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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 8 of 64

Country News. Neilrex. Another Motor Accident—Coolah Shire Roads—And Shire Elections—And Other Matters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 25

Mr. and Mrs. F. Noonan and family have spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Devoy. and family…

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Unemployment Labor Council Proposal. State Loan Wanted. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 1

A debate took place at a special meeting of the New South Wales Labor Council, held for the purpose of considering the question of…

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Hill End Mems. Death of an Old Resident—Shire Elections—A Reforming Candidate—The Aftermath of the Storm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 24

Death of Mr. Williams.—On Saturday afternoon last the death occurred at his residence in Clark-street. of Mr. Pericles Williams. Deceased…

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Mudgee Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Small Vote to the Mudgee Electrics. the Finances and Rate Arrears. Daylight Saving

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 29

The fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Town Council was held on Monday night. There were present: The Mayor (Ald. L. Cohen),…

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Municipal Officers' Salaries

National Advocate · Thursday 25 January 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bathurst Council last night the question of increasing the salaries of the officers at the Town Hall, was discussed. After a lengthy…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council was held at Lawson on Wednesday. There were present the president (Cr. J. T. Wall), and Crs. W. G. Staples,…

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The Waverley Aldermen. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

Mr. Fitzgerald, Minister in charge of Local Government stated to-day that the Department had not yet decided upon the prosecution of any more of the…

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Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

The usnal fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night. Present:— Alds J. S. Taylor (Mayor), P. F. Kinna, J. McGroder, W. R Cole, P…

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Katoomba Municipal Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

The usual meeting of the above was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. C. L. Bash), in the chair. Others present were Alderman J. Howie. R. V…

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Turon Shire

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. J. J. Sullivan will address the electors of "A" Riding in the hall at Eglinton to-night at 9 o'clock. The polling takes place to-morrow,…

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Canobolas Shire Election

Leader · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

Shire electors are reminded that the poll in connection with the election of two councillors for Riding A, two councillors for Riding B, and two for…

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Turon Shire "A" Riding

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Vote on Saturday for Ballock and Hodge, the men who have served you well…

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Council Finance

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

The Finance Committee reported to the Bathurst Council at its last meeting, that in connection with the council's application to the Governor…

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Wentworth Falls. Shire Election Meetings

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

On Thursday night a considerable number of ratepayers met in the School of Arts to hear the local candidates, Messrs. J. McLaughlin, C. W. Mcdealf, and W. P. Wilson. Mr…

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Rockley Shire Rate of 2d

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

A special meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council was held on Saturday last, the business being to strike a rate for the current year. All the councillors were present. It was…

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Shire Elections Turon and Abercrombie

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

The Shire elections will take place to-morrow. Much interest is being taken in the contests particularly in A Riding (Turon) and B Riding…

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Ald. Hodgeagain More Motions in Council Strikes Opposition Again. Gaswork Manager's House. Is a New One to Be Erected? Alderman Hodge Crestfallen

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 4

Alderman Hodge moved at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council on Wednesday night the following motion. "That in order to…

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Oberon Shire Elections. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 3

Sir,-- Under the above heading Mr. R. W. Webb, of Tarana, has been good enough to rush into print to inform the electors of B Riding that he is not supporting me at the…

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Turon Shire Finances Mr Sullivans' Explanation

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Replying to Mr. W. F, Hodge's statement to the effect that he (Mr Sullivan) had tried to mislead the ratepayers of A Riding regarding the…

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Resignation of the Mayor. Owing to Ill Health

Molong Argus · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 6

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night, Ald J. S. Taylor resigned the office of Mayor on account of ill health. Ald Kinna moved that the Mayor's…

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