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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 27 of 57

East Orange Council. an Odoriferous Discussion

Leader · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of East Orange was held last night in the East Orange Council Chambers,…

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Socialists Set Back. French Municipal Elections, London

Leader · Thursday 7 May 1908 · page 2

The Collectivists and Socialists experienced numerous defeats in the French municipal elections. Though some Socialists were…

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Blaxland Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 3

The usual meeting of the above Council was held at Wallerawang on Wednesday, when all the councillors were present. The president, Cr. Galagher, was in the chair…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held at the Shire Offices on Tuesday last. Present: The President (Mr. S P…

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Concerning Hydrants. Statements by the Mayor and the Water Superintendent

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 May 1908 · page 4

The Mayor (Ald. Ireland), in a statement yesterday morning, said he had seen Major Bracey earlier in the day, and that gentleman spoke of the trouble which the…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 7

THE usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Shire Offices, Cum nock, on Tuesday last, there being present— —Councillors S. P. Reynolds (President, in…

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At Last! Ald. Packham Appointed Mayor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1908 · page 10

THE following proclamation appears in Wednesday's "Government Gazette," which speaks for itself:—Whereas the Local Government Act, 1906…

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Abercrombie Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

The Abercrombie Shire Council met at the Council Chambers on Wednesday last. There were present: The president (Councillor H. McIntosh, in the chair),…

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Turon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 4

At the meeting of the Turon Shire Council on Wednesday, the engineer reported that with the exception of two lengths the maintenance men had the roads in very…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council on Wednesday last Councillor Neate reported regarding, the result of the conference of shires at…

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Abercrombie Shire Council ROCKLEY

National Advocate · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

The Abercrombie Shire Council met at the Council Chambers on Wednesday last. The president (Councillor H. McIntosh) occupied the chair, and others present were…

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Meroo Shire Council. Regular Monthly Meeting Hargraves Progress Association Militant

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 May 1908 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the Meroo Shire Council was held on Thursday night last, when Councillors H. E. Single (president), S. W. Webb,…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held on Saturday, at the Council Chambers, Oberon, when there were present: Councillor T. C…

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Lyndhurst Shire Council. the Monthly Meeting

Leader · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Lyndhurst Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Blayney, yesterday. today. There were present: Cr…

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An Ex-Mayor's Bankruptcy Necessity for Mayoral Allowances Condobolin

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

Before the Acting-Registrar in Bankruptoy, George Randell said his official duties as alderman and Mayor of Condobolin had run him into financial difficulties. He…

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Council Special Meeting. Fixing the Rate. 4 [?]d in the [?] for All Services

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 2

A special meeting of the Lithgow Council was held on Monday night, when all the aldermen were present except Aldermen Bracey and Spooner…

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Cobbora Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 17

The Cobbora Shire Council met on Saturday, 11th instant, at Mr. Walker's hotel. The President took the chair at 2 p.m. Present:…

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A Shire Election Upset

Leader · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 2

The following case, from Manly goes to show how necessary it is that all elections should be conducted along strictly proper lines. As a general…

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Cudgegong Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Cudgegong Council was held on Tuesday afternoon when there were present the Mayor (Alderman G. Stewart), aldermen M. R. Lowe, T…

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Mudgee Council. Ordinary Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday night. There were present: His Worship the Mayor (Ald. A. F…

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