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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Shire Grants Minister at the Conference Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 1

Mr. E. S. Spooner, Minister for Local Government, addressing the annual Shires Conference to-day, said that grants would be made to Shire Councils…

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Annual Meeting Dubbo Electorate Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 May 1934 · page 4

Judging by Sunday morning's meeting of the local Labor organisation, the members intend to put un a big fight for both Federal and…

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Aldermen's Questions Answered by the Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 2

The Mayer was called on to answer several questions at Tuesday night's Council meeting. One was from Ald. Kingston, who…

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A Bad Road Balladoran to Dubbo Remarks by Coonamble Alderman

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 10

Ald. Clark, at last week's meeting of the Coonamble Municipal Council, referred to the state of the road between Balladoran and Dubbo, on…

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Sunday Sport No Referendum Council's Decision

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 2

As Council decided on Tuesday night against Ald. Duffy's proposal to hold a referendum of electors on the Sunday sport question, at…

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Municipal Matters Short Meeting The Tent Question Settled

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 4

Council meeting on Tuesday night finished before 10 o'clock, the only controversial matter being Ald. Duffy's notice of motion to…

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Municipal Appeals Discussion

The Western Herald · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 2

Ald. Francis was informed that the solicitor had been engaged by the Council to look after their interests at the Appeal Court…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Short Sitting

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 May 1934 · page 4

THE usual, fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. The…

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Cowardly Assault on Councillor Council Meeting Falls Through Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 May 1934 · page 1

While Cr. L. Marshall was on his way to a Council meeting at Collingwood last night he was accosted by a man who handed him a slip of paper and…

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Trees Cut on Shire Roads Sleeper Cutters Before Court Benefits of Section 556A Extended Magistrate Issues Warning

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 4

"I find the case proved against Acourt, but [?] will d[?]scharge the dedfandants under Section 556A of the…

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Women's Loyalty League & the Empire Victoria the Good Publicly Honored Lady Game Farewelled by Council of Women Fair Sex Still Slaves to Fashion's Fads

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1934 · page 6

A valiant attempt is made each year to rouse the patriotism of citizens to a pitch when they will gather together and renew again those vows of loyalty…

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Ald. Fletcher's Remarks Resented By Mayor. Should Supporting Aldermen Pay Election Costs?

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 4

The brightest spot in Monday night's Municipal Council meeting was the discussion brought about when Ald. Fletcher, the bad boy of…

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Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 2

The regular meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday last, those present being Ald. J…

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Emergency Relief Works Cobar Council Co-operates

Western Age · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 3

A letter from the Municipality of Lidcombe sought the Cobar Council's co-operation in connection with emergency relief works. The letter read…

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Use of Oval. By Men's Hockey Club. Discussion in Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 2

At Monday night's Council meeting a letter was received from the Men's Hockey Club which asked for permission to use the sports oval on the…

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'Sheltering From Rates.' Charges For Mr. R. J. Kierath Electricity Supplied Outside Municipality

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 5

"He needn't think he's going to get it at the same price that I pay," said Ald. Duffy when Council decided to strike a rate of charges for…

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Over The Council Table Baths Manager's Honorarium Another Application For Full-Time C.P.S. "We Mightn't Be Here Next Year," Says Ald. Duffy

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1934 · page 7

Many matters were discussed et Monday night's meeting of the Municipal Council. A. definite proposal of works was adopted, Several aldermen experienced doubts as to whether they would hold office lifter the elections. The successful tenderer for the lease of Council's…

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 June 1934 · page 3

[?] usual monthly meeting of the the was held at the Macquarie [?] Council Chambers on Saturday [?] last there being present…

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Australian Agricultural Council. Dr. Page's Proposal Examined

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 June 1934 · page 3

"THE proposal made by Dr. Page for the creation of an Australian Agricultural Council is receiving prominence in all discussions of the…

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Mayor Outspoken On Government Apathy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 6

Two letters received from Government departments at Tuesday night's meeting were responsible for some outspoken criticism by…

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