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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 7 of 85

"One of the Worst." the Fire Brigades Act. and Treatment of Bathurst. the Council's Protest. Ald. Webb's Fighting Speech

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

The condition of the local fire brigade was the subject of an interesting and warm discussion at the Municipal Council meeting last night…

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Municipal Works

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council the Works Committee recommended the carrying out of the following metalling works at an…

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A Breeze in the Council. the Mayor and Ex-mayor "In Hoults."

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, In reply to a question by Ald Haslam about a road that is being…

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Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 6

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night. Present: Alds. Kinna (Mayor), J. MoGroder, J. S. Taylor. C. J. Brook, H. S. Betts,…

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Boree Shire Councillors' Tour

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 1

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the Boree Shire Councillors made a tour of inspection of the roads throughout the Shire. The innovation was generally…

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Blue Mountains Shire. Lawson

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday. The shire engineer, Mr. Phillip Care, tendered his resignation, on account of his professional business…

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Imprisoned Unionists Labor Council to Co-operate with P.l.l

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

In regard to the imprisonment of Lithgow unionists, Mr. A. Vernon (United Laborers Protective Society) moved at the Labor Council last night, that the…

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Molong Municipality. the Estimates Considered. Ald W. Betts Annoyed

Molong Argus · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the Estimates for the current year in connection with the General Fund and the Local Street Lighting Fund…

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A Breeze in Council The Mayor and Ald. McGroder Cross Swords

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 14

When the finance committee's report was read at the fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday evening, Ald. Haslam asked a question…

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Boree Shire Councillors on Tour. An Eventful Outing

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 16

The projected motor tour of the Boree Shire Councillors is now an accomplished fact, and they have gone home wiser, if not sadder men. The…

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Molong Muncipal Council. a Lively Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 5

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, when there were present—The Mayor…

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Labor Council Secretary Speaks. "Against Strikes." Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

"Speaking as the official head of the New South Wales Labor Council, Mr. T. Miller said he would be very sorry to see the strike extend to this State…

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Striking the Municipal Rates General Rate Decreased to 3d. Lighting Bate Increased to 1½d

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 12

The local Municipal Council, at its regular fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening, had before it the consideration of the estimates and the striking…

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Blaxland Shire. Special Meeting of Council. Increased Rates

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 2

A special meeting of the Blaxland Shire Councillors was held on Friday to confirm the rates that had been struck at the ordinary meeting. The ordinary meeting is…

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Meroo Shire President Cr. Cox Again Returned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

A special meeting of the Meroo Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon in the Gudgegong Council for the purpose of electing a…

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Shire Engineer French

Leader · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 4

Shire Engineer J. T. French, who it will be remembered was the engineer in charge of the Canobolas Shire and who left here under engagement to…

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Orange Council

Leader · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Orange will be held to-night. The business will include the consideration of the…

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An "Urgent" Communication. Sydney Labor Council Meets. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

The Executive of the Sydney Labor Council met in camera at the Trades Hall this morning to consider an urgent communication from Queensland…

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Abercrombie Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council was held in the chambers, Rockley, on Saturday last Cr. H McIntosh (president) occupied…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Forbes

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council, the annual statement of accounts showed that £5,714/8/9 was levied in rates for 1911, and all…

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