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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 8 of 57

ALDERMAN McNElLLY’S COMPLAINT

Leader · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 2

It was not to be expected, perhaps, that the municipal elections would pass over [?] something in the nature of a contest between…

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Wyaldra Shire Election. Nominations Received

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 12

At noon on Wednesday, 22nd inst., Mr C. E. Hilton, returning officer announced the following nominations for the Shire elections:…

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Mudgee Municipal Council The Valuer's Assesments. A Rate of 7½d in the Pound Possible

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 22

The regular monthly meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council was held in the town Hall on Tuesday night last when there were present the…

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Deputation to the Mudgee Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 19

On Tuesday evening prior to the Council meeting, a deputation from the Mudgee Amateur Swimming Club waited upon the Mayor, Aldermen…

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Leadville Mems. On the Mend...Heat Wave—Social...Circus...Shire Candidate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 15

I am glad to report that Mrs W. R. Matchett, who is under the care of Drs McCreadie and Blaney, in Gulgong, is recovering from her recent…

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Misuse of Water Dealing with Delinquents. a Lenient Council. Drastic Action Necessary

National Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 2

Three cases of misuse of water, which are all the worse because of the uncertain condition of the town's supply, came before last night's meeting of the Bathurst…

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Municipal Elections Bathurst Nominations Contest in Each Ward

National Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 2

The nominations received by Mr D F W Veness, Returning Officer, for the forthcoming' municipal elections, are as follow :—…

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Gulgong Municipality. Nominations Received

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 12

The following nominations were received yesterday for aldermen. Mr. W. G. Gibbs returning officer. As only seven are nominated and nine are…

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Mudgee Municipal Nominations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 12

The nominations for aldermen for the Mudgee municipality close at 5 o'clock this evening. Up to the time of going to press (4.30 p.m.) the names of the…

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Cudgegong Municipality

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 13

The returning officer (Mr W. S. Walker) precisely at noon on Wednesday, declared the following gentlemen nominated as candidates for aldermen of the…

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Municipal Notes

Leader · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 2

THE first point that has to be made in a consideration of the approaching, municipal elections is that of the franchise. For a number or years…

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Municipal Elections. Candidates Support Their Nominations. Complaint of Political Bias. Orange

Leader · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 2

At noon yesterday the Returning Officer (Mr. F. 3. Mulholland) declared the list of candidates, published in yesterday’s “Leader,” duly nominated…

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The Shire Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 5

Mr. R. Cale announces that, at the request of the Rydal Progress Committee, he is a candidate for C riding of Blaxland Shire…

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Molong Council

Molong Argus · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 3

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

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Airly Miners' Strike. Labor Council's Support

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

The executive of the Sydney Labor Council at its meeting on Tuesday evening had before it the report of the council's secretary, Mr. Cochran, with reference to the…

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Matters Municipal

Molong Argus · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

THE ratepayers of Molong should take a live interest in the coming Council selection, as the Aldermen elected will practically control the town for the…

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Bathurst's Municipal Pros­pects Passing of Conservatism Advent of Progressive Candidates Ome Pertinent Speeches

National Advocate · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

The official declaration of the nominations for the forthcoming Bathurst municipal elections at the Town Hall yesterday was made the occasion Of the delivery o…

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The Municipal Elections. Nomination Day in Lithgow. Speeches by Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 6

There were about a dozen persons present at the Council Chambers at noon on Wednesday, when the nominations of candidates for aldermanic honors were read by…

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Municipal Elections. 2635 Positions to Fill. Conduct of the Ballot

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 6

The residents of New South Wales outside the city of Sydney will, on February 1, be called upon to select 2635 aldermen and shire councillors. This will be the first…

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The Municipal Elections

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

Mr. W. P. Ashley announces in this issue that he is a candidate for municipal honors at the forthcoming elections. He promises to support rating on unimproved…

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