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

Council & local affairs, 1911

1,142 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 58

Re-elected Mayor of Dubbo

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Alderman J. N. Ritter, who has just been re-elected Mayor of Dubbo, has done good work during the past twelve months, and will probably be even more…

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Turon Shire Deputy-President

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Councillor Crossley, the new deputy-president of the Turon Shire Council, did not receive any booming from Councillor Sullivan, when he was…

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East Orange Council

Leader · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the East Orange Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present Aldermen Agland (in the chair)…

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Works in Turon Shire Report of the Engineer

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. A. A. Patterson, engineer, reported to yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shine Council, as follows:— "During the previous month I have…

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Alderman and Reporter. That Threatened Nosepulling. Ald. Ennis Objects to Being "Waylaid." a Pressman's Awful Offence

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 1

At the Mayoral election "spree" in the Town Hall, Bathurst, on Tuesday night, Ald. A. E. Ennis made reference to the incident at the railway…

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Turon Shire Rating. a Penny Farthing Reimposed. Cr. Sullivan Sole Dissentient

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 1

When the question of the ensuing year's rating came up at yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council, Cr. W. F. Hodge (president) said…

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"St. John the Second." Presidency of Turon Shire. Cr. J. J. Sullivan Successful

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 1

Cr. J. J. Sullivan will preside over the destinies of the Turon Shire during the ensuing year. The election of president took place yesterday…

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Municipal Elections. Mayors

National Advocate · Thursday 9 February 1911 · page 4

Waverley, Ald. John Campbell; Cowra, Dr. Foley; Dubbo, Ald. Ritter; Katoomba, Ald. R. H. Goyder; Peak [?]ll, Ald. W. P. Foulkes; Wellington,…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting was held at the Council Chambers, Cudal, on Tuesday last, 7th inst., for the purpose of electing 6 President for the ensuing 12 months. There were…

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Mayor of Orange Alderman M'kay Elected. Orange

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 3

At a special meeting of the aldermen of the Orange Municipal Council tonight, Alderman Henry Kingborne M[?]Kay was elected Mayor of Orange for…

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Abercrombie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly-elected Abercrombie Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Rockley, on Wednesday last. There were present:…

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The Vale Creek Request to Abercrombie Shire Council

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council, a letter was read from a number of residents of Orton Park and along the Vale-road,…

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Abercrombie Shire Council. Cr. McINTOSH Re-elected President

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

A special meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers Rockley, on Wednesday last, for the purpose of electing a president. There…

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The New Mayor

Leader · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 4

Though there are many who would have liked to see Aid. McNeilly granted another farm in the Mayoral chair, there are none, we feel sure, who will…

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Election of Mayor

Molong Argus · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 1

A special meeting was held on Friday night last for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. Considerable interest was manifested in…

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Labor Mayor for Lithgow

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

For the first time in its history, Lithgow now has a Labor Mayor. The new occupant of the chair is Alderman R. Pillans, one of the…

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The "Poor" Rich Landholders Discussion at Jemalong Shire Council, Forbes

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, considerable discussion ensued on the question of striking the general rate. The estimates showed…

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Turon Shire Works

The Bathurst Times · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

Votes of money having lapsed during the past year for the following works, the Turon Shire Council have re-voted: Yetholme to Waters' road, £50…

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Our Blayney Budget. Blayney Municipal Council

Leader · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 8

The first meeting of the newly-elected Council was held in the Council Chambers, last night, the following Aldermen being present: Messrs E. R…

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Abercrombie Shire's Auditor's Report

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 2

The auditor, Mr. W. L. Kable, reported to last meeting of the Abercrombie Shire that he had made a full and complete audit of the statements,…

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