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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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The City Council Reorganisation Proposals. Disruption Likely Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 1

It is reported in City Municipal Council circles that as soon as the Lord Mayor, Ald. Jackson, gives instructions to the Town Clerk to carry…

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Council's Works Overseer. Aid. Devine Makes a Suggestion. Aid. Whiteley Hits Out

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 May 1931 · page 6

AT the meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night, Ald. Devine brought forward a matter which caused a good deal of…

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Country Before Party Mr. McCUTCHEON OUTSPOKEN Gwydir Electorate Council's Decision (To the Editor)

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

Sir,--I wish to draw the attention of your readers, particularly those who have been supporters of the Country Party, to the unsatisfactory position…

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Around The Council Table Meeting of Aldermen

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on May 12, 1931. Present: Aldermen J. T…

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City Council Re-organisation Proposals Alderman Will Seek Injunction

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 1

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

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Municipal Rates Interest After July 31 Hint for Ratepayers

Western Age · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 3

Friday, July 31, will be the last day which municipal rates for the current year may be paid tree of interest additons. All rates unpaid at 1 p.m. on…

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Insurance Bill Second Reading Carried In Legislative Council Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

The Insurance Bill was read a second time in the Legislative Council last night on the voices and the House adjourned until to-day…

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Rains Cause Damage To Our Culverts and Roads Many Complaints Before Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 5

When the time arrived at last Council meeting for the civic heads to voice their complaints and bring under notice bad…

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Memorial Institute Up Against It Asks Council to Refrain From Charging for Services Request Acceded To

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 5

Local Councillors lent a sympathetic car to a request at their May meeting, from the Gilgandra Memorial Institute, when a…

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Night Tennis for Gilgandra Progressive I.O.O.F. Club to The Fore An Application Before Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

Before the last Council meeting was an application from the the Gilgandra I.O.O.F. Lodge Tennis Club, asking for a quote…

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Municipal Rates Interest After July 31 Hint for Ratepayers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 5

Friday, July 31, will be the last day which municipal rates for the current year may he paid free of interest additions. All rates unpaid at .4 p.m. on…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, May 18

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

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

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

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 6

The Council meeting on Monday night last did not lost long, and shortly after 9 o'clock all business was completed…

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Amaroo Shire Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 4

AT the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, Cr. Webb brought under the notice of the Engineer a washout on the Copper…

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Helping Destitute of Dubbo Relief Concert to Be Held Decision of Public Meeting Mayor Outlines Position

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 3

At a well-attended meeting at the Mechanics' Institute on Friday night last it was unanimously decided to hold…

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Town Hall Ceiling Repair at Last May Prevent Council Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 3

At last the Town Hall ceiling is being repaired and shortly the staff and alderton will be able to walk into the "Hall of the Wise" without the fear…

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Dubbo Farmers Discuss Difficulties Meeting of Agricultural Bureaux Council Unfair Taxation Opposed Marketing af Meat Criticised Butter for Local Consumption

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

Although the attendance was small, there was no doubting the sincerity of the farmers who discussed their…

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Sub-district Council. Of Dubbo Farmers Central Western Bureaux

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. D. Kelly presided at the regular meeting on Saturday afternoon Four others were present, just making the quorum…

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Newsy Notes From Nyngan Sporting Topics Personal Items Doings in the Town Council and New Weir

Western Age · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 3

Nyngan Public School has again revived its tennis club. Jack Lacey is captain and Alan Antill secretary. A tennis club has been established in…

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Municipal Rates Hints To Ratepayers Payment of Interest

Western Age · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 2

The Town Clerk advises that the Local Government Act sets out that interest shall be charged on all rates unpaid at the expiration…

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