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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Local and General Items From All Quarters Lively Discussion in Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 2

a family council it was--as to the best place to get the children's shoes and slippers. Father won by stipulating the Ladies' Shoe Parlour, for he…

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Sane Government! Discussed by Gwydir C.P. COUNCIL Should Party Temporarily Abandon Its Identity?

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 1

That the Country Party should temporarily abandon its identity and merge with other parties to bring about a return of sane and…

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"Pretty Tough!" Says Our Aldermen. Application For Town Hall

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 6

The following extract from the Town Clerk's report, at the Council meeting on Monday night, caused both discussion and amusement:—…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, May 4

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 2

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

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TRANGIE Urban Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Our Civic Fathers met at the School of Arts on Monday night, when light business was transacted. Their chief discussion was on finance, which is…

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Disgraceful Scene In Council Chamber Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

Disgraceful scenes were witnessed at Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council last night, when an alderman and a man and woman came to blows…

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Untied Effort Necessary For Salvation of Australia Party Identities Must Be Sunk Lyons As Leader Important Meeting of Gwydir Electorate Country Party Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 May 1931 · page 3

One of the most important meetings ever held by the Gwydir Electorate Council of the Country Party took place in the Protestant Hall on Thursday last, when, by an overwhelming majority, it was decided to send resolutions to the Country Party Conference in…

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Lively Council Meeting

The Western Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1931 · page 2

Disgraceful scenes were witnessed at the Cabramatta-Canley vale Council last meeting, when an alderman and a man and woman came to blows…

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Nyngan News Hospital Finances—Bogan Shire Matters—Mother's Day—Golf at Warren - Tennis - Clothing for the Needy—Western Movement. Hospital Wants Cash

Western Age · Wednesday 13 May 1931 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Nyngan District Hospital the secretary informed Directors that [?] were [?] and that the overdraft at the bank had…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Question of Appeals

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 5

THE usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday, the following being present…

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Economic Aldermen Save Ratepayers' Shekels Reply to Cynics

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

At a recent Council meeting the Mayor was asked what savings had been effected through the recommendations of the Economic Committee…

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Questions at Council Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 8

The Mayor had very few questions to answer at Tuesday night's meeting of the Civic Fathers, Ald. Francis pointed out that it was…

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Council Discusses Municipal Matters Short Meeting Big Bill to Pay Main Roads Board's Action Criticised

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 7

There wat a good attendance of interested ratepayers at Tuesday night's Council meeting, when the Mayor (Ald. G. Fitz Hill) was in…

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Turned Down Ex-engineer's Claim for Expenses Council's Attitude

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 3

"That an Account form Mr. S. R. Hooper for travelling and incidental expenses incurred from January 6 to 12, 1930, be referred…

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Nyngan News Hospital Finances--Bogan Shire Matters--Mother's Day--Golf at Warren--Tennis--Clothing for the Needy--Western Movement. Hospital Wants Cash

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 5

At the last meeting of the Nyngan District Hospital the secretary informated Directors that funds were exhausted and that the overdraft at the bank had…

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Ald. Macdonald's Report to Council Lang a Veritable Will-o-the-Wisp Ald. Francis Says Save Stamps on Silly Letters Left to "Mac." to Lasso Lang

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 9

With a full Council sitting, the first business at Tuesday night's meeting was a report from Ald. J. B. Macdonald, tendered orally, at the request of the…

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City Council Re-organisation Proposals Alderman Will Seek Injunction SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

It is stated in municipal circles that as soon as the Lord Mayor gives instruction to the Town Clerk to carry out reorganisation proposals,…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

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 Defeated

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 4

Brocklchurst tennis players defeated Council yesterday by six sets 12 games. Council finished with 12 sets 113 games and Brocklchurst with 18 sets 125…

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Ratepayers Meet. Those Shire Appeals Still Want a Reduction

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 2

THE Appeal, Court, which was held on Friday in connection with the appeals by the ratepayers of the Macquarie and Cobbora Shires, has been…

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