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

Council & local affairs, 1925

1,180 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 59

Oberon Shire Roads

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 3

"On behalf of the president, my fellow Councillors and myself I desire to thank the ratepayers of Arkstone for the good work done on the Arkstone-road, which now…

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Council's Enterprise. Mittagong

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 3

The engineer of the Nattai Shire, with the concurrence of the council, is going in for road pipe-making on a big scale. The council intends to do away with a number…

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The Macquarie Seat. Electorate Council President's View

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 January 1925 · page 4

The "Sun" says:--"Mr. L. W. Ryan, president, of the Macquarie Federal Electoral Council, who is in Sydney on union business, announced that nominations for this…

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Orange Municipal Council

Leader · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 4

The following notices of motion will be dealt with at to-morrow night’s meeting of the above today:— By the Mayor:—(1) That the…

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Melting Pot Theft Council Employee Fined

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 January 1925 · page 3

In the Bathurst Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. Walter Scott, S.M., Timothy Gleeson, for whom Mr. Kenny appeared, was charged with…

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Abercrombie Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council Vas held on Saturday, Cr. Quin, president, occuping the chair. Other councillors present were…

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Turon Shire Meeting of Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon, the President, Councillor J. C. Locke, occupying the chair…

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Rabbits on Roads Shire Council's Responsiblity

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

At the meeting of the Turon Shire yesterday a letter was rece[?]ed from the Bathurst P.P. Board drawing attention to the prevalence of rabbits…

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Abercrombie Shire CORRESPONDENCE

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

M. A. G. Manning M.H.R. forwarded season's greetings to the Councillors, and staff. It was revolved to reciprocate these good wishes, and to…

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Orange Council'

Leader · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Orange Municipal Council was held last night, there being present Aldermen Blowes, Bouffler, McKay,…

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

The first meeting of the Lithgow Council for the new year was held on Monday night. The Mayor (Aid. Pillans) was in the chair…

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The Oberon Shire Roads. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 1

Sir,--It was with pleasure I read Cr. Robinson's letter in the "Mercury" anent the Oberon Shire roads. I am glad Cr. Robinson has wakened up to the true situation…

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Sunday’s Flood Discussion in Council

Leader · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

The flood on Sunday brought forth a lengthy discussion in the Orange Council last night, when Ald. B[?] mentioned the matter, and suggested…

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Unwanted Babe Bathurst Council Employee's Gruesome Discovery

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1925 · page 2

A Bathurst Council employee made a gruesome discovery at the mun[?]al sanitary depot early yesterday after noon. Whilst dealing with the agait…

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Vagrancy. Supposed Ex-alderman Charged. Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 3

A man giving the name of Harry Lane, having no address, was charged with vagrancy, and pleaded not guilty. Constable Ledger, of Blackheath, said he…

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Blackheath Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on. Tuesday evening with a full attendance. Mayor Porter presided. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Oberon Shire Roads. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 3

Sir,--In the "Mercury" of Friday last Cr. Robinson, under the above heading, writes: "On behalf of the president, my follow councillors and myself, I desire to…

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Women in Municipal Life

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1925 · page 7

More than 2000 women are members of boards of guardians in the United Kingdom; the number of woman magistrates is nearly 900. There are 300 towns and…

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Newspaper Declared "Black" Labor Council Demonstration

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 2

Following a resolution declaring the "Labor Daily" "black." delegates present at the Trades and Labor Council on Thursday left the…

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Council Appointment No More Than Seven But Two Hundred Scrambling Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 7

It is understood that if the Ministry decided to make additional appointments to the Upper House the number will not exceed 7. It…

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