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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 15 of 57

Will of the People Defeated Shire Election Incident. Uninitialled Ballot Papers. Bowraville

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 2

A numerously signed request has been forwarded to the Minister asking him to exercise the provisions of the 39th clause of the Local Government Act in…

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Gulgong Municipality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1908 · page 6

The names of Mr R. A. Hornsey and Dr Blaney have been submitted to the Governor with a view to their appointment as aldermen of Gulgong Council…

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Blaxland Shire Council. Presidential Election. Councillor Galagher Wins on a Draw

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 3

A special meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council was held on Wednesday for the purpose of electing a president for the twelve months from March 1st. There was…

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Council Affairs

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 3

The statement made by the Mayor at Monday night's meeting of the Council shows a satisfactory financial position. The total revenue last year from all sources…

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Molong Council

Molong Argus · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 6

THE ordinary meeting of the Molong Council took place on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor (Ald. P. F. A. [?]), and Aldermen J. S. Taylor, J…

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East Orange Council

Leader · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 2

The first meeting of the new Council was held in the Council Chambers., East Orange, on Wednesday night, there being present the Mayor…

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Municipal Electors' Association

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 4

A meeting of the above was held last night for the purpose of receiving the report and balance sheet, showing the operations of the association during the…

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Municipal Rating and the Referendum. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 3

Sir,--The work of reform in the matter of rating has so far been confined to urging the local electors to return anon pledged to one general rate on unimproved values for…

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Municipal Baths. (To the Editor.)

Leader · Friday 14 February 1908 · page 4

Sir,—I think I have found the solution of the problem “How shall Orange have its bath?” by the simple plan of passing a law compelling…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 7

THE first meeting of the newly-elected Council was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. There were present—The Mayor (Ald. Kinna), Aldermen…

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Shire Presidents

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 4

Councillors H. C. Suttor and W. F. Hodge have been elected president and vice-president, respectively, of the Turon Shire Council. Councillor Gallagher is the new…

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Correspondence. Molong Municipal Council. (To the Editor.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 12

SIR,—As a ratepayer who takes some interest in the municipal matters I always read your correct and careful reports anent the doings of this body. I also perused with…

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Molong Council's Troubles

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 6

The Molong Municipal Council has not yet been able to secure a certificated Council Clerk. After advertising twice, they met with no response from a…

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Municipal Rating. and the Referendum. (To the Editor.)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 19

Sir,—The work of reform in the matter of rating has so far been confined to urging the local electors to return men pledged to one general rate on unimproved values for all…

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The Mayor's Financial Statement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 2

THE press has a duty towards the public which no personal consideration should be allowed to obscure. When, therefore, we call…

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Blue Mountain Shire Finances

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 2

After the election of the president, Councillor Waterhouse, at the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council, the president explained that, though the accounts…

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Health of Cook-Shop Employees Proposal by Alderman Meagher Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 3

At the meeting of the health and bylaws committee of the City Council. Aderman Meagher said a matter of great importance to the community was…

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East Orange Council Vacancy

Leader · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 3

It appears that the keen Interest which was manifested in the recent municipal general ejections at East Orange will be repeated on the…

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Election of Blaxland Shire President. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 2

Sir,--As a ratepayer of the Blaxland Shire, I was somewhat surprised at the Councillors making a change in their president this year. The new president may…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 1

The Oberon Shire Council had its first meeting since the election on Saturday last, at 10 o'clock, at the Council Chambers…

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