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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 6 of 73

Mayor and Control Officer in Conflict. Disruption at Maritzburg. Maritzburg

National Advocate · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

At a meeting held for the purpose of forming a committee of public safety, the Mayor, adhering to the attitude he adopted yesterday, said that…

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Water Reservoir Railway Department's Intentions. Clever Move by Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 5

It is the intention of the Railway Department to construct a concrete water reservoir on a site adjoining Busby-street, near the railway. An…

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The Coming Municipal Elections. (To the Editor.)

Molong Argus · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

Sir,—"Land Owner's" letter appearing in last week's "Argus" [?]avours very much of the No License voter "Wowser," hence him attacking hotelkeepers…

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The Leader. and Stock and Station News. Friday, January 10, 1911. The Municipal Elections

Leader · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 2

The general topic of conversation at present engaging the Orange public mind is the coining municipal election. The man about town greets you when…

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Warning to Municipal Candidates

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 January 1914 · page 4

Intending candidates for municipal honors should remember that Thursday next is the last day upon which they can free themselves from any disqualification they may…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 5

The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held in the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Monday last. Present—Crs. W. Black (President, in the…

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Alderman Injured. Mudgee

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 2

Alderman W. L. Brim met with n serious accident. While driving in a car the mare bolted. Alderman Brim was thrown out, and the wheel passed over…

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Molong Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night last. Present—The Mayor (Ald. P. F. A. Kinna), Ald. H. C. Betts, J…

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The Council Election. To the Editor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 7

Sir,—The writer of a letter in your contemporary over the name of "Land owner" can be easily guessed, also the reason for it. This person with all his…

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Election Row. Revolver Fired at Shire Candidate's Meeting. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 4

A meeting which was being addressed by President Quirk, of the Warringah Shire Council, last night, in support of his candidature on the council,…

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Forbes Sanitation. Under Council Control. Forbes

National Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 1

The Forbes Municipal Council, which recently took over the control of the sanitary service form the contractors, has appointed Mr. N…

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The Coming Municipal Elections. (To the Editor)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 9

Sir,—"Landowner's" letter appearing in last week's "Argus" savours very much of the No-License voter—'Wowser,' hence him attacking hotelkeepers…

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Open Column. The Municipal Elections. To the Editor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 7

Sir,—I last week's issue of your contemporary a correspondent signing himself "Landowner" offers gratuitious advice to the ratepayers…

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Amaroo Shire

Leader · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

Our next door shire neighbour, Amaroo at their animal meeting snowed that that they expended £4798 10/1 on roads and bridges during the…

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Labor and Municipalism. the Mayor on Axe-grinding. Will Challenge Criticism

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

At the public meeting on Friday night, Mr. Dooley, in the course of his address, said on the 31st instant the municipal and shire elections would take place. Labor men were…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The final meeting of the Orange council as at present constituted will be held to-morrow night. The mayor has given notice of his intention to…

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Trouble in the Boree Shire

Leader · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Worrall, a nominee for shire lionors, at Boree, is nursing a grievance against the returning officer for the shire. In a letter to the…

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The Leader. and Stock and Station News. Monday., January 19, 1914. Shire and Municipal Elections

Leader · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

There is one aspect of the forthcoming shire and municipal elections for the Orango district upon which all parties may congratulate themselves,…

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Industrial. Western District Labor Council. Many Matters Discussed

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Western District Labor Council was held in the Trades Hall on Thursday night, when there were present:--Messrs. Munroe, Heaydon, O'Reilly…

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Shire of Turon Election Referendum. Question of Abolition of Pastures Protection Board

National Advocate · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 5

Responding to a request made by hereby announce that in connection the hon. the Minister for Works, I with the election of Councillors for the…

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