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

Council & local affairs, 1912

1,681 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 85

The Month's Work. Wyaldra Shire Roads

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 12

At Monday's meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council the Engineer (Mr J. D. Gormly) reported as follows—Authorised Works Carried Out and…

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'The Time of Your Life.' Indignant Shire Official

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 12

Interesting correspondence' was read at a recent meeting of the Braybrook (Vic.) Shire Council. Mr C. Johnston, of Little…

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Latest Telegrams. Protruding Hat Pins. Barred by the City Council Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 19

The protruding hat pin is at last to come under the ban so far as the city is concerned. The City Council intend to frame…

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A Taxi-Cab Smash. Claim by the Owner. Is the Cudgegong Council Liable

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 20

At the Cudgegong Council meeting on Tuesday last a letter was read from Mc. H. L. Tress, solicitor, Sydney, as follows:—…

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High Rents. Deputation to the Minister. Labor Council Boisterous. the Government's Intentions. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 3

There was no mincing matters on the part of the deputation from the Labor Council which asked Mr. Beeby, Acting-Premier, to-day to do something in…

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Orange Municipal Estimates for 1912

Leader · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

The following are the estimates adopted by the Orange Council on Tuesday night:—General Fund: Administration: Mayoral allowance,…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

A meeting of the Boree Shire Council was held at the Shire Offices, Codal,on Tuesday. Presemt: Crs Whitmee (President), A. Anderson, E. J. Allen, W…

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Municipal and Shire Finance

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 3

The report presented by the Mayor last Monday night on the financial work of the Council during the past year disclosed a satisfactory position. Until the usual…

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 6

A meeting of the Lithgow Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans) presiding. There were also present:…

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East Orange Council

Leader · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

Aldermen McKeon (Mayor), Aglnnd, Plowman, Penhall, Couldwell, Hawke, and Gow attended the regular fortnightly meeting of the East Orange…

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The Dangerous Hatpin City Council Takes Action. What the Women May Expect. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 4

Owing to the frequent complaints that have been received from time to time by the authorities respecting the freaks of fashion which compel…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 January 1912 · page 7

At a meeting of the Boree Shire Council. held at the Shire Offices, Cudal, on Tuesday last, all the Councillors were present with the exception…

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Jemalong Shire Road Making Machinery

Leader · Saturday 13 January 1912 · page 8

Jemalong Shire Council has decided on the purchase of an eight horse power traction engine, at a cost of £1140. The Council also discussed…

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Mr. R. L Gilmour's Questions MR. E. T. Webb in Reply. Some Queries for Mr. Gilmour. Show and Municipal Matters

National Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1912 · page 6

Mr. E. T. Webb writes as follows: My attention was called late last evening, to an account of your representative's interview with Mr. R. L…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 3

At the last meeting a letter was read from the Chief Commissioner relative to culvert the Council wished to have built under railway line at Leura. This matter…

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"I Can Wallop You." Turon Shire Council Outclassed. Hobart

The Bathurst Times · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 4

A lively scene occurred at the municipal council, Zeehan. Councillor Geard, who is a member of the branch of the Amalgamated Mine Employees,…

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Electoral Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. C. Shanahan (president Dunedoo P.L.L.), and Mr. C. Murphy left here on Saturday for Coolah. where they will represent the local…

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Council Business Paper

National Advocate · Monday 15 January 1912 · page 2

Following is the business paper for next Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council: — To consider correspondence; to deal with servants…

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A Record Dispute. in Duration and Popularity. Extract From Labor Council's Report

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

The Comhinod Union Defence Committee has received a copy of the half-yearly report of the Labor Council of New South Wales. The following extract, of…

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Mr. Duncan and the Labor Council. Ex-president Reveals Secrets. Something About Lithgow Strike

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 January 1912 · page 2

Mr. W. L. Duncan, ex-President of the Labor Council, recently declared that the Council was "without dignity, power, or influence," For this he was taken to task…

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