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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 15 of 59

Shire President Criticised Absence From Demonstration

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 4

That fondness which is supposed to be engendered in the heart by absence, was not manifest towards Cr. J. C. Locke, when as President of the Tur[?]…

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City Council Affairs. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 2

The Royal Commissioner’s report on Sydney civic administration was made available to-day by Cabinet His findings deal directly with the…

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Blackheath Council. Preparing for the Main Roads Board

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 3

A special meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday afternoon at 5 p.m., Aldermen Michell and Rodriguez being…

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Turon Shire Ructions President Warmly Attacked Some' Heated Exchanges Trouble Over Tractor Trial

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 2

For a few minutes at yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council the air was electrical and there were spirited exchanges of words between…

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Electric Supply Government and City Council Cabinet Appoints Committee of Enquiry Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 2

Cabinet today decided that an s[?] committee should be forth. with appointed to enquire into the electricity supply, affecting Sydney…

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[?]Wa Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 17

[?] last meeting of the [?] shire Council its was decided, [?] to a petition from the [?] of Summer Hill, to have…

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Wyaldra Shire Monthly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 11

The usual monthly meeting of the Wyaldra Shire was held on Friday last. Present, Cr. S. B. Rouse, president; Crs. Croft,…

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The Sports Ground Mayor's Recommendations Adopted

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 1

At last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council, the following minute submitted by the Mayor (Ald. Bedd[?]e), was adopted:—…

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Bathurst Council Health Committee's Report

National Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 3

The Health Committee reported as follows: "With reference to the resolution moved by Alderman Flanagan on the…

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Bathurst Council General Business Ratepayers' Requests

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Municipal Council was held last night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Beddie) presiding. Others present were…

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Council Reports City's Health and Works Alterations to Saleyards

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 8

At last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council the following reports were adopted:— HEALTH COMMITTEE…

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Rates Rolling Tn. Pleating Report at Council Meeting Building Applications Show Town Is Growing Appeal for the Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 24

Business at the Council Meeting on Monday evening was transacted with a fair degree of alacrity, and aldermen were on the move for…

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Municipal Matters

National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 7

DEALT WITH BY THE COUNCIL. At the fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Council, His Worship the Mayor (Ald. J. Beddie) presided…

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Correspondence Three Matters That Need Municipal Attention (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 7

Sir,— Undoubtedly Bathurst, the pride and boast of all citizens, is a fine place—both for health and beauty—coupled with its salubrious and…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 15 April 1925 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council, held last night, was presided over by the Mayor (Aid. Colvin). There were also…

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Cobbora Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 39

A meeting of the above council was held at Geurie on Thursday, April 2. The whole of the councillors were present. P. McCabe…

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Cudgegong Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 24

The regular monthly meeting of the council was held in the shire hall on Wednesday last. Present Crs. O. D. Cox. president, G. F…

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Corruption or Incompetence City Council Administration Commisioner's Scathing Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 33

On Tuesday Cabinet, had before it the last report of Mr. Lamb, [?].C., who is acting as Royal Commissioner to inquire into the…

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Road Reform Vital Necessity Turon Shire Ventilates Grievances Mr. Fitzpatrick Interviewed Financial Position Pointed To

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 2

The question of road construction is a burning one in the State at the present time, and the Government that comes into office will have to take the matter of better thoroughfares into consideration with more energy and earnestness than heretofore. Many of the…

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The Amalgamation Poll to the Ratepayers of Gulgong Municipality. To the Editor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1925 · page 7

Ladies and Gentlemen,—A ballot will be taken next Saturday, tho 18th instant, on the question of uniting the Gulgong Municipality…

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