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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1903

722 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 37

Farewell Social. ALDERMAN E. J. HAMEY, J. P.

Molong Argus · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 7

THE Methodist Church was the scene of another Farewell Social on Monday night when Mr. E. J. Hamey's friends had an opportunity of saying…

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Mayor of Cowra. Cowra

National Advocate · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Borough Council held last night Alderman Wm. Golsby was unanimously elected Mayor for the ensuing 12 months…

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Molong Council. Tuesday, February 10

Molong Argus · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 7

PRESENT: Aldermen John Black (Mayor), J. Tilbrook, W. R. Cole, G. Garlick, W. C. B. Bennett, J. S. Taylor, A. Parker, and J. McGroder…

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An Appeal. To the Christian Women of N.S.W., by the Evangelical Council of N.S.W.

Molong Argus · Friday 13 February 1903 · page 2

We have received the following from the Evangelical Council of N.S.W.:—In connection with the additional responsibilities that have been cast upon…

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Blayney Municipal Council

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday evening Present—the Mayor, Aldermen DeRose, Duncan, Hill, Stinson, and…

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Molong Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 5

THE regular meeting of the above Was held last Tuesday evening. Present—Aldermen Black (Mayor), McGroder, Parker, Taylor, Garlick, Bennett, Tilbrook, and Cole…

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Ex-Mayor V. Editor. (To the Editor of the EXPRESS)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 8

SIR,—Kindly grant me space in explanation of an article appearing in your contemporary's issue last Saturday and which purported to deal with my alleged connection with the "Windsor"…

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District News. Cudal. Matters Municipal

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 7

Since last writing matters have been somewhat lively in Cudal over the municipal elections. There were four candidates nominated for the two vacant seats, Aldermen W. Carman…

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Boers and the Council. London

National Advocate · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 3

Generals Botha, Cola Key ana Smuts have declined seats on the Transvaal Legislative Council because they do not believe it to be constituted…

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The Boer Leaders. Three Decline Seats in the Council. London

Leader · Monday 16 February 1903 · page 2

Botha, De la Rey, and Smuts have declined seats offered by the Government in the Transvaal Legislative Council, as they did not believe this…

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The Lithgow Council. Alderman Bracey Elected Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 1

A special meeting of the Council was held on Friday night for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. The whole of the aldermen were present. The retiring Mayor (Ald…

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The Day Labor System. Deputation From the Labor Council. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 3

A deputation representing tho Sydney Labor Council waited upon the Minister for Works this afternoon, to protest against the carpentry and…

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The Railway Drain. the Council Willing to Pay Half the Cost

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night, all the aldermen being present, the Mayor (Ald. Bracey) read the following letter, dated 12th February, from the Secretary for Railways :-- "With reference to the…

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Municipal Valuation

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 February 1903 · page 2

In committee last night, the Council opened and dealt with applications for the position of municipal valuators for the ensuing year. Two were required and five applications were received…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 2

The first regular meeting of the above since the elections was held in the Town Hall last night. Present Aldermen Dalton (Mayor in Chair),…

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The Legislative Council. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1903 · page 3

The Boer Generals, though declining seats themselves, have promised to cooperate with Lord Milnor in selecting other representatives to fill the Boer…

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East Orange Council

Leader · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above Council was held last, night in the Council Chambers.- Present: The Mayor (Alderman Chalmers); and…

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Municipal Council

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. Present: Ald. C. J. Derwin, Mavor…

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Correspondence. the Duty of Aldermen. (To The Editor)

Leader · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 2

Sir,—As an old ratepayer and resident of Orange permit me to draw attention to the great indifference shewn by our aldermen to the town’s…

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Lithgow Borough Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 6

The first regular meeting of the new municipal year was held on Monday night. The whole of the aldermen were in their places. The minutes of the last meetings were read and…

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