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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 14 of 58

Mayor Maitland Elected Last Night. Alderman Tipping Absent. Alderman Ennis's Resentment

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

Alderman F. Havenhand is the new Mayor of Bathurst. He was elected by ballot to the position at last night's meeting of the Municipal…

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Mayor of Wellington. ALDERMAN W. P. Kelly Chosen

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 28

At a special meeting of the Wellington Council, held on Thursday night, Ald. W. P. Kelly, who was nominated by Ald…

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Shire Engineer

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The Shire Council has called for applications for the position, of Engineer, Sanitary Inspector, and Building Surveyor. There is still…

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Bathurst Council Officers' Reports

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The following reports from officers of the Bathurst Municipal Council were received at last night's meeting:—…

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The Mayor Ald. Havenhand Elected. Sudden Illness of Ald. Tipping

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The election of the Mayor of Bathurst last night was one of the most interesting contests in local municipal history for many years. It was…

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To-night's Meeting. Discussion at Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

A letter was received by the Bathurst Municipal Council from Mr. J. W. Percival, stating that he had been requested by the Deputy-Leader of the…

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Meetings on the Parade Discussion in Council

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

A discussion arose at last night's meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council as to the advisableness of allowing political meetings to be held…

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Water Supply Universal Metering. Again Before the Council

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

Ald. Hurtord, at the Bathurst Coun-cil meeting last night moved:—"That in the interest of water con-sumption and as the most equitable…

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Mudgee Council. Park Improvements. Some Ambitious Schemes. Rates Arrears Collection. Traffic Regulations. a New Sanitary Contract. the Water Supply

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 14

The fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Town Council was held on Monday night. There were present: Aldermen Knight (Mayor, in…

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Cudgegong Council. Alleged Insanitariness of West End. Complaint by Public Health Department. Threat of Action. Mayoral Allowance Thirty Pounds. Mr. W. Hawkins Steps Up

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 25

The fortnightly meeting of the Cudgegong Borough Council was held on Tuesday. There were present: Aldermen H. May (Mayor),…

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Boree Shire Council

Molong Argus · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 1

Among the matters dealt with at the Boree Shire Council meeting last week, were the following:— A claim from T. D. Lennaen,…

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Alderman Tipping Sudden Illness

National Advocate · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 1

From information gleaned yesterday, it appears that Ald. Tipping, who during Wednesday was apparently alright, was suddenly stricken with…

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Municipal Council

Molong Argus · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday night. Present— Alds Betts (Mayor), Evers, Ball, Cole, Parslow, Crook, McArdle,…

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Boree Shire Engineer's Report

Molong Argus · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 1

Robey Crushing plant has completed the work on Gumble road, and was then shifted to Manildra and rolled metal lengths. All…

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Tragedy at Molong. Two Men Shot. Alderman G. Willis a Victim

Leader · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 6

Molong is in mourning as the result of the most tragic and sensational shooting affray that has ever occurred in the usually placid township…

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Progressive Electoral Council

Molong Argus · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 7

A meeting of the Bathurst Electoral Council (Progressive Party) was held at the Shire Hall, Orange, on the 16th inst. Mr S…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Friday, February 20, 1920. Local and General. Canobolas Shire Council

Leader · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 8

A special meeting of the above will be held on Thursday next, for the purpose of striking the ordinary rate of 2d. in the £1…

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Soldiers' Memorial Council Vote Illegal

The Bathurst Times · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 1

In December last the Petersham Council voted £500 towards the proposed memorial to soldiers from the municipality. But the Minister's…

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Queensland Legislative Council Brisbane

Leader · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 8

The leader of the Government in the Legislative Council stated to-day that now that the Government had a majority in that chamber, the Lands…

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Appalling Double Tragedy. Two Well-known Residents Shot. Alderman Geo. Willis and ex-Private Frank Carragher

Molong Argus · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The usual quiet of Molong was broken at about 5.45 on Tuesday afternoon last by one of the most cowardly aud cold-blooded crimes…

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