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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

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Thanks, Mr. Mayor Bouquet for Dubbo's Chief Citizen

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 2

Dubbo's Mayor (Ald. G. Fitz Hill) received a well-deserved bouquet on Friday night, when he presided at the public meeting to…

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Community League Want of Depot. Mayor Comes to the Rescue

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 5

THE usual weekly meeting of the committee of the Community League was held at the Council Chambers last Wednesday night, when the…

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Grand Concert in Aid of Mayor's Relief Fund Large Crowd Appreciates Programme

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 3

Held at the Empire Hall on Thursday night last, in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund, a splendid concert attracted a large crowd of…

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Council's Scheme Work to be Substituted for Dole. To be Sent to Minister

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 3

MR. Burns, an officer from the Department of Labor and Industry, recently visited Wellington and put forward the Bowral scheme to the…

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To Assist Council Ratepayers' Offer

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 1

A requisition is being largely signed by ratepayers of Dubbo, which will be presented to the next meeting of the Municipal Council. The requisition…

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Council of the Agricultural Bureau For the District of Dubbo Consider Problems on Saturday Afternoon Aid of the Press Appreciated

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 5

Mr. D. Kelly (Wongarbon) presided at the meeting, held in the Lands Office, and the districts of Dubbo, Buninyong, Little River, Narromine…

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Ball for Mayor's Relief Fund

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 1

Organised by Mrs. Kep Wllkins, a successful ball in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund was held in the Royal Theatre last night. The attendance…

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Around The Council Table Usual Meeting of Councillors

Western Age · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 2

The ordinary meeting of aldermen of the Municipality of Cobar was held in the Council Chambers on June 11, 1931. Present: Ald…

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Agricultural Bureau Meeting of Dubbo Council Farmers' Problems Discussed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 1

Delegates from Buninyong, Narromine, Little River, Wongarbon and Terramungamine attended the last meeting of the Dubbo…

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State Lottery From June 22 Executive Council's Decision SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday the Government decided to establish a State lottery and fixed the date for the…

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President's Activity at Conference Actions Endorsed by Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 1

I have to report, said President Townsend in his usual monthly minute to the Gilgandra Shire Council, of having attended the Shires Confer…

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Council Assists Hospital Free Light, Sanitary and Garbage Services For a Period of Six Months

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 2

For a period of six months, from 1st. July to 31st. December, 1931, Gilgandra Shire Coun cil will refrain from charging…

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Money to Be Applied for Council Contemplates Erecting Three Bridges News Will be Welcomed by Motorists

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 2

The travelling public, and motorists in particular, who have been occasioned much delay and inconvenience at the creeks on…

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A New Menace to District Landowners Galvanised Burr Declared Noxious by Council Action Will be Taken Against Those Who Do Not Destroy Pest

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 5

"I wish to direct, as a matter of extreme urgency, Council's attention to the deadly menace of Bassia Birchii, of Galvanized…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. Last Friday's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 7

Present at the above meeting, held last Friday, were President Gibson, and Crs. Heane, Scott, Craig and Job. Reports…

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Narromine Municipal Council Monday's Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 1

There was very little business transacted at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night, and at 8.30 the Mayor closed the sitting. Those…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Monday, June 15

The Western Herald · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 2

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

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Council Ladies Team

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 1

The following ladies will represent Council in the Matchett Cup competition on Wednesday next:--Misses A. Stevenson, E. Stevenson, L. Hull, A…

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Ratepayers' Suggestion To Help Council Work Instead of Paying Rates Aldermen Favour Proposal

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 2

"We, the undersigned ratepayer, owing rate, to Council, respectfully ask for permission to complete the unfinished work in…

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"A Legal Matter" Tactful Mayor Trouble Over Lighting Installation

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 2

"I'm afraid it is a legal matter between the owner of the property. and the Lighting Company, and I cannot give an opinion on it."…

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