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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 6 of 64

Wyaldra Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 13

The monthly meeting of the Wyaldra, Shire Council was held on Tuesday last, when the following were present:—Crs. E. J. Lowe (President) E…

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Shire Award

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 30

The wages of Shire workmen have been substantially increased by the award gazetted last week. A year ago the ordinary laborer…

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Shire Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 30

It is good to feel that a little interest is being infused into the Shire, elections. The ratepayers have a chance of electing…

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Executive Council Appointments

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1917 · page 17

At the meeting of the Executive Council, on Wednesday, Dr. W. F. P. Bassett was appointed Government Medical Officer at Bathurst, and Mr…

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The Shire Elections. Ratepayers on Velvet. Only Good Men to Choose From

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

THE near approach of the triennial elections directs attention to the position local government occupies in…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Amaron Shire Council was held at the Shire Offices, Cumnook, on Monday last. Present:—Crs. A. A. Rogers…

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Amaroo Shire Council. the President's Dinner

Molong Argus · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 6

On Monday last Or Rogere (President of Amaroo Shire) marked the and of the current Shire year by entertaining his follow councillors, the past…

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The Waverley Aldermen. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

The Local Government Office is cagaged with the questions arising through the Waverley Council's decision that certain of the aldermen concerned with…

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Turon Shire

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Sullivan will address the electors of A Riding of the Turon Shire at Fitzgerald's, Sally's Flat, tonight at 8 o'clock, and at Hill…

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The Shire Elections

Leader · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

The following instructions on the mode of voting at the forthcoming shire elections are published for general information:—…

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Shire Elections and Conscription

National Advocate · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 2

A question has been asked whether conscription should be made an issue at the forthcoming Shire election Clearly conscription and shire affair…

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Lithgow Municipal Council. Gas Discount to Be Reduced

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 6

The Lithgow Council mot on Monday night. Present: Aldermen Bracey (in the chair), Slattery, Taylor, Gledhill, Dyball, Tucker, Heaydon, Chivers, and Isley…

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Oberon Shire Elections. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 3

Sir,--I have been asked whether there is any truth in a rumor which is abroad to the, effect that I am supporting Mr. Higgins in his candidature for the position of councillor…

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Council of Enemy Kings and Princes. London

Leader · Friday 19 January 1917 · page 6

The "Dally Telegraph" Rome correspondent states that the Kaiser summoned to general headquarters the reigning kings, grand dukes, and…

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Orange News Calare Electoral Council

National Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 1

The Calare Electoral Council met on Wednesday last, Mr. Jas. O'Donnell Molong branch presiding. Orange PL.L. was represented by Mr. J T…

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Kaiser's Birthday Big Council Arranged. London

National Advocate · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 3

The Kaiser has invited the Emperor Charles Ferdinand, the Turkish Crown Prince, all German rulers and Crown Princes and delegates from all States…

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Unemployment Action by Labor Council. Demonstration Suggested. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 4

The question of unemployment came before the Sydney Labor Council last night, and it was decided that a special meeting of the council should be…

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Council Without Money Clerk Misses His Salary. Yass

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 20 January 1917 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the municipal council, a minute submitted by the Mayor, in justification of increasing the rate from 3 1/2d to 4d in the £, showed…

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Blaxland Shire Council. Some Valedictory Speeches. Increased General Rate

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

At a special meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council held on Friday, the president (Cr. J. T. Cary) said they had reached the twelfth hour of their existence as councillors, and he…

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Meroo Shire Rate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1917 · page 2

Absurd statements to the contrary having been circulated, it is necessary to state that the rate of 2d in [?] £, struck at the last meting of…

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