Shire Appeals
Since it was decided at last Saturday's meeting that the ratepayers should appeal in a body against the present unimproved capital value of…
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Council & local affairs, 1931
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General Council Business
The February meeting of the G[?]gandra Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday last, when the President (Cr. E…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Civic Fathers Discuss Welfare of Dubbo New Aldermen Welcomed Economic Committee Elected
Although a good deal of business was dealt with, discussions were not as prolonged as usual at Tuesday night's Council meeting, when the Mayor (Aid. G. Fitz-Hill) was in the chair. Others present were Aid. J. Francis, E. A. Tink, J…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gallery at Council Meeting
Probably drawn by the fact that Aid. Gilbert and Orbell were making their first appearance as aldermen, a large "gallery" was a feature of Council…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sunday Sport Protest From Methodist Church Aldermen Praised By Bishop of Bathurst Will Oval Be Closed to Cricket ?
In all probability, the Dubbo District Cricket Association will not be able to play many more Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Pat on the Back For Local Firemen and Council Employees Good Work Praised
Members of [?] staff of the Gilgandra Power House and the Gilgandra Fire Brigade, were warmly lauded by Pesident E…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An Economy Proposal Joint Engineer For Gilgandra and Wimgadee Shires Local Council Will Bonefit by £212 Per Annum
At the monthly meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council, held on Friday last, [?] was decided to approve of the appointment of a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local Jottings Municipal Election
A poll for the purpose of electing an alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Gordon Wilkins, will take place at…
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According to the Town Clerk's report adopted by Council on Tuesday night, the rate collections since the last meeting were: General, £370…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Holidays for Municipal Engineer
"That the Engineer be asked to take three months' holidays without pay from March 3," was a notice, of motion which Aid. Duffy was to have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Municipal Works Noxious Weeds Destruction Sewerage Matters Despite the fact that the
Council has been unable to carry out a large works programme, a good deal of useful work was done in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Nyngan Notes The Baby Clinic Rail Car--A.L.P. President Honoured--Eight-Hour Procession--"Minnie" Golf--Hospital Matters--Municipal Affairs--Bringing Down Costs--Band Music, etc. Hospital Matters
At the last Hospital meeting the Directors' received a balance-sheet from the Hospital staff and Mr. P. Logan, who helped with the function…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Over a Thousand Dubbo District People Agree to Unite ! Almost Bankrupt for Protection of Primary Industries Must Save Australia From Chaos "Time For Country People to Have Voice In Government" No Time for Repudiation Advisory Council Policy Unanimously Endorsed
If any one doubted that the men on the land were facing one of the greatest crises in the history of Australia, a visit to the meeting held in the Royal Theatre on Tuesday afternoon would have shattered every doubt. Over 1000 residents from all parts of the Dubbo district and various other Western centres gathered together to speak in one "We in the country are faced with circumstances the like of which we have never fared before in Australia. We are almost bankrupt. The prices…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Timbrebongie Shire Council. Last Friday's Meeting
Present at the monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire, last Friday, were President Gibson (in the chair), and Crs. Heane, Craig, Scott, Job…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mayor Fitz Hill Back at Civic Helm Dubbo's Double Meeting Aldermen Orbell and Gilbert Make Maiden Bow The Newcomers Hold Their Own
The Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. G. Fitz Hill) left for a holiday about a month ago. During his absence the Council meeting [?]psed, so a double dose of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Town Council Reports Improved Receipts List of Defaulters
At Tuesday's Council meeting, double-barrel reports were read and adopted. TOWN CLERK…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Municipal Election
We learn that Mr. R F. King has been selected as the Labor candidate to contest the vacancy on the Bourke Municipal Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Function at Newtown New Aldermen Congratulated
An enjoyable function was held at Mrs. Hinch's residence in Fitzroy-street, on Friday night, when a victory social to celebrate the return of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting
THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held last night, there being present, ALds. W. Rose (Mayor),…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Abolition of State Parliament. Proposed by Ald. Devine. Matter Before Council
AT Thursday night's meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, Aid. Devine brought forward the proposal for the abolition of the State…
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