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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Macquarie Shire Council First Meeting Of New Councillors

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 3

THE first meeting of the newly[?]dected Councillors of the Macquane shire Council was held at the Shire office on Saturday morning last…

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Local Jottings Cobbora Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Cobbora Shire, which was held to-day Cr. J. M. McLcod was reelected President by his fellow Councillors…

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Our New Mayor His Life's Story

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 2

THE election of Aid. J. M. Whiteley to the position of chief citizen of Wellington is, if one can judge by the "talk round town"', a popular…

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For Tenth Year Cr. Edwards Elected President. Of Macquarie Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 2

At the first meeting of the Councillor, of the Macquarie Shire Council on Saturday last, Cr. Edwards was elected to the portion of President for…

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Local & General News Council Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 December 1934 · page 2

The new Council will hold its firs meeting, to-night. There is a long list of correspondence, including letters in connection with the water supply and…

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Talbragar Shire Rate for 1935 Council Against Increase

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 2

At the monthly meeting, yesterday afternoon, Talbragar Shire Council decided not to increase the rate for 1935, which will be 1 1/2d in the £…

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Cobbora Shire Council Cr. J. M. McLeod Re-elected President. New Councillors Welcomed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 7

THE first meeting of the new three-year term of the Cobbora Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers Geurie, on Monday, a special…

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Deputy Mayor Ald. Cleaver Elected New Committees Appointed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 7

Ald. A. W. Cleaver was elected Deputy Mayor at council meeting on Tuesday night, when he and Ald. J. H. Wark were the only nominees. He…

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Shire President Cr. Gavel Re-elected Unanimous Selection

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 2

At its first meeting, yesterday morning, the recently elected Talbragar Shire Council unanimously re-elected Cr. F. W. Gavel as president…

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Interest Reduction Council Saves £612

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 7

As the result of a reduction of interest granted by the Government, Dubbo Council will have £612 annually, which will help to lighten…

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Father and Son in Talbragar Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 6

Yesterday, Mr. Isaac Roberts, the first president of the Talbragar Shire Council, was presented with an enlarged photograph of…

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Straying Stock Impounding Officer Wanted New Council Meets

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 8

One of the questions discussed by the now council, which hold its first meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday night, was the straying stock…

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Dubbo Aerodrome Municipality Must Help

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 5

Unless the residents of Dubbo take sufficient interest in the establishment of an aerodrome for the town, to give the Talbragar Shire Council…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Ald. Permewan Elected Mayor. New Council Chambers to Be in Use Early in New Year

The Western Herald · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 4

The first meeting of the new Council was held on Monday evening last, and there was a good number of ratepayers present to hear the election of Mayor, and opening speeches. Ald. Permewan was elected Mayor unopposed, and Ald. Moxham Deputy Mayor…

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Those Weeds! Opinions Differ Discussion in Shire Council

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 2

A contention that men who did not keep down noxious weeds on their properties did not deserve to own the holdings, was opposed…

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New Shire Council Meets PRESIDENT T. H. E. Dugan Keeps Business Moving Old Established Policy Continues

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 2

With the newly elected Present, Cr. T. H. E. Dugan, in the chair, the first meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire's new Council was held on Tuesday last, immediately following the special meeting (reported elsewhere). Despite lengthy discussion on noxious weeds…

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Newcastle Council Lang Candidates Defeated

Western Age · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 1

Newcastle City Council elections look place on Saturday, when all the Long Party candidates were over-whelmingly defeated…

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Re-elected Ald. J. W. Smith Again Mayor Sixth Successive Term

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 1

For the sixth successive term, Ald. J. W. Smith was, on Monday night, elected Mayor for the Municipality for the coming year. His election was the result of a unanimous decision of Council. All the aldermen congratulated him and referred to his past activities as…

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New Shire President Cr. T. H. E. Dugan Eulogised New Councillors Welcomed

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 14 December 1934 · page 7

At the special meeting of the Timbrebongie Shire Council held on Tuesday last, Cr. T. H. E. Dugan was elected unopposed to the position of…

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Town Topics The New Mayor

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 15 December 1934 · page 5

"My hopes regarding the election of Ald. G. Fitz Hill for another term as Mayor were doomed for disappointment, but I congratulate his successor…

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