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

Council & local affairs, 1916

1,315 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 66

Blaxland Shire Council. a Queer Way of Saving Money

Democrat · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 7

Some few weeks ago we had occasion to take to task the councillors of the above shire for their peculiar methods of g'viig work out at an enhanced cost for which…

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Correspondence. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.] Government Stroke on Council Roads. (To the Editor.)

Democrat · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 2

Sir,—I notice that a very large sum is to be set aside for the maintenance of roads, etc., by the local Municipal Council. This, sir, is a step in the right direction, but, I…

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Recruiting Scheme Classifications in Sutherland Shire

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 3

The Shire of Sutherland has adopted the following scheme as a basis of the recruiting movement in its territory:—…

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The Council of Five

Leader · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 1

General satisfaction has been caused by the constitution of the new War Committee, consisting of five members of the Cabinet. They are the Prime…

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The Kaiser's Birthday Big War Council. Berlin

National Advocate · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 2

The Kaiser has summoned a great War Council for his birthday on Jan. 27, Amongst those invited are: The Crown Prince Field-Marshals…

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Oberon Shire Council Business at Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1916 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was attended by Crs. Harris (President), Brennan, Fitzpatrick, Nunan, Robinson and Stevenson…

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Lithgow Municipal Council Mayor's Annual Minute

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night. Those present were the Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans), and Alderman Bracey, Slattery,…

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Turon Shire Council

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The customary monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council was held at Kelso yesterday. The President (Councillor Berry) was in the chair…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Council Chambers on Thursday, when Cr. Harris (president) occupied the chair, and there were…

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Turon Shire Council Yesterday's Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

In attendance yesterday at the first meeting in the New Year of the Turon Shire Council were the President, Councillor Berry, and Councillors J…

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Aldermen H. Smith and A. E. Cornwell Resign. Valedictory Speeches in Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

Immediately after the business of the Council had been completed on Monday night the town clerk read the resignations of Aldermen H. Smith and A. E. Cornwell. Both…

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The Lord Mayor. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

It is expected that the Cabinet will deal with the appointment of a Lord Mayor on Thursday. In addition to Ald. Meagher, Ald. Joynton Smith,…

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Lost Lucerne Farmer's Complaint to Turon Shire Council. Alleged Cussedness of a Culvert

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

The grievance of Wm. Herriott, of Sofala, ventilated in a letter to the Bathurst Council yesterday, was that during a recent storm the council's…

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Turon Shire and Recruiting

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The Turon Shire Council yesterday decided to co-operate with the Bathurst Council in connection with the recruiting campaign, and appointed…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

There attended at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Orange Municipal Council last night: Alds. E. T. MeNeilly (Mayor, in the chair), Agland…

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Germans in the State Question of Disfranchisement. Debate at Turon Shire Council. Cr. Sullivan's Argument

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 5

The Bogan Shire Council is in favor of tho Government taking immediate action to disfranchise all Germans in N.S.W., naturalised or otherwise, and…

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Coonamble Council Free of Loans

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 1

The accounts presented to the Coonamole council for confirmation of payment at the last meeting included an amount of £140, which the clerk,…

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Sofala Storm Heavy Damage to the Roads. Turon Shire Engineer's Report

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

The Engineer reported to the Turon Shire Council yesterday that a recent storm, which swept over the road in the Sofala District, did Considerable…

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The Council and War Service Committee. £25 Donated to the Funds

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Monthly, two letters worn received from Mr. W. Snanderson, [?]on, organising secretary of the Lithgow War Service Committee. The first stated that at…

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Shire Endowment N.S.W. Government Dole

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 11

The Classification and the Rate. "A proclamation in a recent New South Wales "Government Gazette" sets out the completed list of…

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