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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 16 of 72

The Gas Trouble Decision of Union Council. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 5

At a meeting of the council of the Gas Employees' Union to-night, it was decided to accept the latest proposals of the companies, provided that…

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The Cudgegong Council And the Increased Weight. (To the Editor.)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 21

Sir,—I wish to call the attention of the ratepayers to the decision of the above Council to increase the rates for the ensuing year, which I…

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Mudgee Council The Sanitary Contract. Old Contractor Turned Down The Year's Committee's

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 March 1913 · page 24

The regular meeting of the Mudgee Council was held on Monday night. There were present: Aldermen L. Cohen (Mayor), W. H…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 5

Tho monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council was held at the Shire Office on Tuesday, 5th inst. All the Counoillors were present…

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Boree Shire Council. Engineer's Report

Molong Argus · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 5

Gentlemen,—I have the honor to report as follows on the contractc let, road works and general matters:- Contract 2/12—T. J. Mackey, metal…

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Alderman Webb Right!

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

After reading the report of the Bathurst Council's debate on the proposal far the appointment of a municipal engineer, we must confess that…

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Blackheath. Blue Mountain Shire Election

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

I regret to announce the death of Mrs. James, which took place on Thursday night, last. She has left a husband, who for some time has been letter carrier at the…

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The Divining Rod Ald. Webb's Faith. Some Remarkable Instances. Sceptical Aldermen

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

Ald. E. T. Webb is a firm believer in the divining rod, judging from his remarks at last meeting of the Bathurst Council. During the course of…

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To the Rescue the Mayor's Promise. "A Shift at Sanitary Work."

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

The Sanitary men who are engaged in the Bathurst Muncipal Coucil's service, sent a formal demand for a shilling a day increase in wages to Wednesday…

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A.H. and P. Council Appointments

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

The President (Mr. W. J. M'Phillamy) and Mr. W. Godfrey were, at yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Council, appointed to…

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Council Employees' Demand. "Let Them Strike." Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

The sanitary employees of the Bathurst Municipal Council wrote to last night's meeting of the Council, intimating that unless they received a rise of 1s per day…

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The Unlit. Bathurst's Reputation Careless Lamplighters. Discussion in the Council

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council, Alderman Ennis was particularly severe upon the defective lighting of the streets. He…

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Gas Strike Aftermath the Government's Proclamation. Labor Council's Repudiation. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

At the weekly meeting of the Sydney Labor Council to-nigrht, Mr. Faarell, president of the Gas Employees' Union, said that the action of the…

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"Mismanaged and Bungled" the Well at Waterworks Strong Remarks by Ald. Ennis. Ald. Wright's Resentment. the Mayor in a Knot

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 3

At last meeting of the Bathurst Council, the overseer of the sinking of the well at the waterworks, in the course of his report, pointed out the…

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Trotting Club's March Meeting Show Council Grants Use of Ground. Mr. W. H. Webb's Able Advocacy

National Advocate · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 4

The Bathurst Show Council yesterday unanimously decided to allow the Bathurst Trotting Club to hold a meeting on the Show Ground on…

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Municipal Engineer

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 March 1913 · page 2

The Bathurst Council is to be congratulated on its reception of Alderman Webb's motion to appoint an engineer to the Council, at a salary of £200…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council was held at the Shire Office, Oudal, on Tuesday last. There was a full attendance of…

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Canoblas Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 14

At the last meeting of the Oanoblas Shire, the following business was dealt with:— The Million Progress Association…

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Boree Shire Council Engineer's Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 1

Gentlemen,—I have the honor to report as follows on the contracts let, road works, and general matters:— Contract 21/12, T. J. Mackey, metal…

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Boree Shire Council. Annual Tour of Inspection

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 12

On Monday, March 3rd, the Councillors, accompanied by the Engineer and Mr. T. A. Donaldson, commenced a tour of inspection of the Shire in two motor…

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