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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 23 of 72

Pulled tho Aldermen's Logs

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

There are leg-pullers up Orange way right enough. At the last meeting of the Orange Council a letter was received from the Coonabarbran Shire…

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Abercrombie Shire Vacancy

National Advocate · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

Three nominations have been received for the vacancy in C. Riding, Abercrombie Shire Council, viz., Terence barter, storekeeper, Trunkey…

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King's Parade. the "Times" Suggestion Alderman James to Move. a Lot of Weak Objections

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

In our editorial yesterday we suggested that an arrangement be come to whereby the school children should be allowed to take part in the maintenance…

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Macquarie Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 15

The monthly meeting of the Mac quarie Shire Council was held last Saturday, and the following business of district interest was dealt with:—…

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fine Arts at Bathurst Show Work of Prize-winner Questioned. A.H. AND P. Council's Difficulty

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 2

The hearing of a protest against a competitor in the fine arts section for children under 16 years, was responsible for an animated discussion…

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Show Protests Fun at A.h. and P. Council. Lady Rider in Divided Skirt. Mr. H. E. Suttor Indignant

National Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Bathurst A.H. and P. Council, a number of protests, arising out of the awards at the recent Bathurst show, were…

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Wages Board Award Shire Council Employees

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

The particulars of the award to Shire Council employees has been published in the "Government Gazette." and as follows:— Hours…

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Confirming a Rate in a Shire. What Happened at the Meroo Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

A correspondent writing to the "Telegraph" says:— A case of considerable importance to shires and municipalities generally recently…

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Mayor Sentenced for Murder

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

A reputedly wealthy Mayor of Gentilly[?], Fiance, was sentenced to 15 years [?] prisonment for murdering Madame Sta[?] brux, the window of a banker, and her…

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Council Valuation

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

Alderman Low will move at Wednesday night's Council meeting: "That applications be called for the triennial valuation of ratable property within this…

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The Right to Exe[?] Council and L.c.a. Re[?]tions

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

At Wednesday night's meeting Bathurst Municipal Council, W. J. McPhillamy will move:— "That this Council make a…

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The Daily Leader and Stock and Station News. Monday, April 21, 1913. Local & General. Orange Council

Leader · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

A special meeting of the Orange council will be held on Tuesday evening next for the purpose of considering the proposals for an…

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The Municipal Loan. Poll of Ratepayers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

The poll of ratepayers to determine whether the Lithgow Council should accept the loan of £6500 at 5 per cent. interest was taken on Saturday, at the Council…

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A Wealthy Mayor Sentenced Paris

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 April 1913 · page 4

A murder case which aroused much interest concluded, when M. Pierou, a wealthy Mayor of Gentilly a southern suburb Paris, was sentenced…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers, on Saturday last, when there were present Cr. H. Kelly…

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Oberon Shire Council Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

At the usual monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council, Councillor H. Kelly (President) presided. The President reported that he had…

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Commonwealth Shipping Cases Appeal Before Privy Council. London, Monday evening

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 4

The case of the Commonwealth versus the Adelaide Steamship Company has been commenced before the Privy Council…

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The Disqualification of Sperry Application to Reconsider Evidence. A.H. AND P. Council Confirm Disqualification. Some Strong Remarks

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 3

The Bathurst A.H. and P. Council, at its meeting yesterday, again had before it an application by R. Adlam, for the re-consideration of the…

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Municipal Wages Board

Leader · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

The wages Board, which is dealing with the claims made by municipal employees, visited Wellington yesterday, and took evidence regarding the…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 2

The land values as determined by the Lithgow Council were the subject of several appeals at the Municipal Appeal Court on Tuesday, before the S.M., Mr…

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