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

Council & local affairs, 1913

1,422 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 72

An Overcautious Council

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Our aldermen are not to be blamed for exercising caution whenever new ideas are brought before them for consideration. It is quite easy to launch…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Orange Council was held last night. There attended:—Alds. McNeilly (Mayor), Agland, Rowe,…

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Lithgow Municipal Council Employees Get Increases All Round. Complaint From Small Arms Factory

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

Tho usual meeting of the Lithgow Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans) presiding. There were…

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Fire Brigades Board Country Representative. Mayor of Newcastle Elected. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

The ballot for the country representative on the Fire Brigade Board resulted: H. M. Shedden, Mayor of Newcastle, 26 votes; W. Cracknell, 25; A…

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Macquarie Federal Labor Council. Two Nominations Received

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Macquarie Federal Labor Council was held at Lithgow on Saturday. There was an attendance of delegates from the following leagues…

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Gulgong Council Alderman A. E. Brigden Ee-Elected Mayor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 10

A special meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall on Thursday last. Present: Aldermen A. E. Brigden…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 1

The Director General of Public Works has notified the Jemalong Shire Council that approval has been given to the establishment of a P.W.P…

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Aggressive Electors. Free Fight with Aldermen. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 2

A drama has just been enacted in the little town of Piedie, in the Island of Corsica. Several electors, who were opponents…

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Orange Council

Leader · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 4

When question time came on at the Orange Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald. Rod. Plowman asked: Was it not one of inspector Bartle's duties…

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Cudgegong Council. West End Water Supply—A Redbank Lane—Important Road Matters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1913 · page 28

The regular meeting of the Cudgegong Council was held on Tuesday last, when there were present:—Aldermen E. Hughes (Mayor), A…

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Boree Shire Council. Progress of Tour of the Boree Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

Monday, March 3rd.—Leave Cudal at 8 45 a.m. Proceed to Manildra, via Fair Hill road. Inspect road requirements and suggested deviation to…

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Allegations of Corruption. Sworn Declarations. North Sydney Aldermen Charged. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 1

Another lively scene occurred at the North Sydney Council's last meeting. Alderman Clark said he desired to make an explanation. At the previous…

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Meeting of Lithgow P.l.l. Labor Aldermen to Give an Account of Their Stewardship

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 4

A well attended meeting of the Lithgow P.L.L. was held in Fitzalan's room on Wednesday night, Mr. J. French, president, in the chair. A letter was received from…

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"Grievance Evening" Mr. Howden's Loquacious Hosts. "J. J. Sullivan, All-round Critic." the Mayor in Reply

National Advocate · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

At the send-off tendered to Mr. W. Howden at the Royal Hotel last night, the proceedings for part of the time resembled what is described in…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 12

At the last meeting of the above Council the following reports were read and adopted:— ENGINEER'S REPORT…

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Boree Shire Council. Programme and Route of Councillors Tour

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 18

The following is the programme and route of the Boree Councillors, on their annual tour of the Shire:— Monday, March 3rd.—Leave Cudal…

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Canobolas Shire Extraordinary Election Points for Voters

Leader · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 7

Close of poll—6 o'clock. March 7. Scrutineers—Each candidate may, by writing signed by him appoint one person to be his scrutineer, and such…

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The Unemployed. Matter Before Labor Council

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 6

The executive of the Labor Council reported to last night's meeting that it had been decided to ask the Premier to receive a deputation in reference to…

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Correspondence a Hard Council. (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 7

Sir,—Keppel-street on Thursday morning was the scene of several dead dog's, notwithstanding my repeated efforts to get the Council to remove…

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The Hero of Glanmire. Mr. J.j. Sullivan's After Dinner Speech. His Latest Role—council Critic

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Sullivan, the irrepressible Turon Shire Councillor, and the hero of many wordy warfares, improved the shining hour at the valedictory dinner…

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