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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1935

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Member of Council Motor Traders' Association

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 4

In their column of "Personalities" at the recent Motor Traders' Conference held in Sydney, the last issue of "The Farmer and Settler"…

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First Nomination Legislative Council. Sir Charles Rosenthal Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 1

The first nomination received for the vacancy in the Legislative Council, caused by the elevation of Mr. H. S. Nicholas to the Supreme Court…

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Aldermen Differ Donation To Swimming Club. "Working to Help Council," Says Alderman Duffy

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

A proposal to donate two guineas to the prize list for the Swimming Carnival was defeated by an amendment to give a…

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Cobar Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Cobar Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday last. The Mayor (Ald. T. A. Murray)…

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By Air Mail. Letter From the Lord Mayor of London

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

By the first overseas air mail several copies of the Narromine "News" were sent to England. One of these copies was forwarded to the Lord…

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Considering Purchase of New Truck. Grant Of £100 For Dappo Road. Municipal Council Calls for Fresh Tenders Fob Supply of Gravel

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 2

Giving equal and impartial consideration to different matters, ranging from the price of ad minion to the Swimming Outrival to the advisability of purchasng a new truck for the Electricity Departent, or for general purposes, the Narromine Municipal Council…

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Shire Rates David Kelly Moving

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 5

As hon. secretary of the F. and S. Association at Quandialla, our old friend, David Kelly, is on the warpath. He is canvassing all Western shires…

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Wellington Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 6

THIS usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday night last, the…

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Welcomed to Council

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1935 · page 1

Ald. V. J. Rubenach, who was elected to Council in Saturday's by-election, attended his first meeting last night, when he was cordially welcomed…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 3

Although the Gilgandra Shire Council made an early start on Friday morning with the monthly meeting, it was about 5 p.m. before…

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Municipal Council. Special Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 6

A SPECIAL meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday night last for the purpose of going into the matter of the Council's agreement with Mr…

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Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting Credit Balance Anticipated at End of Year Many Road Complaints

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 5

THERE was a full attendance of Councillors at the monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire Council, held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on…

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New Shire Valuer Mr. E. V. G. Townsend

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 5

The appointment of Mr. E. V. G. Townsend a Shire Valuer was made at last meeting of the Gilgandra Council…

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Bridge Sought at Breelong Deputation to Council

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 6

At 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon a deputation consisting of Messrs. F L Lucas, J. D McCarthy, F A Cox, W…

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Fortnightly Reports For Dubbo Council The Bank Account Stays Put

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 6

The Town Clerk's report, at Tuesday night's meeting, revealed collections:—General fund 1250, lighting £65, water £214, loan £5, sewerage £251…

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Alarming Spread of Stink Wort Council to Take Action Skeleton Weed Reported

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 1

At Friday's meeting of the Gilgandra Shire Council the President (Cr. P. Fallon) said that Mr. Lummis had drawn…

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Formal Business at the Dubbo Council. Another Bowser Needed Lengthy Correspondence Ald. White's Illness

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 7

Mayor Duffy presided over Tuesday night's Council meeting. The mercury just sizzled and from the outset, coals were removed by aldermen, public and…

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Council Halts Dubbo Gas & Electricity Franchise Bill Chamber of Commerce Movement Supported Ald. Cleaver States Solid Case for Delay Narrow Margin of Six-Five

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 February 1935 · page 4

That copies of the Dubbo Lighting Co. first franchise, together with the new franchise, be placed on the Council table, at the next meeting, for the perusal of the newly-elected aldermen…

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The Roxy Theatre Opened by Mayor Greeted With Packed House

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 1

The Roxy Theatre date Protestant Hall), in Church Street, opened last night to a packed house. Fortunately patrons arrived early and the lights…

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Dubbo Gas and Electricity Franchise Ald. Fitz Hill's Attempt to Change Decision Council Again Votes to Delay Bill in House Will It be Liable for Breach of Contract?

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 10

Will Dubbo Council, in delaying the completion of the Dubbo Gas and Electricity Franchise Act, lay itself open to a claim for damages for breach of contract? That possibility was mentioned at a special meeting yesterday afternoon, when Aid. Fitz Hill…

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