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

Council & local affairs, 1914

1,443 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 73

Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 2

The following were present at last nights meeting of [?] body:—A[?] McNeilly (mayor), Howse, (mayerelect), Withington, Piowman, Gow,…

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Lithgow Municipal Council. Increased General Rate Confirmed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Lithgow Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present: The Mayor (Alderman Pillans), Aldermen Slattery,…

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Oberon Shire Employees. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Shire Employees' Union on Saturday, it was decided to make another appeal to the Oberon Shire Council for the…

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Lithgow Insurance Boundaries the Mayor Replies to Underwriters Criticism

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 2

At Monday night 's meeting of the Lithgow Council the Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans) referred to a letter published in Wednesday's "Mercury" re the extension of Lithgow's…

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Goolah Shire Council Election of President

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 7

The usual meeting of the Coolah Shire Council was held on Saturday, 7th instant, when there were present: Cr. J. M'Master (President), C…

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Merriwa Shire Council. Finance. The Rating

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 27

The first meeting of the newly-elected Shire Council was held at the Shire Hall, Merriwa, on Thursday, 5th instant, when there were…

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Gulgong Council. Aid. Beard Elected Mayor. Appointment of Committees

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 10

The newly-elected Gulgong Municipal Council held its first meeting on Tuesday night, February 10. Present: Aldermen Heard, Fyfe,…

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Talbragar Shire

Leader · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 2

Councillor F. C. Wake, on the motion of Cr. Wheaton, has been re-elected president, of Talbragar Shire, Dubbo. It was stated at the meeting that…

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Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 25

A good deal of interest was taken in the Coonabarabran Shire elections here. I feel sure the electors have made a good choice in C…

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The Shire President

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 12

Mr. D. M'L. Jamison, the new Shire President, occupies the position of father to the Shire, and has been re-elected for his division at…

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Council Notes

Leader · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 2

Judging by the trend of things at the Orange council meeting on Tuesday night, the incoming Mayor will have to be very firm. There was a general…

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In Reply. Abolish the Legislative Council. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 13

Sir,—In your issue of the 12th you publish an article headed, "Abolish the Legislative Council." The writer of this article does not say…

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Mudgee Council. Serious Financial Position Rates Must be Paid

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 19

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

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Cudgegong Council. The Matter of Finance. Estimates for the Year. Should the Clerk's Salary be Raised?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 32

The regular meeting of the Cudgegong Council was held on Tuesday afternoon. There were present:— Aldermen E. Hughes (Mayor), G. F…

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Shire (1913) Rates

Leader · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 3

The general rate for shire purposes witihn the Lyndhurse shire, has been fixed at 1¾d in the £1 on land, on the unimproved capital value…

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Orange Mayoral Election Legality Challenged. Motion Defeated in Council Mayor-elect and "Gutter Snipe" Tactics

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 1

At last meeting of the Orange Council Ald. Withington moved: "That in view of the doubt that exists in regard to the legality or desirability of…

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Election of Oberon Shire President

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 6

Cr. Harris, Oberon Shire president, writes in correction :-- "In last Friday's issue of the 'Mercury' your Oberon correspondent, when…

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The City Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 8

The Lord Mayor's minute reveals, in his own words, "dissension, dislocation, dissatisfaction, and discomfort." In the professed service of the citizens, there are…

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Liedertafel Entertained by President. Enjoyable Function at the Town Hall. Municipal Subsidy Suggested

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 4

The president of the Lithgow Liedertafel (Mr. John James, J.P.) entertained the members of that organisation to dinner at the Town Hall on Wednesday night, the gathering…

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Water Problem How It Is Being Solved. the Mayor's Good Work. Supply Much Below Demand. a Serious Position

National Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 4

It is about three weeks ago since the Bathurst water supply began to diminish. Since then but few residents have any idea just how precarious war…

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