Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

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

Council & local affairs, 1911

1,142 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 58

Turon Shire Retiring Councillors at Kelso

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1911 · page 2

Messrs. J. Crossley and J. J. Sullivan, two of the retiring councillors of the Turon Shire, addressed a meeting at Mortimer's Hotel, Kelso, on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Election Meetings

Leader · Thursday 26 January 1911 · page 2

The interest in the Orange Municipal election is growing more intense with the approach of polling day, which is Saturday next, the 28th inst…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

The last monthly meeting was held at the Shire Offices, Cumnock, on Monday lost. Present—Councillors W. Black (President), R. H…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Amaroo Shire Council. Saying Farewell

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 3

Prior to the conclusion of the Am[?]roo Shire Council meeting last Monday, a few appropriate remarks were passed by the Councillors as to the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

ALDERMAN McKAY’S CANDIDATURE

Leader · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

At the conclusion of Mr. Withington’s address last evening, Alderman H. K. McKay spoke. He said he fully endorsed Mr. Withington’s…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Election. Alderman J. S. WlTHINGTON’S Appeal and Criticism

Leader · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

Alderman J. S, Withington addressed a large concourse of people at the Robertson Park corner last evening in support of his candidature…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Correspondence. Payment of Aldermen. (To the Editor)

The Bathurst Times · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

Sir,—The question re payment or allowance to aldermen does not appear to be understood by many of the electors, the general idea being that the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mayor Hutchinson’s Record

Leader · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

On Tuesday night last the aldermen and municipal staff at Forbes entertained the Mayor, Alderman Geo. F. Hutchinson, on the occasion of his…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Mayor. Some New Regulations

Molong Argus · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 1

New regulations under the Local Government have been issued in connection with the election of Mayors, as follows:—…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Turon Shire To the Editor

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 1

Sir,—Mr. Wark, who is a candidate of the "C" Riding of the Turon Shire, is going about telling the electors that I was in favor of the purchase of the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Oberon Shire Matters. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

Sir,--On 21st December lost a letter, over the nom-de-plume of "Ratepayer," appeared in the "Mercury," attacking a large landowner in connection with the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

ANOTHER MUNICIPAaL Meeting Mayor McNEILLY’S REPLY

Leader · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

At the conclusion of Aid. Withington’s meeting last night the Mayor, Ald’. McNeilly spoke from the balcony of the Court House Hotel. The…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Final Council Meeting. Some Farewells

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 6

At the conclusion of the business of the Council on Monday evening the Mayor said that as it was the final meeting of the oresent Council it was their last occasion…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Municipal Elections

The Bathurst Times · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

Electors are reminded that when vot-ing to-morrow.they must place a cross in the place provided in front of each candidate's name. Also, an elector…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Politics and Municipalism a Warning to Labor

The Bathurst Times · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 2

The following is an extract from an article published in the " Labor Advocate" (Sydney) respecting Labor and municipalism:—"We urge upon the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Municipal Elections "Mixed" Situation at Dubbo. Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 1

Things are decidedly "mixed" in the municipal elections. There are 21 candidates for 12 seats, and while none of the candidates will admit for a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Correspondence Payment of Aldermen. To the Editor

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 3

Sir,—Many electors are 1 find, under the impression that aldermen may vote themselves payment. This is not so, as the Act does not allow it…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Turon Shire To the Editor

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 6

Sir,—I am prepared to admit that it is an absolute waste of time trying to convince Mr. Sullivan of anything. Even if I said he was contentious he…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Ex-mayor. Address in the Town Hall. Questions From Ratepayers

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 2

The ex-Mayor (Mr. A. B. James) addressed a public meeting in the Town Hall last night in connection with the municipal election to be held to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Municipal Elections

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 2

To-day the electors of Bathurst will elect a Municipal Council for the ensuing three years. It behoves them to weigh their votes well, and to vote…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →