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

Council & local affairs, 1915

1,230 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 62

Cowra Council Falls In

Leader · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 2

At the Cowra police court last week at the instance of the Cowra municipal council, the sanitary inspector proceeded against Dr Hugh…

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Alleged Unlicensed Plying at Hereford Racecourse. Prosecution by the Turon Shire

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

George Mansell, Bentinck-street, Bathurst, and John Donnelly, Durham-street, Bathurst, pleaded not guilty at the Bathurst Police Court…

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Cab Licenses in the Turon Shire. Drivers Prosecuted. Crowd at the Races

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1915 · page 4

" Not guilty" pleaded George Mansell and John Donnelly, before Mr. C. Jennings, P.M., at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, on information laid…

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Rough on the Aldermen

Leader · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

As a rule aldermen are prone to be garrulous, but there are exceptions to the rule, viz.. the Orange civic fathers, who seem to think that…

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Lithgow Municipal Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Lithgow Council was held on Monday night. Those present were the Mayor (Aid. R. Pillans), presiding, Aldermen Bracey, Slattery,…

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Blaxland Shire Vacancy

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 3

The election to fill the vacancy in the Blaxland Shire Council, caused by the resignation of Mr. F. Havenhand, was fixed for the 31st inst. Yesterday was nomination day, and as…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

At the fortnightly meeting of this body, hold last night, the following were in attendance: Aids, McNebly (mayor), Plowman, Gow, King, Tinett,…

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Lithgow's Want—a Decent Park. Discussion at the Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 2

Lithgow at present compares very unfavorably with other towns in the west in regard to its recreation reserves. It is certainly not the fault of the local aldermen that we…

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The Municipality of Blackheath To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1915 · page 4

Sir,--It is with some amusement that I read the adventitious reasons advanced by the Council of the shire of the Blue Mountains through its official spokesman, the…

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Wyldra Shire. The Auditor's Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 26

The monthly meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council was held at the Chambers on Thursday last, there being present Crs. E. J. Lowe…

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Gulgong Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 26

The following were present at the meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council on Wednesday, March 10. Aldermen R. W. Heard. (Mayor),…

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Recruiting. A Shire President's Idea. Send Guilty Prisoners on Active Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 22

The following, extraordinary communication was read at the last meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Thursday, March 18, 1916. Local and General. Municipal Election

Leader · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 2

An election to fill the vacancy in aldermanic ranks, caused by Ald. Withington's retirement, will be held on 7th April, and nominations close…

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Mt. Victoria's Requirements. Meeting of the P.a. Visit by Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 5

A special meeting of the Mount Victoria Progress Association was held on Tuesday evening in "The School." Mr. H. G, Rienits presided, and others present were Messrs…

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The Council Breeze

Leader · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 2

Sir.—I have never introduced any venom into my criticism of Ald. Stewart on the question of park lawns or anything else, although ample…

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Blackheath Beauty Spots. Visit by Shire Councillors. Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 3

Members of the Blue Mountains Shire Council visited Blackheath to-day for the purpose of inspecting the now beauty spots, which have been opened up owing to the vigilance…

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Bathurst Show Meeting of A.h. and P. Council. Inspection of Agricultural Ground. Arrangements for Forthcoming Show

National Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 4

The Council of the Bathurst A. H. and P. Association met in the pavilion at the Show Ground, yesterday afternoon…

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"A Disgrace" Show Ground Cattle Pens All-round Criticism. Lack of Supervision. "A Lot of Noodles." A. H. & P. Council Plead "Guilty."

National Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 2

The members of the A. H. and P. Council yesterday inspected the cattle pens in course of erection at the Show Ground, and were apparently taken…

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Telegrams. Bexley Council Chambeks Burgled. Sydney

Leader · Monday 22 March 1915 · page 3

The Council Chambers at Bexley was burgled last night, and cash to ahe amount of £70 stolen…

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Council Chambers Robbed. Nearly £70 Disappears. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 22 March 1915 · page 4

The Council Chambers in Queen Victoria street, Bexley, were broken in to last night or early this morning. The strong room door, was forced…

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