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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 22 of 57

Municipal Election. Mr. Bodey’s Address

Leader · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the electors of the Young Ward was held at the Gladstone Hotel last night on behalf of Mr. Bedey’s candidature for Young Ward…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Oberon, on Saturday, at 10 o'clock. Councillor T. C. Brennan…

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An Alderman's Liability Case at Temora Temora

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

A case of importance under the Local Government Act was decided at a special sitting of the Temora police court yesterday, when Ald. Charles Bede Trefle, brother of…

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The World Canadian Immigration the Illegal Order-in-council. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

It appears that the decision of Mr. Justice Clements, of British Columbia, to the effect that the order-in-council of January 8, under which a number…

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Municipal Concert

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

The second municipal concert and biograph entertainment in Machattie Park last night attracted another large gathering. There was a change…

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Municipal Election. Mr. Whit Ford’s Candidature

Leader · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 2

Mr, W. J Whitford, the Independent candidate for Young Ward, addressed the electors at tho corner of March and Clinton-streets, last night,…

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Coolah Shire By-election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 15

There were two candidates for the seat in Coolah Shire Council rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr. Fraser. A poll was taken on Saturday…

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Cudgegong Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 5

The regular meeting of the Cudgegong Council was held on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present Alderman G. Stewart…

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Mudgee Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 11

The regular meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council was held on Monday night, when there were in attendance : Aldermen A. F. Cameron (Mayor), Jas. Loneragan, H J. Hall, C. R…

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The Council's Laborers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 3

Last week we briefly commented on the inconsistency of some of the Mudgee councillors when consideration was being given to the proposed…

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Orange Council. Special Meeting

Leader · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 3

A special meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Orange was held on Tuesday night in the Town Hall. The Mayor (Ald. Withington)…

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Alleged Cliquism in ,The Council

Leader · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 2

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Orange Council, Alderman McKay drew attention to a statement by Mr A. Gardiner, and which had been…

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Municipal Election. Mr. Burton’s Meeting

Leader · Thursday 2 April 1908 · page 2

Mr. A. O. Burton addressed a large number of the ratepayers of Young Ward at the corner of March and Clinton-streets, last night Mr…

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Katoomba Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the municipal council was held on Tuesday. The Mayor (Alderman Duff) was in the chair, and there was a fair attendance of…

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Molong Council

Molong Argus · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

THE ordinary meeting of the Molong council took place on Tuesday evening.[?]Geo. Packham, J. Wren,[?]Taylor, J.McGeoder, P.F.A…

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The Municipal Election. Mr. Bodey’s Candidature

Leader · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the ratepayers payers of Young Ward was held at the cornet of Moulder street on Wednesday night, to hear addresses from…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 8

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Molong Council was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last. There were present—Aldermen Packham, Wren, Taylor, Bamford…

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Municipality or Shire? Dissatisfied Ratepayers, Forbes

National Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 4

A unanimous petition is being signed by ratepayers within the Forbes Municipality, whose lands are situated on the south[?]s do of the Lachlan river,…

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Council Loans

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 10

EFFECTS which the Local Government Act will assist to bring about are these. Temporary loans can only be obtained after permission has been granted by the…

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The Municipal Election

Leader · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 2

Each of the three candidates, Messrs Dodey, Burton and Whitford, held meetings last night and addressed fair crowds of the electors of Young…

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