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

Council & local affairs, 1920

1,149 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 58

Municipal Elections. Alds. Martin and Tillett Defeated

Leader · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

More than usual interest was centred in the triennial election of aldermen for the Municipality of Orange, which took place on Saturday, and…

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Municipal Matters

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

There are always two sides to a question, so naturally there are two sides to the recent Municipal emotion. The one side is gloomy enough to delight…

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The Municipal Elections. Labor Losses and Gains Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

A feature of the municipal elections at Lithgow on Saturday was the almost comploto rent of the Labour party, which has been in…

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Local Government Elections District Municipalites and Shires. Some Surprises. Old Men Rejected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The Local Government elections (the first under the new Local Government low) took place on Saturday throughout the State, the city…

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Municipal Elections Extraordinary Apathy at Bathurst. Mr. G. Shute the Unlucky Thirteenth

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

The triennial Municipal Elections in Bathurst on Saturday constituted a record for absolute disinterestedness and the low number of votes polled…

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The Municipal Elections

National Advocate · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 2

That approximately only 16 ratepayers voted for every 100 enrolled at the Bathurst Municipal election on Saturday indicates an apathy much to…

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A Municipal REFERENDUM.n Temora Says "Yes." the Church Attitude. Temora, Tuesday.n

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 4

The referendum on the question of throwing open the reserves all day Sunday for sport, taken in connection with the municipal poll on Saturday,…

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Cobbora Shire

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

In Cobbora Shire there was an electio for B riding, for which there were six candidates for the two seats. Mr. W. Smith, Bodangora,…

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Mayor and Shire Presidents Time Limit for Election. Mr. Fitzgerald Explains. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Under the new Local Government Act, 1920, section 27, Municipal and Shire Councils will have the whole month of February in which to elect…

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Lyndhurst Shire Elections

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The following are the results of the abovo election, the first two in each riding being elected:—D. Hiding: Gordon 183, Morrison…

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Turon Shire Election

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 3

At the polling for two councillors for the above shire, Councillor Sam Williams was defeated. The successful gentlemen were Messrs Crossley…

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From Enjoy Point of View the Municipal Election

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 4

[?] [?] that Mr. [?] [?] [?]e chosen to [?] [?] Mr. Hughes [?] [?]s at the…

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Business-like Municipality

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

An excellent arrangement has been made by the Dubbo Municipal Council. It grew out of a complaint that the various departmental heads were…

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Wellington Municipal Elections. Wellington

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

The municipal elections at Wellington on Saturday resulted in Messrs. E. Collis, Gordon Wilkins, Dr. Wade, W. P. Kelly, A. Kennard, T. Kennard…

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Mayor of Cudgegong. Alderman May Elected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 14

At the special meeting of the Cudgegong Borough Council this afternoon, Alderman H. J. May was elected Mayor…

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Turon Shire New Council Meets

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

The newly-elected Turon Shire Council held its first meeting to-day. The President (Cr. W. F. Hodge) was unanimously reelected to the…

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Wyaldra Shire Council. Special Meeting. Rate to Be Increased to 2D in the £

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 5

A special meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council was held at Gulgong on January. 27. to consider the valuer's report and estimates for…

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Local and General Appointment of Mayor

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

The new mayor for the Bathurst Municipality will be appointed at the ordinary meeting of the Council, which will be held on the 18th inst. At last…

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Water Supply Pumping Troubles Again Mayor's Mysterious Move

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. Muston, Waterworks Engineer, in a report to the Bathurst Municipal Council last night recommended the erection of a duplicate…

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The New Council Felicitous Remarks

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 1

The newly elected Bathurst Municipal Council met for the first time last night. The Mayor (Alderman Ennis presided (and there were also…

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