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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

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Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 July 1935 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Shire Office on Saturday morning last, there being present, Crs. T. J. Edwards…

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Shire Conference Report by Macquarie Shire President

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 July 1935 · page 3

AT the Macquarie Shire Council meeting on Saturday last, the following report was submitted by the President, Cr. Edwards:—…

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Labor Party's Discipline Brisbane Aldermen Resign

Western Age · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 3

Obeying the Labor Party's Executive, three aldermen, who were recently elected to Parliament, have resigned from the City Council, which pays…

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Bourke Municipal Council. Public Meeting to Organise "Back to Bourke Week."

The Western Herald · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday…

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Council's Finance Auditors' Report

Western Age · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

The report of the Cobar Council's auditors, Messrs. Allen and Allen, was read at the last meeting of the Municipal Council, a copy of which is…

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Electric Light Franchise Company's Letter to Cobar Council

Western Age · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

The following is the letter sent by the manager of the Cobar branch of the Provincial Electric Supply Company Limited to the Cobar Municipal…

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Preference to Ex-Service Men Balmain Council's Request Some Pertinent Questions That Call for Answers

Western Age · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 2

At a meeting of the Wentworth Municipal Council held recently, a letter was read from the Balmain (Sydney) Council, "consisting of 25 per…

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Talbragar Shire Joint Engineer Proposed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 6

One matter discussed by the Talbragar Shire Council yesterday afternoon, when the general business sheet was light, was the proposal…

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Doings Around Dubbo district Municipal Council Parents & Citizens PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 4

Miss Forna Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, was taken suddenly ill on Saturday with pneumonia. Dr. Sutherland ordered her immediate…

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Shire Clerk Is Asked Questions Cr. Griffith Inquisitive

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 2

Although he deferred his notice of motion, asking; for discussion of the question an holding an inquiry, "for the purpose of terminating the…

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Welington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 6

AT the fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, held on Thursday night last, his Worship the Mayor, Ald. J. M. Whiteley,…

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Cleansing the Town Unsightly Posters and Hoardings Council to Take Action

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 3

AT thc meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council on Thursday night last, the Health Inspector (Mr. Kearns) gave a list of the places…

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Gilgandra Shire Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 6

The July meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Friday last, when the following were in attendance…

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Deputation From Timbrebongie Shire Gilgandra's Co-Operation Sought

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 1

A deputation from Timbrebongie Shire waited on the Gilgandra Civic heads on Friday afternoon last, with a view to…

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Collecting Cash Council's Weekly £1000

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 6

Since January 1, Council has collected £22,387 in rates, arrears, interest and other charges. This represents approximately £1000…

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Eliminating Menaces Council Takes Action

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 2

Dublin Council is tackling local menaces in earnest. Already it has taken action against straying stock and cyclists who ride without lights…

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To Maoris Shire Reports [?]P. Smith W. J. "Billy" Wallace B. Rogers Ungerie Annual Tennis Tournament

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 5

The following reports from officers were submitted to Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council: SHIRE CLERK…

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Council Has Another Midnight Sitting Little Controversy In General Business Tiling at Baths

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 4

Although matters dealing with electricity prices—detailed separately-were responsible for keeping Council sitting until after midnight…

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Lighting Company's Letter to Council. Contemplated Reductions Withheld Confer Wilts Company Aid. Moseley Still Hammers for Inquiry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 7

Council still is having a worrying time in connection with its decision to ask the Government to hold an inquiry into the operations of the Dubbo Lighting Company, with a view to instituting a two-part tariff, reducing prices and increasing consumption. At…

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DEPUTATION From Timbrebongie Shire. Gilgandra's Co-operation Sought

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 2

A deputation from Timbrebongie Shire waited on the Gillgandra Civic heads on Friday afternoon last, with a view to…

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