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

Council & local affairs, 1923

746 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 38

Shire Engineer Leaving

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 13

Mr P. J. ward, who has occupied the position of shire engineer for the Cobbora shire for the past five years, and who has, it is…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 1

The fo[?] motions will be tablet at to [?] night’s meeting of the [?] Mayor:— 1. T[?] for a…

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To-night's Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

One of the principal matters to be dealt with at the meeting of the Council tonight is a million by Ald. Knight "that the resolution of October 3, 1921--that the…

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Canvassing Aldermen

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 3

Strong comment was made at the Young council on Wednesday night on the question of canvassing aldermen with petitions for public holiday…

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Damage by the Storm Ratepayers Consider Council Liable. But Mayor Says They Are Not

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 2

The unfortunate residents in Main street west who were flooded out by the banking up of the waters after the storm on Sunday week have apparently. no redress…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 3

The usual for[?]erly meeting of the ac[?]e was here last [?]ot, [?] attending And A.E. Colon [?]ay[?] [?] H. [?]ald, W.[?]. Bomer,…

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Marathon Council Meeting. Much Which Passes for Eloquence

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 2

There were several full dress debates at the Council meeting on Monday night, when there was a full attendance of aldermen, some of whom thought it necessary…

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Council to Subsidise Schools of Art. Music Versus Literary Pabulum. and a Suggestion of Castor Oil

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 2

The Lithgow Council, after a long debate, has decided that it will subsidise the Lithgow and Oakey Park Schools of Art to the extent of £12 10s for the current…

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Shorter Week for Municipal Workmen. Long Arguments and a Few Asperities. Will It Mean Extra Cost of £1500 ?

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 2

By a majority of three to one (nine votes to three) the Lithgow Council on Monday night decided that its employees, who have during the last few days…

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The New Shire Car

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 21

Following on the decision of the council at a special meeting held last week to purchase a new Overland car, Mr. White proceeded to…

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44 Hours for Lithgow Council Employees. an Interesting Debate. Labor Mayor's Opposition

National Advocate · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 1

By a majority of three to one (nine votes to three) the Lithgow Council on Monday night decided that its employees, who have during the last…

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Blackheath Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. A full attendance was present when the meeting opened…

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 6

The Mayor (Aid. Phillans) presided at the usual meeting of the Council on Monday night. Accounts amounting to [?]3124 9s 10d…

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Mayor of Grenfell Dead. Sydney

Leader · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. John Taylor, Mayor of Grenfell, who was in his eighteenth term, was suddenly taken ill late on Friday night, and died yesterday morning…

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Grenfell's Loss Mayor Dies Suddenly. Grenfell

National Advocate · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. John Taylor, Mayor of Grenfell for his eighteenth term, died early this morning. He was taken suddenly ill about 10.30 p m. yesterday…

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Labor Leaders' Circular. Approved by Electorate Labor Council. But Politicians Not Wanted

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bathurst elector[?] Labor Council held, in Mt. Victoria Hall on Anniversary Day, the loaders' circular in regard to reforms in the movement was…

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A. L. P. Bathurst State Electoral Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Bathurst State Electoral Council was held at Mount Victoria on Friday. Delegates were present from Springwood, Blackheath, Mount…

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Labor in Macquarie State Council Meeting. Important Decisions. Address by Mr. Dooley

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 1

The annual meeting of the above Council was held at Mt. Victoria on Anniversary Day. Delegates from the following leagues and am[?]ated unions…

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Mudgee Council Tar Paving to Be Proceeded With. Aldermen Not Unanimous. Retention of 44-Hour Week Water Meters Wanted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 19

After a lapse of six weeks the Mudgee Municipal Council met on Monday night and in reasonably quick time put through a…

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Anonymous Letter Received by Gulgong Aldermen. the Water Question Again

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 15

Each alderman of the Gulgong Council received a New Year's gift, in the shape of an anonymous letter, last week. The letter…

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