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

Council & local affairs, 1922

1,102 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 56

£940 in One Year Paid to One Shire Employee for His Services and Team Council to Buy Its Own Plant

The Bathurst Times · Monday 20 February 1922 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council there was an interesting discussion, and some arresting figures given, on the question…

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A Council Interlude. "Lower Dog and the Fat Man."

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

There was quite a storm in a teacup at the Council meeting on Monday, due to a remark by the Mayor to Ald. Thomas, that the impounding officer had not seen him in…

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Enmeshed in Red Tape. Town Clerks and Council Accounts

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 2

When it was proposed to bring into force a new ordinance relating to the keeping of local government accounts the promise was made that the work would be greatly…

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From Every Point of View the Legislative Council to Go. (By Reform)

Leader · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 4

According to Mr. Dooley, the Legislative Council is to go. At [?] on Thursday night he said it will have to be wiped out, lock, stock and…

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Mudgee Common Public Meeting To Alderman Knight (Mayor of Mudgee)

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 11

Sir,—We, the undersigned Ratepayers of Mudgee, respectfully beg you to convene a Public Meeting at your earliest convenience in…

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Gulgong Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 15

The rates of the year to the Gulgong Council having been sent out. The Council would appreciate an early response by ratepayers. The…

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Municipal Council

Leader · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 4

There attended the fortnightly meeting of thy Orange Municipal Council on Tuesday night. Aldermen V. H. Millard (Mayor). H. J. King…

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Kandos Water Supply. Large Public Meeting. Shire Council's Attitude Criticised

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 3

A large public meeting was held in Angus Hall under the auspices of the Kundos Progress Association on Monday night to discuss the attitude of the Rylstone Shire…

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. Evans) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the above, on Monday night. The accounts (for the month) totalling…

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Municipal Adult Suffrage. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 3

Sir,--From the Premier's policy speech it appears that if his Government is returned to power we are to have adult suffrage in the shires and municipalities. It is a tenet…

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Mr. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A. Enthusiastically Received at Dubbo. Mayor and Ex-mayor on the Platform. Eulogistic References by the Ex-mayor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 10

A great meeting was accorded Mr. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A., at Dubbo on Saturday night. The meeting was crowded, and Mr…

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The Digger Candidate. Alderman Dick Wilkins. to Speak in Mudgee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 19

Alderman G. ("Dick") Wilkins, the endorsed Progressive candidate for the Wammerawa, will address the electors at the Exchange Corner…

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Bathurst Council Fortnightly Meeting

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Council was held last night. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. O. Cooke wrote, drawing…

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Cudgegong Council. Ordinary Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Cudgegong Municipal Council was held on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Aldermen G. F. Oram (Mayor), V…

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Council's Liability for Contractor's Accidents

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 8

An unusual question was raised at the Municipal Council meeting on Monday night in regard to the liability of the council in the case…

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The Cleanest Town Temora Council Complimented

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Temora Town Council the following letter was read from Mr. K. G. Armstrong. 6 Albany road, Stanmore:—I have…

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Council Tractors Over £100 for Repairs

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 1

The Mayor (Ald. Beddie) reported to the Bathurst Council meeting last night that the axle of the council's small tractor had broken and had…

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War Trophies Bowling Clubs Objection Council Does Half Way

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. C. J. Foran, secretary of the Bathurst Bowling Club, wrote to the Bathurst Council last night stating that his committee had instructed…

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Mudgee Council. Fortnightly Meeting. Board of Health Submits Series of Requests. Some Reforms Adopted! Others Deferred

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 3

The following aldermen were in attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council on Monday night:—…

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