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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 9 of 64

Municipal Money Salaries of Servants. Discussion in Council. What Bathurst Pays

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 1

A lengthy discussion took place at the meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council on Wednesday night on the report of the Finance committee…

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MotorCycle Nuisance Matter Before Council

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 1

When Aid. Hodge's motion concerning the gas manager's residence had been defeated at the Bathurst Council meeting on Wednesday night, he was…

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Bathurst Times Friday, January 20, 1916 Labor Council and State Loan

The Bathurst Times · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

That unemployment is increasing in Australia is beyond question. The outlook for the winter that will soon be with us is anything but cheering, so…

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Municipal Saleyards

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 2

Mr. R. Evans, inspector of the Municipal Saleyards, reported to the Bathurst Council on Wednesday night that during the past fortnight cattle…

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Municipal Officers

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1917 · page 1

In their report to the Bathurst Municipal Council, on Wednesday night, the Finance Committee stated that they had considered the matter of…

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Turon Shire "A" Hiding Contes. Councillor Bullock Speaks. Stirring Appeal for Councillor Hodge

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 27 January 1917 · page 2

Councillor W. T. Ballock spoke at Eglinton last night in lavor of the candidature of Councillor Hodge and himself. In the source of a vigrous address he…

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Blaxland Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2
Also in Lithgow Mercury

Up to the time of going to press the Blaxland Shire counting had not (the "Guardian" correspondent advises by telephone) been competed…

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Merriwa Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

In the Merrowa Shire there was no election…

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Oberon Shire

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

In the Oberon Shire elections, Messrs Nunan and Fitzpatrick (retiring councillors) were elected, defeating Messrs Freer and Higgins…

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Wyaldra Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

In the Wyaldra Shire there was no election…

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Millthorpe News Lyndhurst Shire Election

Leader · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

The election for members of the Lyndhurst Shire Council took place on Saturday last. The polling booth was at the public school. Mr…

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The Shire Elections. Unusual Interest Everywhere

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

Unusual interest was evinced in the shire elections this year, and in almost every riding there were contests. In no case was the competition more keen than in connection with…

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Shire of Abercrombie. Four New Councillors

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

As a result of the elections in Abercrombie Shire, four new councillors will make their appearance. In A Riding Crs. A. J. Brownlow and J. E. Larnach were re-elected…

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State Labor Electorate Council

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 3

The Annual meeting of the Bathurst State Electorate Council, was held at the "National Advocate" chambers on Saturday night. Mr…

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Turon Shire "A" Riding Election. Messrs. Hodge and Bullock Returned

The Bathurst Times · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

Owing to the fact that Mr. J. J. Sullivan had transferred his affection from his old Riding, and had decided to have a flutter against Mr. W. F…

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Empire War Council. Discussion of Imperial Questions

Leader · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 4

Mr. Lloyd George in an important interview on the subject of the forthcoming Imperial War Council with the London correspondent of the…

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The Holy of Holies. Dominions and the War Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1917 · page 2

The Yorkshire "Observer" says: "The dominion sacrifices are not proportionate to ours. This should be steadfastly considered when they are admitted into the 'holy of…

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Oberon Shire. Oberon

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 30 January 1917 · page 3

Messrs. Numan and Fitzpatrick have been re-elected as shire councillors, defeating Messrs. Freer and Higgins. In C Riding Messrs. Bailey and Dodd were…

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Ald. Dyball V. the Mayor Verbal Warfare at Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1917 · page 2

Heated exchanges took place between the Mayor and Ald. Dyball on two occasions at the meeting of the Council on Monday night. The withdrawal of the summons against one…

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