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

Council & local affairs, 1905

572 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 29

Council Notices

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 4

Several important announcements from the Council appear in our advert, columns to-day. The date of the open court for revising the municipal lists of the borough…

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Municipal Election

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 20 January 1905 · page 2

Monday, 30th inst., is the last day for receiving candidates' nominations for the position of two aldermen and auditors for the Municipal Conncil…

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Mr. Norton and the Lord Mayor. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1905 · page 2

The case in which Mr. John Norton M.L.A., challenges the right of Alcerman when Taylor's occupancy of the Lord Mayoralty, was continued to-day…

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The Bush Fires Relief Fund Meeting in the Council Cham Hers

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1905 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Bush Fires Relief Fund was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon, at 3.30. There was only a small attendance, Mr…

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Correspondence. Alderman Smith’s Retirement. [To the Editor.]

Leader · Wednesday 25 January 1905 · page 1

Sir,—Now that Aid 0 J Smith has severed his connection with the Orange Council, after so many years of public life,-and purposes leaving the district,…

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"In the Park." an Open Letter to the Mayor of Bathurst

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1905 · page 2

Whilst the band is gaily playing " Hiawatha" And the people are around in crowds to hear…

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His Worship the Mayor of Wellington

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1905 · page 16

The term of office of Alderman Joseph Walker, Mayor of Wellington, is rapidly drawing to a close, but his Worship is determined to leave no…

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The Lord Mayor of Sydney Sydney

Leader · Thursday 26 January 1905 · page 3

The question of the Lord Mayor’s position, as raised by John Norton has been further adjourned till Tuesday next…

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Bathurst City Council

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1905 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst City Council was held at the Town Hall last evening. There were present : Aldermen A. E. Ennis (Mayor), H. P. Craig, J…

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Mudgee Council. The Gas Question

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1905 · page 11

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Council was held last night, when the Mayor presided, and there were present Aldermen Cohen,…

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Keep Off the Grass. Discussion in the Council. Unsatisfactory Conclusion. Evading a Decision

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1905 · page 2

Before the business of the Bathurst Council terminated last night, Alderman Craig called the Mayor's attention to what he termed a " very nice piece of poetry " that…

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Retiring Aldermen

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 10

The aldermen retiring are M. J. Mullins (Mayor) and J. S. Parker. The former is seeking re-election, but Ald. Parker is forsaking municipal honors…

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The Bush Alderman

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 16

IT is an accepted fact that all the brains of a provincial Municipal Council are contained in the craning of the Council Clerk. Sometimes the…

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Katoomba Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night, the Mayor in the chair. There was a good attendance of aldermen…

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Cudal Council

Leader · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of above was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Alderman Mullens (Mayor), Landauer, Parker, Green, and…

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All Open Letter. to Aldermen McP—, W—, S—, P—, and K—

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 2

The world has lost its brightness, The birds have ceased to sing, The band is very tinny And has lost its brilliant ring…

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Molong Council. Tuesday, January 24

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 13

PRESENT: Aldermen McGroder (Mayor), Black, Taylor, Kinna. Coy, Cockbaine, Tilbrook, Cole and Garlick. CORRESPONDENCE…

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Cudal Council. Tuesday, January 24

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 10

PRESENT: Aldermen Mullins (Mayor), Parker. Green, Landauer and Earngey. The Municipal List for 1905 was read and revised…

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Western District Labour Council. Medical Attendance at the Hospital

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 4

At the last meeting of the above the chief business dealt with was the letter from the secretary of the Lithgow Hospital Committee, to the effect that under…

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Municipal Revision Court

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 27 January 1905 · page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening for the purpose of revising the Municipal…

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