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

Council & local affairs, 1907

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday night, when the following aldermen were present:--The Mayor (Ald. Spooner). Aldermen Bracey,…

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Testimonial to Mr A Patterson Strong Remarks by the Mayor

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 2

Less than a dozen gentlemen attended the public meeting at the Town Hall last night to decide upon the best means of recognising the services of…

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The Housing Question in Lithgow. Some Insanitary Spots. Powers and Duties of the Council. Ii

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1907 · page 6

In Tuesday's issue the need for sanitary attention in certain parts of Lithgow was emphasised. A visit to other localities immediately surrounding Lithgow, and in…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1907 · page 10

THE adjourned meeting of the above Shire was held at their office, Cumnock, on Monday last, Councillor S. P. Reynolds (President), presiding…

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East Orange Council

Leader · Saturday 16 March 1907 · page 2

The usual Fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of [?] held last night in the Council Chambers…

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Oberon Shire MR. M. J. Looby Appointed Clerk Oberon

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1907 · page 2

A meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held today, there being a full attendance of members. Nine applications for the position of…

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Blaxland Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1907 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council was held in the Council's office at Wallerawang on Wednesday, the 13th inst. The members…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1907 · page 2

The Shire Council met at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 16th, the whole of the members being present. The minutes were read and confirmed upon the motion…

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Blue Mountain Shire

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 March 1907 · page 1

The president (Mr. E. W. Maidment) was appointed to attend the shires conference in Sydney on March 25. Among the matters the president was urged to advocate…

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Corrupt San Francisco Mayor Schmitz and Abe Ruef Committed for Trial London, Sunday afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1907 · page 2

Eugene Schmitz, the Mayor of San San Francisco, and Abe Ruef, the San Francisco "Boss," have been committed for trial on charges of…

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Lyndhurst Shire Council (Contributed)

Leader · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 4

The first meeting of the above Council at Blayney was held on Monday morning; when the following gentlemen were present: Councillors…

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Shire Council of Turon

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 2

An extraordinary vacancy having occurred on the Shire Council of Turon, through the resignation of Mr James Crossley, Mr J J Sullivan, of Alloway Bank, is to be…

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Millthorpe Mems. Shire Council Conference

Leader · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 4

Mr Str[?]feild President of the Lyndhurst, Shire Council; has accepted an invitation to attend a conference of Shire Councillors to be…

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Correspondence the Bathurst Municipal Gas Works (To the Editor, National Advocate)

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1907 · page 4

Sir,— I have received a copy of your piper containing a report of Mayor Webb's speech of February 12th, and can assure you, sir, that I am simply…

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Turon Shire Council SOFALA

National Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 4

A requisition extensively signed has been presented to Mr. George Taylor requesting him to stand for the position of Councillor to the Turon Shire…

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The Mayor and Mr Patterson Reference in the Council the Mayor's Explanation

National Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 2

At last night meeting of the Bathurst Council, before business was proceeded with, Alderman Kenny said that as a matter of privilege and with the…

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Shire and Municipal Conferences SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 2

A conference of Shire Councils in the State will be opened in Sydney next Monday. The object of the conference is to discuss a number of…

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Mr Ambrose's Visit to Orange The Turf Questions in the Council Just a Holiday Trip Parkes Races Second Day Parkes

National Advocate · Thursday 21 March 1907 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council, Alderman Gartrell asked the Mayor:— Was your Worship aware of Mr Ambrose's Beautiful weather prevailed for the second day's racing of the Parkes Jockey Club. The attendance was good and the racing excellent. Results:—…

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Molong Council

Molong Argus · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 6

THE ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. P. F. A. Kinna), and Aldermen J. Wren, J…

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Orange Council

Leader · Friday 22 March 1907 · page 2

The following motions are on the business paper for die next meeting of the above Council; to be held on Tuesday evening next…

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