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

Council & local affairs, 1917

1,265 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 64

Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above took place last night, there being present: Alds. E. T. McNeilly (Mayor), W. E. Agland, J. M. Oliver,…

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Abercrombie shire To the Electors of "A" Riding

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 3

We have .pleasure in again offering: our services as your representatives. We trust that our past efforts have merited your approval, and ask for a…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Wednesday, January. 3rd, 1917. Local and General. Canobolas Shire Election

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. Charles Blunt, of Lucknow, is issuing a circular to the ratepayers of B Riding of the Shire, announcing his candidature at the forthcoming…

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Shire Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 12

The triennial elections which come off tins months promise to be more than usually exciting, as it is practically certain there will be a contest…

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The Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 18

Several questions of interest in connection with the approaching Shire elections were raised at the meeting of the Meroo Shire Council…

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Popular Shire Councillors

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 21

it is almost, certain that the two sitting Merriwa Shire Councillors—Messrs. S. J. Scully and A. I. Traill—will be returned…

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Wollar. the Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 9

The ensuing shire election has been generally discussed of late by a large number of ratepayers. The general opinion is that it is time…

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Meroo Shire. Monthly Melting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 22

The monthly meeting of the Meroo Shire Council was held on Wednesday. There were present: The President (Cr. O. D. Cox)…

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Aberorombie Shire Erection Candidate Selected

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 3

At a meeting held in the Lagoon Hall by the electors of B. Riding, Abercrombie Shire, to select a candidate to represent them. Mr. G…

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Abercrombie Shire (To the Editor,. "Bathurst, Times"

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 1

Sir, A ramour is current that the public meeting held at lagoon on Tuesday night, 2nd instant, to select a candidate to contest the forth coming…

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Abercrombie Shire Selecting a Candidate. Meeting in Lagoon Hall

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 3

At a meeting held in the Lagoon Hall on Tuesday by the eiectors of B Riding Abererombie Shire to select a candidate to represent them in the next…

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Meroo Shire. Striking the Rate. Two Pence Finally Adopted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 11

The rate for the current municipal financial year was finally determined at the meeting of the Meroo Shire Council on Wednesday, when the…

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Alleged Delayed Telegrams. and Non-delivered Letter. Shire Engineer's Complaint

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 11

At the meeting of the Meroo Shire Council on Wednesday the following letter, from the Shire Engineer, Mr. W. G. Finn, was read:—…

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Municipal Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1917 · page 18

In order to allow time for the enrolment of all qualified doctors, the Minister for Local Government has fixed June 30 as the date for the…

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Abercrombie Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last. Cr. Brownlow, president, occupied the chair, and the following were also present:-- Crs. Larnach,…

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Waverley Council Cases. Ex-aldermen Fined

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 4

Proceedings arising out of the recent developments in connection with the Waverley Council were begun yesterday. There defendants were charged under the Local…

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Waverley Council Exposures. Alderman Heavily Fined Sydney

Leader · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 3

Proceedings arising out of the recent sensational exposures at the Waverly Council were commenced at Peddington Court to-day. The…

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Mayor Entertains Aldermen. Review of the Past and Hopes of the Future

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans) entertained the aldermen and officers at the close of the Council meeting on Tuesday night. Proposing the toast of "Success to Lithgow…

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Aldermen in Trouble. Interested in Contract. Mayor Fined £55. Other Councillors Also Charged. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 1

The Paddington Police Court was today occupied with the proceedings resulting from the recent sensational disclosures in connection with the…

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Shire Employees

Molong Argus · Friday 5 January 1917 · page 3

Shires and their employees in the State, with the exception of Broken Hill, are provided for in an award with a currency of three years. Among…

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