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

Council & local affairs, 1924

1,024 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 52

City Alderman's Greeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 7

Writing to Mr. G. H. Cohen, Ald W. J. Nicholls, who is a member of the city council, states that thoughts during the festive season…

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Alderman Hurford Resignation Last Night Election on January 19

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council Ald. A. J Hurford wrote resigning his position as an alderman of the Council…

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Council Accounts

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 2

The following accounts were passed for payment at the meeting of the Bathurst Council last night: General fund: A Cripps £1/12/6, G Stokes…

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Ex-mayor of Bathurst. Resigns From Counch, Monday

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 6

Alderman Hurford, of Bathurst, who was fined for having sold wine without a license, last night resigned from the Bathurst Council…

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No Prohibition Labor Council Decision

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 11

By 38 votes to 36 the N.S.W. Labor Council has defeated the proposal to rescind a resolution standing upon the books (which…

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Soldier Settlers Harrassed by Department Application to Council

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 2

Messrs S. J. Taylor and Robert Emmett, of the Macquarie Vale Returned Soldier Settlement in a letter to the Bathurst Council referred to…

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Gulgong Municipality How Rates on Farming Lands May Be Lightened

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. Joe Clark, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the Under Secretary, Department of Local Government:—…

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Municipality of Bathurst Extraordinary Election

National Advocate · Thursday 3 January 1924 · page 3

Notices is hereby given that, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1919, as amended and the Ordinances thereunder…

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Straying Stock Nuisance. Wide Municipal Powers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1924 · page 6

The writer of the L.G. notes in the "Herald" has the following to say in regard to the impounding of stock:-- A person who permits an animal to stray…

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Alderman Light on Prohibition American Girls As Drinkers Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 1

"The rum-runuers of America have about us much regard for human life is an ordinary man would for the life of a mangy pup. They think nothing…

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"Slowly Starved." Settlers Seek Bathurst Council's Aid

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1924 · page 16

Twa representatives from the Macquaric Vale Soldiers' Settlement urged the Bathurst Council to assist the settlers in co-operating…

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Oberon Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 1

The usual meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday last, all the councillors being present…

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Abercrombie Shire Monthly Council Meeting

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 4

The usual monthly mooting of the Abererombie Shire Council was held on Saturday last, when Councillor Quin, President, presided over a full…

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Lawson Memorial Forbes Council Assists Forbes

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 3

The Lawson memorial fund committee almost met with a rebuff at the latest meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council. The committee's…

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A Tribute to Acting-Prime Minister "Good and Honest." Mayor Ranji Burns' Verdict. Katoomba

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 2

A good man and an honest man was how the Major of Katoomba described Dr. Earic Rage at a civic reception to the touring Federal Ministers…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held on Saturday last, all the councillors being present. The president (Cr. Richards) stated that…

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Shire Council Meetings OBERON

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 1

The usuals meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers all the Councillors being present. The President (Cr. Richards)…

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Municipal Employees and the Council. Ald. Knight Alleges "Tirade of Abuse." Mayor Will Not Be Insulted

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 2

At the meeting of Lithgow Council on Monday night rather a lively debate arose over a letter from the Municipal Employees' Union. This stated that some of the…

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Abercrombie Shire

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 1

At the usual monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council Cr. Quin (President), presided over a full attendance of members…

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Turon Shire Council Bundle of Coreespondence. and Batch of Complaints

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 4

The initial monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council for 1924 was held at the Council Chambers, Kelso, yesterday. The newly elected President…

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