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

Council & local affairs, 1918

1,249 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 63

Lithgow Municipal Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 6

The usual meeting of the Lithgow Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the Mayor (Aid. R. Pillans) presiding. There were also present:--Aldermen Slattery…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

Leader · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 2

The Lieut. Governor (Sir William [?]) sent the following letter to the committee of the Lord [?] [?]:— "The appear by the [?]…

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The New Mayor. Brief Character Sketch

Leader · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

To-day Ald. W. E. Bouffler succeeds to the office of Mayor, and probably no more popular appointment has ever been made. He is one of a few…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund Lieutenant Governor's Appeal

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 1

The Lieutenant Governor (Sir William Cullen) sent the follow ins letter to the Committee of the Lord Mayor's Fund:—…

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Wentworth Falls. Visit of Shire Lighting Committee

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

On Tuesday night the lighting committee or the B.M. Shire Council met the officials at the Progress Association and others in the School of Arts. Councillors Wall, Staples…

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Council Notes. Staff Salaries Increased

Leader · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 3

Before any of the what-were-to-have-been ornamental trees are remo[?]ed from [?]ook Park, the [?]epayers are to be given an opportunity of…

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Soldier's Gratitude to Orange Council

Leader · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 6

Writing from "Somewhere in France" to his mother, Mrs. E. Lines of Klewa street, Albury, Private Sid Lines, who enlisted at orange, says:…

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Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

National Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1918 · page 6

The Committee of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund, which is appealing for more funds in order to carry on the work of assisting the dependents of…

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Cudgegong Council, Resignation of the Acting-clerk. Surprised Mayor and Alderman. Interim Arrangements Made

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 4

A special meeting of the Cudgegong Municipal Council, convened by the Mayor (Ald. E. Hughes). was held on Saturday afternoon to…

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Gulgong News. Municipal Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

At-the meeting of the Municipal Council the matter of the agreement of the parks caretaken (who had written asking that his…

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Grand Council Convoked. London

National Advocate · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 2

The Kaiser has convoked a Grand Council of German reigning families at main headquarters…

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Municipal Employees' Claim Turned Down at Wagga. Wagga

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 March 1918 · page 1

Municipal and shire councils have received a log governing the wages and conditions of the members of the Municipal and Shires Employees'…

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Turon Shire Council Monthly Meeting. To-day's Business

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council was held to-day. There were present: Councillors John Godfrey (President), W. T. Bullock,…

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Turon Shire Engineer

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 2

At this afternoon's meeting of the Turon Shire Council Mr. John O'Neil, of Wagga, one of the 16 applicants for the office, was appointed Engineer…

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Shire Roads Works in Progress

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 March 1918 · page 3

Mr. W. Cole. acting engineer reported to the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council to-day that he had inspected most of the roads…

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Blaxland Shire Council. New Clerk Welcomed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 1

The regular monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday. Those present, were--Crs. R. H. Bulkeley (president), J. Commens, M. J. Burgess, and G. Langlands…

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Turon Shire's Traction a Doubtful Proposition Discussion by Turon Shire Councillors

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 3

A discussion took place at the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council yesterday, concerning the advisability of continuing the use of…

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Straying Stock in Turon Shire. Prosecution Ordered

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 4

Mr. W. Ross, maintenance man on the Yetholme length, in his report to the Turon Shire Council yesterday stated that sheep belonging to…

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Turon Shire Roads Report by Acting Engineer

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 3

Mr. W. Cole (Acting-Engineer) reported to the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council, yesterday, that he had inspected most of the roads…

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Shire Road Tractor Is It Satisfactory? Another Month's Trial to Be Given

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 March 1918 · page 3

Cr. Williams asked the President of Turon Shire Council yesterday if the Council's road tractor was giving satisfaction. It had been given a few…

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