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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

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Around The Council Table Fortnightly Meeting of Aldermen

Western Age · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of aldermen of the Cobar Municipal Council was held on March 1, in the Council Chambers. There were present the…

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Local Jottings Shire Rates

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 2

The Macquarie Shire Council, in view of the large amount of arrears of rates still outstanding has decided to institute legal proceedings for…

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Revenue Falling In Shires and Municipalities Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 10 March 1932 · page 1

Estimates of yields from Municipal mid Shire rates reveal a serious decrease compared with last year. The falilng off is due to a large…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council. March Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 1

Present at the above meeting, held last Tuesday, were President Craig (in the chair), and Crs. Scott, Gibson, Roberts Mr. W. R. Payten…

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Narromine Municipal Council Monday Night's Sitting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 3

Present at the above meeting on Monday night last were: Mayor Smith and Aid. Golding, Cox, Duffy, Dundas, Barlow and Barrett…

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Sunday Sport at Bathurst Council Cancel's Decision to Take Referendum

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 4

The much discussed question of the Bathurst Coune allowing the use of the Sports Ground for Sunday football was definitely settled…

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Why the Rate Was Increased The "News" States The Case For Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 5

When Aid Duffy said that the rate-payers were complaining because the rate had been increased from £3/10/-to £5; he spoke the truth; the whole…

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Municipal Elections. Four Candidate Contest One Seats. Polling Day, Saturday March 12th

The Western Herald · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 3

The Municipal extraordinary election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Alcorn, takes place to-morrow (Saturday), when four…

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Narromine Council After Railway Picnic

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1932 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. J. W. Smith), Al[?] M. V. Daffy, J. Golding, a Barrow, [?] and A. B. Du[?]s [?] the Connell meeting on…

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting. a Review for the Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, there being…

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Another Pair of Braces for Shire Clerk Stevens

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 1

At press time came the following message from the Talbragar Shire Council Chambers:--"To-day is the 47th anniversary of the…

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Administrative Expenses Too High Mr. Kelly on Talbragar Shire "Clerk's Work a Mere Bagatelle" "Work Could be Done for £100" Farmers and Settlers Take Action

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 4

"That this Council appreciates the action of the Talbragar Shire Council in keeping down its rates under the present difficult position…

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Helping the Primary Producer Objective of Farmers and Settlers Association Annual Meeting of Dubbo District Council Farmers Discuss Vital Problems

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

Although the attendance was not as large as usual, the annual meeting of the Dubbo District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association, held m the Protestant Hall on Friday night last, lacked nothing in enthusiasm. For over three hours, keen and capable…

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Annual Meeting District Council Of Farmers and Settlers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 4

There was a representative attendance at Friday night's meeting, hold in the Protestant Hall, and apologies were sent from others who found it…

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Municipal Elections. MR. R. C. Dawson Elected

The Western Herald · Tuesday 15 March 1932 · page 3

On Saturday last an extraordinary election to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Dr. Alcot[?], was held, four candidates…

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Mayor Explains Why Footpaths Were Repaired

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

"Many ratepayers are uneasy because some of the footpaths have been top-dressed," said the Mayor (Aid Fitz Hill) at last night's Council…

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Shire Engineer Dismissed Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

Following a report made by Mr. Wylie, under the Local Government Act, the Orara Shire Council decided to dismiss its engineer, Alexander…

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Indignant Alderman Accuses "Liberal" of Misreporting Sequel to Recent Report on Tent Question

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

At a Council meeting on March 1, considerable discussion took place over the Federal Defence authorities demand to return the…

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Dubbo Council Last Night's Meeting General Business

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 4

Council concluded its meeting last night in 24 hours, the business. sheet not being unduly large. Discussion were keen, however, and…

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Straying Stock Menace Council on the Wapath

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 16 March 1932 · page 1

That Council is determined to put a stop to the straying stock menace was made evident at last night's meeting…

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