and culverts with in the Shire as the result of the rein. In order to relieve…

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Council Will Not Borrow Money Don't Believe in Further Burdening Ratepayers President Replies to Crities

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 1

"The Council has been subjected to some public criticism for alleged neglect in obtaining money to relieve, unemployment…

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Bowlers Voice Their Protest Against Council Charging For Water Used on Greens Amount Will Now be Paid From General Fund a Big and Representative Petition Presented

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 5

Five loyal workers and supporters of the Gilgandra Bowling Club comprised a delegation that waited on the Gilgandra…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. April Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 5

The April sitting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, those present being President Gibson and Crs Heane. Craig…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, April 20

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 3

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

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Narromine Municipal Council. Monday Night's Meeting. a Long Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting or the Narromine Municipal Council, held on Monday night, did not conclude until nearly 12 o'clock, and proved to…

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Narromine Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 7

Ald. Cox, Deputy Maryor was in the chair at Monday night's meeting of the Council Others present were Aldermen Murphy C[?]ack Dundas and…

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Council Masters' Chapter Meeting at Narromine

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

The above annual Council Masters' Chapter was held in the Town Hall, Narromine, on 32th April. The following Council Masters were present:…

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A.L.P. And The Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 4

At the Council meeting held on March 28 last, the following letter, from the Department of Local Government, was read:—"Mr. A…

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£1,200 Wanted. to Improve Narromine's Recreation Ground. Deputation To Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 5

The move that has been made recently in Narromine by a number of sporting enthusiasts to improve the recreation ground…

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At Loan Council Scullin to Go? Mr Moore's View Theodore's Millions Again Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 1

The meeting of the Loan Council at Melbourne adjourned last night without reaching finality. It is understood that Mr. Theodore…

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