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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 4 of 58

A Mayor Rebuked. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 2

On the 15th inst. Alderman Ivey, Mayor of Broken Hill, sent the following telegram to the Premier: "Monster public indignation meeting held Town hall Wednesday,…

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Labor Council's New Power

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 January 1909 · page 2

Something more than a flutter has been created in the industrial dovecot through the adoption of a new rule by the Sydney Labor Council, whereby every affiliated…

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Aldermen Indignant

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 18

At last meeting of the Mudgee Council the Inspector of Nuisances reported that he had been insulted while carrying out his duties…

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Oberon Shire Council OBERON

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

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

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An Alderman's Estate. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 3

The estate of the late Alderman John Thom, builder, of Newcastle, has been valued at £23,745…

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Mudgee Municipal Council. Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 17

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday night. His Worship the Mayor…

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A Sarcastic Householder. the Mayor's Warning

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

Mr. J. D. Butler wrote in sarcastic strain to the Council last night, regarding a drain in Havannah-street. He had noticed in the papers that "the drains in…

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Death Ot the Mayor of Mossman. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 3

Alderman P. Leahy, Mayor of Mossman, died suddenly this morning. Deceased, who was 54 years of age, has been suffering from heart trouble for…

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Bathurst Water Supply. the Mayor's Scheme. Sewerage Question to Be Revived

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 3

Ma[?]ters in relation to the water supply of the city were, up to Sunday night, in an altogether precarious position, and despite the fact that rains…

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Oberon Shire Finances Estimates for the Year. Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

At the Oberon Shire Council meeting, the Clerk read the estimates for the financial year ending 31st December, 1908:—The amount of proposed expenditure is £4533,…

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The Mudgee Time Gun. Removed to the Reserve. Discussion in the Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 6

The Mudgee time gun, better known as the Saturday 1 o'clock gun, which has been a thorn in the flesh of not a few, and the fruitful cause…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 7

At the last meeting of the above council it was suggested that ail alteration he made in the day of meeting. The president said notice of motion should be given…

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Amaroo Shire

Molong Argus · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above council was held at the shire office, Cumnock, on Tuesday last. Present: Councillors Reynolds…

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Turon Shire

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

The "Herald's" writer on Local Government has the following comment:-- "An example of good civic management is furnished by the Turon Shire, which has…

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A Mayor Rebuked. SYDNEY

Molong Argus · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

On the 15th inst, Ald, Ivey, Mayor of Broken Hill sent the following teleto the Premier: "Monster public indignation meeting held Town Hall,…

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Council Meeting

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

Al Wednesday night's meeting of the Municipal Council the aldermen present' were: Aldermen F. B. Kenny (Mayor), H. P. Craig, W. J. McPhillamy, H. C…

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Molong Council

Molong Argus · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night. Present —Ald. Packham (Mayor), Kinna, Tilbrook, McGroder, Taylor, and…

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Katoomba Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday. Those present were the Mayor (Ald. Dull'), Aldermen Goyder, Bronger, Kitch, Dash,…

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Bathurst Council Estimates

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

The [?]etimates prepared by the F na[?]e and Works Committees of the Bathurst Council, presented to Wednesday night's meeting, showed that the sum of £4885…

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Bathurst Water Supply Improving the Service Proposal by the Mayor

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

At the meeting of the Bathurst Council on Wednesday night, the Mayor, Alderman F. B. Kenny, moved—"That the Public Works Department bo requested to instruct…

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