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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 5 of 62

Mudgee Council. Support for the Band. Scarcity of Water. Drastic Actions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 29

The regular meeting of the Mudgee Council was held on Monday last. There were present Ald. L. Cohen) (Mayer), A. Flanagan, E. Thomas,…

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Returning Troops Gases of Infectious Disease Question in Legislative Council. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, this afternoon, Dr. Doyle mentioned that at least a number of our soldiers who had gone away had unfor[?]unatly become…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Saturday last, when Cr. R. Harris (president) occupied the chair…

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Oberon Shire Council Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers Oberon, [?]n. R. Harris (President, occupied the…

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Criticism of a Shire Council. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

Sir,--It has become an accepted truism that the people get the rulers they deserve; but if that be the case, what heinous offences have the ratepayers of the Shire of the Blue…

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Boree Shire Council. Proposed Tour of Shire by Councillors. First Day, Feb. 8Th

Molong Argus · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

Cars leave Cadal at 9. a.m. sharp for Manildra, via Fair Hill. Inspect saw deviation, proceed along Parkes road to the Bocobra road to C…

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Special Council Meeting

Leader · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

A special meeting of the Orange Council was (held last night, the following being present:—Alds. McKay, (in the chair), Gow, Stewart, King,…

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Turon shire Council Presidency

National Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

The annual election of President, of the Turoa Shire Council will take place on Tuesday next. It is probable that Councillor Berry will be…

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Boree Shire Road Plant. Is It a Failure?

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

In the last issue of the Canowindra "Star" appears a letter by "Guage Glass," asserting that the road plant recently purchased by the Boree Shire,…

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Orange Council Further Presentations to Mr. Rockliff

Leader · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 8

Another special meeting of this body was held last night to ratify previous resolutions in connection with the striking of the ordinary and loan…

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Town Improvements. Water Supply and Roads. Business for Council Meeting

Leader · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 8

Some important business, influencing town improvements, will be dealt with at Tuesday night's meeting of the municipal council. The subjects will…

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Open Column. Insertion of letters under this heading must not be held to imply approval of opinions expressed by the writers.] The Mayor Praises the Fire Brigade. To the Editor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 7

Sir,—Being one who has been opposed to the compulsory contribution by the ratepayers to the Fire Brigade, which in my opioion was an unjustifiable…

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A Parslmonious Council

Leader · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 1

At Gloucester shire meeting on the 7th inst., the clerk applied for a rise in his salary,and particularly asked that the matter be dealt with at that…

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Rylstone Shire. The Estimates. And the Rating

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 4

At the Just meeting of the Rylstone Shire Council the following councillors were present:—D. M'L. Jamison (President), T. W. Taylor,…

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Local and General. Orange Council Chambers and Sundries

The Bathurst Times · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 2

It is proposed to spend £827 in erecting additional offices and a strong-room for the Orange Council. £1474 are wanted for certain street improvements…

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Canobolas Council Meetings

Leader · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council will be held on Tuesday next the principal business of which will be to dispose of a motion by the…

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Mayor for 1915 Who Will He Be? Election Shortly

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

The annual election of the Mayor of Bathurst is now imminent. The day of the election has not yet been fixed, but in all probability it will be to-morrow…

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Historic Tree at Yetholme Discussion at Turon Shire Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 4

Yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council had before it a letter that had been forwarded to the Mayor of Bathurst (Aid. H. C. Beavis), who…

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Lithgow Municipal Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

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

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Turon Shire Council Bad Roads to Be Inspected. Sofala's Water Pipes

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 4

Councillor Berry presided at the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council in the Council Chambers, Kelso, yesterday…

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