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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

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City Council Elections Hinge on New Act Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 1

It is reported in political circles that when the City Council Amendment Bill is introduced in Parliament shortly, members will be asked to abolish the…

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Dubbo's Mayor Ald. Fitz Hill Again?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 1

Dubbo Council, early next month, will elect its Mayor for the coming year. "The Liberal" forecasts that although there will be two candidates…

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Wages Tax Ald. Francis Slates Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 2

In a heated discussion on the Government's proposed wages tax, on Tuesday night, Ald, J: T. Francis accused the Mayor of being…

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Question Time At Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 2

Despite the heavy business sheet and the lateness of the hour, aldermen had quite a number of questions for the Mayor on Tuesday night…

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Council Bombshell Properly Re-valuation Residential Area Penalised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 2

At Tuesday night's Council meeting, the Mayor dropped a bombshell which will come as an unpleasant surprise to ratepayers. As the…

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Cobar Municipal Council Both Reservoirs to Be Used in Future

Western Age · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday last. The Mayor (Ald. J. T. Maidens) presided…

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Water Supply Augmentation Scheme Finalised by Council at Last Department Negatives Word of the Minister Dubbo Beaten for £4000 in Interest

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 2

The Council of the Municipality of Dubbo met yesterday afternoon, and, at revolver point, the aldermen reluctantly (and "without prejudice") submitted to the loss of 4000 of the best. Aid. Duffy, said it was a "dastardly deed," others may have thought it was worse…

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Busy Council Meeting End Of Mayor's Term. Unvelling Of Memorial Photograph.—No MOre Lo[?]ns for Narromine?—Ald. Duffy Indignant. —Speeding Lorries To Be Slowed Down.—Noxious Weeds In Municipality

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 7

There was a full Council at the usual fortnightly meeting on Monday night. The Mayor, Aid. J. W. Smith, presided, others present being; Aid. Ballhausen, Barlow, Barnett, Cox, Dundas, Duffy (Deputy Mayor), Fletcher ana Gelding; the Town Clerk (Mr. B. J. Mooney)…

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Talbragar Shire Monthly Meeting District Matters Discussed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 5

Matters of district interest were discussed when the Talbragar Shire Council held its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon…

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Park Improvement Council to Consider

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 3

A deputation, representing the Dubbo District Cricket Association and Sports Ground Improvement committee, met the Council Parks Coth [?]ttee at the…

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Council's Help Wanted by Swimmers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 2

As the result of a discussion at a meeting of the Dubbo Amateur Swimming Club on Thursday night, council's help is to be solicited in several…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 December 1933 · 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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Macquarie Shire President Cr. Edwards Electe[?] For Ninth Year

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 December 1933 · page 2

AT a special meeting of the [?]quarie Shire Council on Saturday last, Cr. Edwards was elected to position of President for the [?]…

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Council Sensation Mayor Adjourns Meeting Ald. Francis in Trouble

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 6

There was a sensational interlude at Tuesday night's Council meeting when, following Ald. Francis, refusal to apologise for an act of…

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Rate Collections Explanation by the Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 4

Of the £28,525 badgeter for 1933 Council has already collected £27,513 or 95 per cent., according to a statement made by the Mayor…

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Election of President Business For Friday's Shire Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 1

Perhaps the most important business to be dealt with at Friday's Shire meeting, will be to elect n president for the ensuing…

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Council Loans Large Interest Payments

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 1

A circular from the Local Govment Association asking for particulars of water and sewerage debts, was responsible for some…

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The Dubbo Pipes [?] the Wellington Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 1

Dubboites do not believe in hid their lights under a bushel. last Council meeting at Wellington, Messrs. M. E. Hector and…

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Council Saves £500 Water Supply Temporary Scheme Set Aside

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 4

Owing to the Public Works Department's delay in starting' the temporary water supply scheme, Council has decided to drop it, thus…

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Council Engineer Governmental Appointment Katoomba Up in Arms Katoomba

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 December 1933 · page 1

Ald. W. Freelander has had a most successful year of office as Mayor of Katoomba. After a year of peace and progress, it looks as if his Council may…

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