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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 10 of 66

Dubbo's New Mayor Alderman Palmer Elected. Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Council to-night, Alderman George Palmer was elected Mayor of Dubbo for the ensuing 12 months. The contest…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

At the ordinary meeting of the Council of the Shire of the Blue Mountains letters were received as under:--From the Under Secretary for Finance and…

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Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday. Present:—Alds J. S. Taylor (Mayor), Ryan, McGcoder, Parslow…

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Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

At Tuesday's meeting of the Municipal Council the Major read the following "Minute":— Gentlemen,—My year of office is now…

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The Mayor Elect

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

Alderman W. J. McPhillamy, the Mayor elect, will be given ample opportunities to display both his administrative abilities and his practical…

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Katoomba Municipal Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Katoomba Municipal Council was held on Tuesday last, there being a full Council, with the exception of Aldermen Lindeman and Smythe…

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Bald Hills Quarry Request From Turon Shire

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 4

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council, a letter was received from the Turon Shire Council, asking permission to take crushed…

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Broken Hill Strike Labor Council's Decision 44-Hours' Week Rejected Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 2

The red-raggers, who were responsible for the disturbance at the last Labor Council meetings also caused some trouble to-night. The motion…

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Blaxland Shire Council

Democrat · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council was hold on Friday of last week, when there was a full muster or Shire Councilors present, viz, President Cary…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 7

A meeting of the above was held at Cudal on Tuesday last. Present—Crs. Whitmee (President), Bulkeley, Cheney, Wilcox,…

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Boree Shire Works

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

At the meeting of the Boree Shire Council on Tuesday, Engineer Donaldson reported that the forming and gravelling contract…

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Boree Shire President. Cr. Anderson Elected

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 7

At the Boree Shire Council on Tuesday, Cr. A. Anderson, of Meranburn, was elected president for the ensuing year…

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War Council. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 2

Lord French and two naval officers attended a meeting of the War Council in Dowling-street yesterday…

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Municipal Election. (To the Editor.)

Democrat · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 10

Sir,—I do not like to allow the letter of our correspondent "No Bloomin Fear" to pass without notice. It is rather unfortunate that he should have thought it…

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Cobbora Shire Council. Usual Monthly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 4

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 6

The business sheet for to-morrow night's meeting of the above council includes the following:—Calling tenders for grazing rights of…

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Rylstone Shire Engineer. (To the Editor)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 1

Sir,— In your issue of the 10th instant you publish an article under the heading of "Rylstone News" referring to the matter of an…

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Sensible Mayor's "Cupboard." Guinea for the Allies. Parkes

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 4

Alderman Andrew Stewart was reelected Mayor of Parkes for the third year in succession. After returning thanks for his election, the Mayor…

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Wellington's Mayor a Disgruntled Defeated Candidate. Leaves Meeting and Threatens to Resign. Wellington

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 3

The election of Mayor took place at a special meeting of the Council on Friday. night and was of a somewhat lively character. The matter may not…

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Municipal and Shires' Union. Weekly Meeting

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 4

The usual meeting of the Bathurst Municipal, and Share Council employees' Union was held in the "National Advocate" Chambers, on Saturday…

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