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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

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Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 July 1933 · page 6

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

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Municipal Election Mr. J. P. Dowd Elected

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 July 1933 · page 2

A VACANCY was caused in the Wellington Municipal Council through the resignation of Mr. A. T. Smith, and nominations for the vacancy…

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The Mayor and the Sewerage (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 6

Sir.—I noticed in the report of the last Municipal Council that the Mayor, in discussing the sewerage quest on, in real. "Hitler. Fashion"…

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Case of Jam To the Lord Mayor of London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 2

Although it was pointed out that the gift would be more acceptable to the poor of Dubbo, Council, on Tuesday night, decided to send a…

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Gulargambone News Shameful Neglect By Shire Authorities Bririgle Creek-Armatree Road

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 8

Once again we are compelled to bring under the Shire officials' notice the deplorable conditions under which farmers will be compelled to…

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General Business At Dubbo Council Outstanding Water Rates

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 5

Included in the business dealt with by Council at Tuesday night's meeting, was a letter from the Public Works Department, which…

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Obey the Law Council Called to Book Bulli

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 1

The Government has challenged the Relief Grant expenditure of the Bulli Council, which paid award wages, instead of the basic wage…

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New Legislative Council Probable Strength of Parties Method of Voting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 8

The method of voting at the election to decide the memberchip of the new State Legislative Council during the second…

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Town Clerk's Bonus of £25 VENTILATED Mayor of Dubbo Defends His Staff Resents Imputations of the Armchair Critics Logical Explanation of Responsibilities

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 4

Strong exception to the statements made at a recent meeting of the Ratepayers' Association, in connection with the Town Hall staff, wan taken by the Mayor (Ald. G. Fitz Hill) at Tuesday night's Council meeting, when he expressed the opinion that if the "armchair…

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Narromine Municipal Council. Shortness of Aldermen

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 2

Again we have to commend the Mayor and Aldermen on the expeditious manner with which Council's business can be transacted. The…

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BOWE v. Municipality of Cobar. Claim For £400

Western Age · Friday 4 August 1933 · page 3

No evidence was tendered in this case. At the request of counsel, His Honor visited the properties of Mr. Bowe and on returning to court…

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Municipal Council at Narromine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1933 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. J. W. Smith) presided at Monday night's meeting, and Aldermen M. V. Duffy (Deputy Mayor), G. R. Barlow, G. F. Cox, A. B. Dundas…

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The Meat Council Under the New Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 August 1933 · page 1

The personnel of the Metropolitan Meat Industry Advisory Council, constituted under the amending legislation passed at last session of the State…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 August 1933 · page 6

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

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On the Rocks Council's Troubles

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 10 August 1933 · page 6

Talbragar Council is not the only Local Authority in a bud way financially Molong Council is right on the rocks. It is two men short and…

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Timbrebongie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 2

The President, Councillor A. J. Craig, presided at the monthly meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire, which was held at the Shire Chambers on…

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Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, 1st instant, Ald. H. J…

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Shire Sits Up. Prosecution Follows Warning. Timber Takers Unpopular

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 5

It was decided at the meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council on Tuesday last to take action. Council took the view that they were…

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Our Local Parliament. Proposed New Council Chambers

The Western Herald · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Council was he [?] on Monday evening last. President: Ald. T. Lee (Mayor),…

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Talbragar Toilers In Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 12 August 1933 · page 1

Talbragar Shire Council held its usual monthly meeting yesterday, when the President (Cr. F. W. Gavel) was in the chair, other…

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