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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 16 of 58

Shire Council Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

For the vacancy in the Abererombic Shire Council caused by the resignation of Mr W H Corbould, the following nominations have been received : Jaeob Barnes, Triangle…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 4

At the meeting of the above Council on Thursday last, the Works Department wrote that a general preliminary investigation into the supply of water for…

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Abercrombie Shire Council Vacancy

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

The Returning Officer for the Abercrombie Shire, Mr. Perry, has received three nominations to fill the vacancy for a Councillor in C Riding…

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Oberon Shire Council OBERON

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1909 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, Oberon, on Saturday last when there were present':—Councillors H. Kelly…

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An Energetic Alderman

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 15

Since Alderman W. T. Rayner, of Mullamuddy, entered upon his career of aldermanic life the roads in his direction have received much…

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Local Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 24

"Horse Sense" writes a very sensible criticism in his letter in the "Western Express" anent the planting of trees by the school children…

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Council Troubles

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 24

There seems to be some trouble over the election of Mr. Cox as president of the local Council, his election, it is alleged, not being formal…

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Mudgee Municipal Council. Special and Ordinary Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 23

A special meeting of the Mudgee Council was held on Monday night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Ald. A. F. Cameron), and…

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Wyaldra Shire. Regular Monthly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 16

The regular monthly meeting of the above Shire Council was held at the Town Hall, Gulgong, on Thursday last, 11th instant, when there…

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The Plague. Another Municipal Officer Suspended Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1909 · page 2

The Lord Mayor state this morning that he had suspended Inspector A.B.Cox of the sanitary department for alleged [?]glect of duty. This suspension as well sd…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Saturday last, when there were present Councillors H. Kelly…

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Municipal Council. Wednesday, March 17

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 1

Present: The Mayor (Alderman F. B. Kenny), Aldermen H. P. Craig, E. T. Webb, W. J. McPhillamy, H. C. Beavis, R. L. Gilmour A. B. James,…

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Molong Council

Molong Argus · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening last. Present: Ald. John McGroder (Mayor), and Aldermen J…

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Katoomba Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday, the Mayor, Ald. James, in the chair. There were also, present Aldermen Duff,…

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Rating Church Properties Matter Before Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 2

The question of rating church properties and land occupied or used in connection therewith was brought before the Bathurst Council on Wednesday night…

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News by Telegraph Sydney Labour Council. Cheapening Necessaries. Marine Court Atta [?]Ed. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

Among the motions carried at to-night's meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was one to the effect that the Government should enact such…

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The Municipal Rate

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 March 1909 · page 3

The total rate to be levied this year by Lithgow Council is 414d in the £. This compares with 41d--the total for last year --a reduction of 12d in the £. But last…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 14

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

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Disabilities of Riflemen. Federal Authorities Censured. Strong Indictment by the Mayor

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Western Rifle Association, held last night, some stringent criticisms were passed upon the attitude, adopted towards, the…

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Sewerage Scheme for Bathurst Council's Forward Step Department's Scheme Accepted

National Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 3

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council the Mayor, Alderman F. B. Kenny, moved:—…

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