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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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The Year's Work in the Municipality Mayoral Minute Comprehensive Report

The Wellington Times · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 6

AT the last meeting of the old Council, which was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night last, the Mayor, Ald. J. F. Walker,…

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A Poetic Alderman

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 6

As already stated in our Council meeting report last issue, Ald. J. Kessey is not seeking re-election. In his farewell speech at the…

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Ignore Politics. in Shire and Municipal Elections

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 6

On December 1, 360,000 shire ratepayers and over a million municipal ratepayers will have a voice hi determining the choice…

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Parking Of Cars Question Again Discussed in Council. Letter From Sergeant Baxter

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 7

Some time ago the Police sought the assistance of the Council to make angle parking. in Narromine, operative. At…

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The Last Round Up The Old Council's Final Meeting Care of Parks and Electrical Extensions

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night. As this was the last meeting of the old Council, aldermen were keen on cleaning up the old business. Amongst the principal business was the decision to extend the electric light to…

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Municipal Election

The Western Herald · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 4

Voting for the Municipal Election takes place tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eighteen candidates have been…

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Play Your Part in Municipal Management

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 30 November 1934 · page 2

To-morrow every ratepayer in the Municipality will be able to play a part in the management of Narromine by voting for the men he thinks…

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The Last Meeting Talbragar Shire Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 2

Although several important matters, dealt with elsewhere in this issue, were discussed at the last meeting of the present Talbragar…

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Dubbo Aerodrome Site Selected Shire Council's Move

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 6

Another step towards the establishment of an aerodrome at Dubbo was taken by the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday afternoon, when…

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To-day's Election For Municipal Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 1

Remember, every person over 21, whether a ratepayer or not, may [?] if on the roll. Twelve crosses must be put on the…

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District News Narromine Municipal Elections

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 1 December 1934 · page 4

Very little interest is being taken in the forthcoming Municipal elections. It is thought that the members of the old Council will be returned…

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Mayor Defeated Local Government Elections Small Poll

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 December 1934 · page 2

ON Saturday last the people of the State had the opportunity of ex-pressing their choice in the selection of aldermen and councillors at the…

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In Talbragar Shire Two New Members

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1934 · page 2

With Crs. F. W. Gavel and P. J. Morley returned unopposed, elections were held in "A" and "B" Ridings. In the first, John Roberts (sitting…

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New Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 2

The first meeting of the newly-elected Municipal Council will be held at the Council Chambers tonight at 8 o'clock. It is a special…

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Cobar's Mine Tanks Mayor's Minute

Western Age · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 2

The following minute was tabled at the last Council meeting by the Mayor (Ald. J. T. Maidens):—"Whilst in Sydney in August of this…

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Shire President T. M. Scott Retires Timbrebongie Council's Last Meeting Comprhensive Report On Year's Work

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 8

On Tuesday last, after being a member of the Timbrebongie Shire Council for a quarter of a century President T. M. Scott occupied the chair for the last time. Eulogistic reference to the work he had done were made by Councillors present, all touching…

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Woman on Council Nyngan Municipality 11 Votes Off Top of Poll

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

Women are still coming to the fore, even in Local Government circles for, as the result of the Nyngan Municipal elections, Mrs Beatrice…

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Ald. T. A. Murray Elected Mayor Ald. Edwards Deputy

Western Age · Friday 7 December 1934 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday last. Ald. J. T. Maidens (Mayor) presided. Others…

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ALD. M. J. Duffy New Mayor of Dubbo Voting Was Six All Drawn From Hat

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 8 December 1934 · page 1

As the result of a secret ballot, conducted at a special Council [?]eeting, yesterday afternoon, Ald. Duffy tied with Aid. Gordon Fitz…

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New Mayor Alderman J. M. Whiteley Unanimously Elected

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 2

A SPECIAL meeting of the new Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last. Those present were:…

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