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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 4

By advertisement in another column it is announced that the Municipal Election for nine Aldermen will take place on the 1st…

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Bowser Barricades and Building Regulations Insurances, Noxious Weeds And Swimming Baths Narromine's Civic Fathers Deliberate on Municipal Matters

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 7

Varied Indeed was the programme for Monday night's Municipal Council meeting, which commenced Bt 7.45 p.m. and concluded at 10 P.m. The roll call was answered by all bar one, and a considerable amount of business was disposed of. Several matters are reported…

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Macquarie Shire Council Last Meeting of Old Council. a Year of Good Work

The Wellington Times · Monday 5 November 1934 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the Macquarie Shire Council was held the Shire office on Saturday last, and was the last meeting prior to…

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The Mayor Is Right

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 1

Replying to Ald. Gilbert, who said something should be done about a temporary scheme, the Mayor said there was no need for Council to get…

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Shire President Facing Serious Charge Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 1

When charges against Robert Bingham of having assaulted Mrs. Zoe Reid, with intent to commit a capital offence, was resumed at the Quarter…

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Local &General News Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 2

The business sheet for to-night's Council meeting is lengthy, and aldermen will probably have a late sitting. Included in the correspondence are…

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Dubbo District Bureau Sub-district Council First Meeting of New Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 5

The attendance was not what it should have been for the first meeting of this body, to greet Mr. A. Radburn, the new president…

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Aldermen's Questions Answered by Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 5

The Mayor had several important questions to answer at Tuesday night's meeting. In reply to Ald. Tink, the Mayor said…

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Council's Big Problem Rate Arrears Mayor's Straight Speaking

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 4

Straight speaking by the Mayor was a feature of a discussion at Council meeting on Tuesday night, when the question of taking action…

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[?]albragar Shire Council Triennial Election Residents of B Riding

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 3

[?] the request of a number of rate[?] I have accepted nomination for position of Councillor at the com[?]ction…

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Council Meeting Municipal Matters Quickly Dealt with

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 7

Although several contentious matters were discussed at Council meeting on Tuesday night, the general business was quickly dealt…

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Christmas Cheer Council Votes £25

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 6

As the result of a notice of motion by Ald. Duffy, Council on Tuesday night voted £25 towards the Christmas Cheer Fund,…

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Council Lorry For Sunday Cricket Match

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 3

"That the Council cricketers be allowed the use of one of Council's trucks, on Sunday, provided they bear the cost of fuel and any…

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Water Augmentation Summer Supply? Council's New Scheme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 5

By pumping from the new well, without waiting until the drive under the river is completed, Council hopes to have a plentiful supply…

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Council Nominations Eleven Seek Municipal Honors. Councillors For "B" Riding Unopposed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 4

The nominations for those seeking Local Government honors, closed yesterday afternoon at 5 p.m. Altogether ten nominations were received for…

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Nothing Yet R. J. Kierath and Council "Council Not Responsible"

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 3

Mr. R. J. Kierath's claim that he be recompensed for the cost (£68) of erecting a line to which other consumers of electricity…

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Cobar Council Deadlock Unusual Position Minutes Not Confirmed

Western Age · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council held lost Tuesday only four alderman put in an appearance, viz., the Mayor (Ald. J…

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The Council Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 2

Thursday next is the day set aside for receipt of nominations for Dubbo Municipal Council. On Friday at noon, the Returning Officer will declare the…

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Cobbora Shire Council Last Meeting of Three-year Term. Splendid Record of Retiring Councillors

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 4

THE ratepayers of Cobbora Shire should be proud of the Councillors who have been controlling the affairs of the Shire during the past term…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting Will Ratepayers Have to Pay to Watch their Children Swim?

The Wellington Times · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 5

THERE was a full Council on Thursday night last when the Aldermen met for deliberations after the usual fortnightly meetings had…

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