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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

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Loan Council Firm Lang a Real Menace Melbourne, Later

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 1

In addition, the Commonwealth Government has announced its intention to withhold the £243,000 payable each month to N.S.W. by the Commonwealth…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire office on Saturday morning, there being present Cvs. Edwards, Goninan,…

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Apathetic Municipal Council Lets Galvanised Roley Poley Grow Unchecked Talbragar Shire Council Annoyed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

That the Dubbo Municipal Council apathetically allowed galvanised roley poley to grow unchecked in the municipality, while their…

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Coonamble Council Trouble Over Appointment of Alderman Alleged Political Pull

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

The Coonamble Municipal Council has decided to protect to the Minister for Local Government against the appointment of Mr. W…

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Talbragar Shire Council's Monthly Meeting Small Business Sheet

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

Talbragar Shire, which held its monthly meeting on Friday afternoon, had a small business sheet to deal with The president (Cr…

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Auditor for Talbragar Shire Council Appointment Held Over

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

The appointment of an auditor for the year was one of the matters considered by the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday afternoon…

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Lang's Latest Law Deprives Talbragar Shire Council of £400

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

Lang's latest law, repudiating the payment of rates to shire and municipal councils, deprives the Talbragar Shire Council of £400,…

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Graziers' District Council Meeting at Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 5

A MEETING of the Dubbo District Council of the Graziers' Association was held at Wellington on 27th January, those present being Messrs…

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Shire Relief Grants Gave Christmas Cheer to Unemployed Work at Eumungerie and Wongarbon

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

Through the medium of the relief grants received by the Talbragar Shire Council last year, unemployed at Eumungerie and…

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Shire Rates Cr. Gavel Opposes Increase Not Fair To Those Who Pay Rates Regularly

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 4

Arguing that the ratepayers willing-to pay should not have to carry the burden for those who could and would not pay their…

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Shire Rates Cows & the Clerk Chat & a Deduction

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 1

In view of the suggested rise in [?]albragar Shire rates, the following kent conversation between the Shire resident (Cr. F. J. Morley) and…

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Coonamble Council Trouble Over Appointment of Alderman Alleged Political Pull

Western Age · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 2

The Coonamble Municipal Council has decided to protest to the Minister for Local Government against the appointment of Mr. W…

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Around The Council Table Meeting of Civic Fathers

Western Age · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of aldermen of the Cobar Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, 2nd instant, when there were present: Aldermen J…

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Wage Reductions Trades Labour Council to Formulate Policy

Western Age · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 1

The Trades Labour Council has requested the A.C.T.U. to convene a congress to formulate a policy respecting the wage reductions. An emergency…

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Back to Campbelltown Municipal Jubilee Celebrations FEBRUARY 23 to 27, 1932

Western Age · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 1

The historic town of Campbelltown, on the main southern line, 33 miles from Sydney, will inaugurate a week's celebrations on…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last, there being present Crs…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. February Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 8

Present at the above meeting, held on Tuesday were: President Craig (in the chair), and Crs. Gibson, Scott, Roberts and Dugan…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. Careless Use of Fire

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

Notice is hereby given that although it is not necessary to obtain the approval in writing of Council to burn stubble, etc., from 1st February…

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Narromlne Municipal Council. Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 3

Present at the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, held last Monday night, were Mayor Smith, and Ald. Golding, Cox, Duffy…

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Electric Light Wanted. At Narromine Post Office. Mayor Smith Outspoken

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 5

At the Council meeting on Monday night, Mayor Smith had something to say in regard to the antiquated method of lighting the Narromine…

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