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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Mayor's Relief Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 4

The committee handling the concert in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund is [?]king good progress with the programme. While there are still some…

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Shire Rates 10 Per Cent. Reduction. Suggested by Council's Solicitor

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

THE ratepayers of the Wellington Macquarie and Cobbora Shires have been endeavouring for some time to get a further reduction in the land…

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Send-off to Town Clerk. By Municipal Council Employees

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

THE staff of the Wellington Municipal Council last night took the opportunity of saying good-bye to their chief, Mr. E. W. Williams, the…

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Council Meeting Postponed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 6

As repairs are being carried out at the Town Hall, Tuesday night's Council meeting was postponed. It will probably be held on Tuesday night…

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No Money Council Dismisses Employees Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 4

It was announced at a meeting at Alexandria Council last night that owing to its inability to pay wages, Council had dismissed all employees…

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Employees Dismissed. Council's Action Short of Funds. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 1

It was announced at a meeting of the Alexandria Council last night that owing to the inability of the Council to pay any more wages, all…

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

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 5

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

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Timbrebongie Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

Present at last meeting of the above Council were the President (Cr. Gibson) in the chair, and Crs. Job, Scott, Heane, Roberts and Craig…

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Council's Elections Are You on the Roll?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

Residents of Dubbo are given a reminder that the Civic elections will be in full swing in November—only a few months hence. In the interim, every…

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Mayor Entertains

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 3

After the presentation, at the invitation of the Mayor (Aid. W. Rose) those present adjourned to Mr Tom Enderby's refreshment rooms,…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, when a full…

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MR. E. W. Williams Farewelled. And Eulogised. Receives Presentation from Aldermen

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 3

AT the conclusion of the ordinary business of the Wellington Municipal Council on: Thursday night last, opportunity was taken by the…

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Welfare of Dubbo Municipality Discussed by Aldermen Claim From Engineer Legal Action Mentioned Mentioned

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 2

Many Municipal matter, were discussed at Tuesday night's Council meeting, when the Mayor (Ald. G. Fitz-Hill) presided over Ald. J. Banian, F. Gilbert, G. Cole, A. E. Orbell, J. H. Wark, J. F. White, E. A.Tink and J. F. Francis. The Town Clerk (Mr. J…

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Mayor Lost Bet Pays £10 to Hospital

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

At a public meeting at Williamstown, convened by the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to protest against the appointments by the…

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£1000 for Shire Bugle Guble Bridge President's Successful Mission

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 7

After months of delay and the usual length of official red tape, the Talbragar Shire Council is to receive a grant of £1000 to pay…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Office on Saturday morning last, there being present: Councillors Edwards…

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Mayor's Relief Fund Concert

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

The committee in charge of the Mayor's Relief Fund concert are sparing no pains to make Thursday night's concert a huge success because warm…

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Council Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

The Civic Fathers will hold their usual fortnightly meeting at the Town Hall to-morrow night. The business sheet is short, and the aldermen should…

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Talbragar Shire Council Finances at Low Ebb £1000 Grant for Bugle Guble Bridge Councillor's Monthly Meeting

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

At Friday afternoon's meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council, it was shown that finances were at such a low ebb that it was impossible to carry out other than urgent road work. The only light in the financial darkness was that the Minister for Local…

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Grand Concert Mayor's Relief Fund Helping Dubbo's Distressed Women and Children

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 4

With the object of raising funds to supply necessary winter comforts to the distressed women and children of Dubbo, a grand…

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