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

Council & local affairs, 1909

1,141 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 58

Municipal Laws

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 14

All drivers of public vehicles within the Municipality of Gulgong must be licensed by the Council. After 14 days from receipt of official notice…

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Pugilistic Aldermen!

Molong Argus · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 5

At Richmond, on the classic [?] of the Hawkesbury, things were a trifle mixed recently. Here's a sample of the mixture:—…

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'Bathurst Gets Everything.' an Angry Orange Alderman. Orange

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Orange Municipal Council, on the motion of Alderman Smythe, it was decided to ask the Commissioners that the proposed duplication of…

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Drowned in a Drain Pipe. Coroner's Advice to Municipalities. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 3

This afternoon the Acting-City Coroner opened the inquest concerning the death of the child Irene Ann Darlington, aged 5 years, drowned through being…

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Bathurst Municipal Council

National Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 4

The following is amongst the business paper for the meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council on Wednesday next, 3rd March:—To determine as to the…

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Medical Men and Motor Cars. Concessions Made by the Council

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 27 February 1909 · page 2

During an interview yesterday with Mr. Podmore, Sanitary inspector, we learned that alter the prosecutions Instituted against some of the local…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held on Saturday. Cr. T. G. Brennan occupied the chair, and there were present, Councillors…

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Correspondence. Alderman Dryden's Dry Lake

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

Sir,—Whilst our Councillors are making their investigations as to a suitable place, it might be as well to ascertain it it is not possible to select…

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Municipal Council

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

The following is the business paper for the meeting next Wednesday: To consider correspondence; to deal with servants' reports; to receive and…

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Blaxland Shire and Straying Cattle. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

Sir.--Riding into Tarana last week, noticed, as, I had on more than one previous occasion, cattle and horses straying on the main roads. In the course of…

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The Z[?]oken-hill Trouble. Sydney Labor Council Donates £700. Tom Mann's Trial. the Question of Witnesses Expenses. Sydney

Leader · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 2

The Combined Unions at Broken-hill yesterday received £700 from the Sydney Labor Council for the lockout [?]…

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Oberon Shire Council OBERON

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council there were present:—Councillors T. C. Brennan (in the chair), Kelly, Richards, Robinson, G. P. Todd and L…

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Canobolas Shire Council an Important Meeting. Road Making Machinery, Definitely Decided Upon

Leader · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 3

The regular monthly meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Byng-st, Orange, yesterday. There were present:…

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Oberon Shire Council

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Saturday, when there was a full attendance of Councillors. Finances…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 1

At the last meeting of the above Council a letter from the Department of Public Works stated that the department could not give legal advice regarding the…

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Turon Shire Roads Letter From the Minister

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 3

Recently the Turon Shire Council wrote to the Minister for Works, drawing attention to the faulty state of the roads and culverts within the shire, and asking for a…

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Indian Reform Viceroy's Council London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 3

The 'Spectator' stages that Lord Morley is running a great risk in adding a native to the Viceroy's Council…

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Turon Shire Culverts. the Special Grant Application Minister Unable to Accept "Allegations."

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 2

At the February meeting of the Turon Shire Council, it was decided, on the motion of Councillor Crosslay, to apply for a special grant from the Government…

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The Old Show- Ground Trouble. Special Meeting of Council Lands Dept. Proposal Rejected

Leader · Wednesday 3 March 1909 · page 3

A special meeting of the orange Municipal Council was held last night, to consider the advisability or otherwise assuming control of the…

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Wyaldra Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1909 · page 14

Mr. W. J. McDiarmid, of Mudgee, last week audited the books of the Wyaldra Shire Council, and is more than pleased at the way in which…

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