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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 11 of 59

Cautious Aldermen

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

When the question of approving of plans for a building In Howick Street, was being considered by the Bathurst Council last night, Aid. Hansard said…

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Abercrombie Shire Council Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 1

The usual montly meeting of the Abercromble Shire Council was held on Saturday last, when Cr. Quinn, President, occupied the chair, others…

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Appearance of Shops Alderman Hansard Emphatic

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

"Some of the business places are a disgrace to the town and to the people who own them. Many of the shops make the…

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Abercrombie Shire Monthly Council Meeting the Road Grant. £4000 RECOMMENDED

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council was held on Saturday last when Cr. Quin, president occupied the chair, other preset…

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Municipal Matters Dealt with by Council

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Council was held last night, His Worship the Mayor (Aid. J. Beddie) presided and there were also…

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Bathurst Council Routine Business

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council was held last night. Those present were: Alds. J. Beddie (Mayor), E. T. Webb, W. J…

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Electric Light Defects Engineer's Special Report Why Light Failed Mayor Extol Mr. Muston

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

"From the time of the switching on ceremony certain features of the electric light and power plant have not given satisfaction. These…

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Rubbish in Streets Complaint in Council "A Laughing Stock."

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

The City Engineer (Mr. L. B. Watson) was criticised by Ald. Webb at last night's council meeting for allowing heaps of rubbish…

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Mudgee Council Selection of Town Clerk Seventeen Applications Deceived

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 12

The ordinary business sheet at the Mudgee Council meeting on Monday evening was a light one, but the selection of a town clerk…

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Abercrombie Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council was held on, Saturday, when Cr. Quin, president, occupied the chair, others present being Crs. Coward,…

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Shire Employees' Age Limit. Discussion at Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 3

At Wednesday's meeting of Blaxland Shire Council, the engineer, in accordance with instructions, submitted a report, and table setting out the ages and length of…

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Wellington’s Mayor Censured

Leader · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 6

We are on the side of Wellington’s Mayor (Ald. Walker) who refused to attend a civic reception to the swimmers that visited his town last week…

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Labor Will Win Lord Mayor's Prophecy Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 2

The opinion that Labor will win at the next State Elections was expressed by the Lord Mayor, Aid. Stokes at the annual picnic of the…

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Water Proposals for Lithgow. DEPARTMENTAL V. "Council" Scheme Points of Contrast

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 4

At the meeting of the Council on Monday night last Mr. A. Peake, the departmental engineer, outlined what has been called the "departmental scheme" for the…

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Special Council Meeting

National Advocate · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bathurst Council will be held on Monday next, to consider applications for the position of shift engine drivers and also…

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Blaxland Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 2

The regular monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday. Present:-- Crs. W. S. Cripps (president), J. Commens;.J. T. Cary, R. James, R. H. Bulkcley…

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Rylstone Shire Council Deputy President Appointed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 14

The Rylstone Shire Council met on Monday. There were present: Crs. L. McLachlan (president). T. W. Taylor, H. L. Taylor, D. McL…

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Merri[?] Shir Council Noxious W[?]eds. Bathe[?]

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 10

NOTICE is hereby [?] that it is the intention of the council to take legal proceedings first all landholders who do [?] make…

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Town Water Supply More Pumping Machinery Preparing for Installation. Council's Deliberations

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 2

Preliminary arrangements are under way in connection with the installation of additional pumping machinery at the Bathurst…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 2

The following were present at last night’s meeting of the above body:— The Mayor (All. Colvin), and Aids. King, Lamarck [?] Witmee…

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