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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 3 of 66

Shire Roads

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 17

The recent rains have caused havoc on the Council roads and the deluge on Saturday did considerable damage to the town streets. Fortunately…

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Merriwa Shire Rate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 19

At the Merriwa Shire Council meeting notice was given of moving at the next meeting that a rate be lovied of 1 1/2d in the £; on the…

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Mudgee Council. Fixing the Rates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 11

The regular monthly meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council was held on Monday last. There were present Ald L. Cohen (Mayor) E…

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New Lord Mayor ALD. R. D. Meacher Appointed Mrs. Meacher's Recovered Health. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

Ald. R. D. Meagher was, at this morning's meeting of the Executive Council, appointed Lord Mayor of Sydney for 1916. His Excellency the…

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A Useless Boiler at Sanitary Depot. Bathurst Council Decide to Get a New One

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 5

The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. R. Evans) reported that the boiler at the sanitary depot was in a bad state of repair. It had leaked so badly…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 6

Tbe Council met at the Shire Office, Cudal, on Tuesday last. Present— Cfs. C. Whitmee (President), A, Anderson A. Wilcox, R P. Batkeley, J…

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Abercrombie Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Cambers, Rockley, on Saturday. Cr. Brownlow, president, occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance. The…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday, the president, Cr. J. T. Wall, presiding Correspondence. included an apology from Cr. Matthews, who could not…

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Quorum of Aldermen

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

Forming the necessary quorum of seven at Wednesday nights Council meeting were Ald. Rugby (Deputy Mayor), and Aldermen Webb,…

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Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday last. Present: —Aids. J. S. Taylor (Mayor), P. F. A…

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Mayor of Carcoar Enlists

Leader · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

The latest recruit is the Mayor of Carcoar, Ald L. L. Davis, He has decided to enlist, and give up his bakery business. Mr. Davies is well…

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Boree Shire Rate Struck

Molong Argus · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

At the Boree Shire Council meeting on Tuesday, the Estimates for the ensuing year were considered and adopted, and the rate struck…

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Katoomba Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Katoomba Municipal Council was held, in the Town Hall on Tuesday night. After' the minutes of the ordinary and special meetings…

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Manly Ferry Proposed Municipal Service. Action by Council. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

The difficulty arising over the subsidy question between the Manly Council and the Port Jackson Company remains unsettled…

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The New Lord Mayor Begins His Duties. a Busy Day. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

The new Lord Mayor (Alderman R. D. Meagher) had a busy time at the Town Hall, this morning. He met the staff at 9.30, and had a free chat…

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Bald Hills Quarry Permit to Turon Shire. Ald. Suttors Fears

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 4

After having duly considered an application from the Turon Shire for permission to take stone from the Bald Hills Municipal quarry, the Works…

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Conscription of Wealth Labor Council's Unanimity. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 January 1916 · page 2

At the meeting of the Labor Council to-night, Mr. E.A. Price, one of the delegates of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service…

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Government Stroke in the Municipal Council. (To the Editor.)

Democrat · Saturday 15 January 1916 · page 13

Sir,—Hovey and Morris have awakened, have they, well it was a long sleep they had. I trust they are quite refreshed and now they will do a little bit for the "bread that…

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Munition Workers' Strike. Labor Council Takes a Hand. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 3

[?] development in connection with the munitions' workers dispute at the NewCastle works is the activity of the Labor Council, which…

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Municipality of Bathurst. Requisition

National Advocate · Monday 17 January 1916 · page 5

We the undersigned, request His Worship the Mayor to convene a Public Meeting, for the purpose of devising means whereby the recreation of…

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