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

Council & local affairs, 1908

1,132 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 57

Blaxland Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

The meeting of the above was held on Wednesday, when there were present Councillors Berghofer (president), Skelly, Bulkeley, Moore, and Corderoy. An apology…

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Municipal Council

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. Present: Ald J. G. Derwin (Mayor,…

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Retirement of Alderman Bennett After 1812 Years' Service. Complimentary Reference in the Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 6

At the Council meeting, on Tuesday night, The Mayor (Ald, Spooner) said there was a duty devolving on the aldermen, and that was to acknowledge the services that…

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The Mayor's Defence

National Advocate · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

It was somewhat strange that the Mayor should have invited the ratepayers of West Ward only to his meeting last night. Were it plain Alderman…

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Blue Mountains Shire. Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

In connection with the Blue Mountains Shire Council's forthcoming elections, matters seem to carry little interest in the public mind; it having been expected that…

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Lyndhurst Shire Election a Riding. (To the Editor)

Leader · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

Sir,—Before touching on the above subject, I have to thank you for your kind and complimentary remarks in reference to my assistance to the…

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To the Electors of “A” Riding Lyndhurst Shire

Leader · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

Ladies and Gentlemen,— Having been nominated as a candidate for the position of councillor in the above Shire, I wish to place…

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Municipal Election. (To the Editor.)

Molong Argus · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

SIR,—It it rather amusing to stand at a distance and watch the present municipal contest. Each candidate does his own bit of quiet canvassing,…

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The Municipal Elections. Candidates' Addresses

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 6

Speaking at the meeting of electors at Oakey Park on Tuesday night, Mr. W. Ashley (who has not previously been reported), stated that he was not satisfied…

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The Municipal Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 4

In connection with the municipal elections, which take place to-morrow, we are requested by the returning officer to state that there will be only the one polling…

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Orange Municipal Elections. Address by Mr. Whitford

Leader · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 2

Mr. W. J: .Whitford; who is a candidate for young Ward, addressed the electors from the verandah of Mr R. Smith’s in Byng-Street, Last night…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 7

THE last meeting of the above Shire Council was held at Cumnock on Tuesday last. There were present—Councillors S. P. Reynolds (President, in the chair), R. H. Gavin…

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Alderman McPhillamy's Horse

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

Mr Alec Boyd, speaking on the Club House Hotel balcony last night, criticised Alderman W J McPhillamy's action in moving a motion rescinding Alderman…

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London's Lord Mayor. His Greatness

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 4

The Lord Mayor of the City of London is a familiar figure to the "man in the street," but of his real powers and privileges and the history of his…

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Millthorpe News. Shire Elections

Leader · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

To-day is the day on which the citizens are called upon to select representatives for the Shire Councils. It is a duty which involves on the…

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Turon Shire Election Addresses by Messrs Suttor and Wark Sunny Corner

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

Messrs H C Suttor and H S Wark, candidates for re-election to the Turon Shire Council, addressed the electors here last night in Francis' Hall. Mr…

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Municipal Election. Domination Day Speeches

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 2

ON account of the lateness of the hour we were unable in our last issue to publish the speeches of those gentlemen who spoke on Friday of last week at the nomination day…

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Correspondence. the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 5

SIR,—It would be interesting to learn whether Mr. J. E. Connor, who has been nominated for a seat in the Molong Council, will be able to legally occupy it, even if…

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Municipal Elections Democratic Candidates Rally

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

The rain which poured down last night did not deter the democratic municipal candidates from holding the advertised final rally on Mr Frank…

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Municipalization of the Baths

National Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1908 · page 6

Speaking at the Club House Hotel last night, Mr Alec Boyd said that in his advocacy of the municipalising of the swimming baths he did not mean that the baths…

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