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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 4

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

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The Water Rate Causes Keen Debate In Council

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

AT the meeting of the Municipal Council last Wednesday night, a letter was read from the Department of Public Works, drawing…

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The Municipal Elections Lang Planners Routed J. S. Rosevear Defeated Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

THE Local Government elections in the County of Cumberland, postponed for political reasons, took place on Saturday. The reason advanced for…

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"Savours of Politics" Dubbo Council Discusses Premier Lang and His Rate Exemptions

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 4

Taking the view that a proposal savoured of politics, Ald. Francis at last night's meeting of the Dubbo Council objected to a motion of protest from…

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Lighter on Ratepayers' Pockets Valuations Fall; So Does Revenue Dubbo Council Adopts Year's Estimates

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 1

The main features of the Dubbo Council estimates adopted at a meeting last night was a reduction of revenue, which means a lessening of the…

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Valued Friend Council Regrets Passing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 2

The irony of fate removes a front-rank figure from the Local Authority life of the State—one, whose retirement will be deeply…

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Municipal Election Lang Planners Routed Labour Loses 45 Seats

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 3

The Municipal elections in the County of Cumberland resulted in the overwhelming defeat of the Lang Plan candidates. Even in industrial…

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Old and Trusty Dubbo Council and Its Old Hands

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 3

Should the Council retain the services of its old and trusty employees? This is the problem that confronts the Dubbo Council…

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Our Civic Rulers How Dubbo Council Began the New Year

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 2

Dubbo Council started the new year well if earnest interest counts for more than judgment. This latter aspect can be left to the private…

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Where the Money Goes More About Council's Estimates Administrative Expenses Too High--Works Expenditure Too Low

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 January 1932 · page 1

Details of the estimates adopted at Tuesday night's meeting of the Dubbo Council give the public some idea of where their money goes…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 4

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire office on Saturday rooming last, there being present, Crs. Edwards (President),…

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The Log of the "Trader Horn" Expedition Expedition in Darkest Africa--in the Elephant Country (Published by Arrangement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 3

But about the mail, it is remarkable how remote America seems from this place. Somewhere in forgotten ages, forms what looked like ours were living a conventional life, but it is all vague and chimerical. In the mail that Stanton brought was a clipping from the…

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Loan Council Meeting Lang Will Be There Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

Mr. Lang has informed Mr. Lyons that he will attend the Loan Council meeting on January 28…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting Question of Outstanding Rates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 5

THE President, Cr. M. McLeod, occupied the chair at the regular monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, held at the Council…

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Narromine Council Valuer's Work Approved

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting was held on Monday, in the Council Chambers. Present the Mayor (Aid. J. W. Smith), Aldermen G. F. Cox, M. V…

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Striking the Rate 2d in the £. For Cobbora Shire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 3

THE general rate for the Cobbora Shire Council for 1932. is to be 2d in the £. This was the decision of the meeting held at Geurie on Tuesday…

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Writs Of Execution. COUNCIL V. T. R. Millar and Others. Council Endorses Town Clerk's Action

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Monday night, Mr. B. J. Mooney, Town Clerk, reported:— In regard to verdicts given…

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Timbrebongie Shire. Monthly Meeting Held On Tuesday. No Increase in Rates

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

Present at the January meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire were President Craig, and Crs Heane, Gibson, Scott, Roberts and Dugan…

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Dole Increase Wanted By Trades Hall Council Open Orders for Workless Newcastle

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

The Trades Hall Council bus decided to demand an increase of 100 per cent. in the dole, also that dole coupons' should be replaced by open order so…

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No Reduction. For Spectators At The Baths. Did the Council Make a Bad Decision?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 4

At the Council meeting on Monday night, a letter was read from Mr. R. C. Tancred, hon. sec. Narromine Swimming Club, asking Council to…

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