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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 17 of 59

Outspoken Labor Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 6

In a statement explaining his resignation as a member of the A.L.P.. Aid. T. W. Harrington (Mayor of Balmain) says:--"I refused to allow the Labor caucus to dictate…

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 6

The Mayor (Aid. Pillans) presided at a meeting of the Lithgow Council on Monday night. REPORTS. The had and parks committee reported…

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Bathurst Mayor Mr. J. Beddie Praised. "Probable Member Op Parliament."

The Bathurst Times · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 2

Mr. James Beddie, one of the Nationalist candidates for the Bathurst electorate at the coming State elections, has made a good impression among…

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Correspondence an Open Letter to the Bathurst Council (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 1

Sir— Would you allow me space in your valuable columns to point out a few matters concerning Municipal Administration in our City— matters that…

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The Municipality and 'Bus Services. Is a Monopoly Possible?

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 7

At the mooting of the Council on Monday night, a letter was read from Jones Bros., 'bus proprietors, stating that they intended to put on an additional 'bus on…

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Orange Municipal Valuation.’ New System Decided Upon

Leader · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 5

In submitting a motion authorising the Valuer-General to conduct the next triennial valuation of all ratable property In the municipality, at…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Usual Monthly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 7

The usual monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held in the Shire Hall, Cumnock, on Monday last, there being present Crs. S. R. Reynolds…

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Calare Electoral Labor Council

Leader · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 2

One of the best-attended meetings of the Calare Electoral Council of the A.L.P. was held at Orange last week. The chief business was the…

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Black Heath Council Wants Road Roller

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 3

An arrangement was made to-day for a competitive test between the super-Diesel and Aveling and Porter crude oil and steam rollers and scarifiers, respectively,…

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Civic Reception HON. E. H. FARRAR, M.L.A., and Mayor McDONALD WELCOMED

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 10

The Hon. E. H. Farrar, M,L.G., Minister for Labor and Industry, and Aid. McDonald. Mayor of Dubbo, and a number of the Local…

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Turon Shire's Greviances Main Roads Grant. Council Acts Promptly

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 2

Following on the Turon Shire Council's recent, deputation to Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick in Bathurst in regard to a grievance in connection with the…

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Shire Council Employees

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 2

At the meeting of the Turon Shire Council yesterday Cr. J. Crossley said they their finances were not too good and he thought they should dispease…

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Turon Shire Meeting of the Council Various Matters Dealt With

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council was held yesterday afternoon, Cr. J. C. Locke occupying the chair. There were also present Crs…

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Orange-Hill End Road Turon Council Discussion. Deputation to Canobolas Shire

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 1

Some time ago the Turon Shire Council submitted proposals to the Canoblas Shire asking for that shire's co-operation in the building of a road between…

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Wool Council. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 3

Representatives of Sydney Wool brokers’ Association are going to Melbourne to-night to attend the meeting of the wool council, which will…

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Main Western Road Turon Shire Activiites Work Will Cost £7,800

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 3

The Turon Shire Council is leaving nothing under in order to get the Main Western road between Yetholme [?]ad Bathurst put into good order. At…

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Turon Shire Works Commonwealth Grants Not Available. Local Government Department's Assistance

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 6

The application of the Taron Shire Council for Commonwealth grants for various urgent works within the Shire received a damper yesterday,…

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Abercrombie Shire Council Monthly Meeting Rockley

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council was held on Saturday last Cr. Quin, president, occupied the chair. Others present being…

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Wyaldra Shire Council More Plant to Be Purchased. Finances Are Healthy

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council was held on Friday. There were present the president (Cr. Rouse), Crs…

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Abercrombie Shire Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council, Cr. Quin, President, occupied the chair, the other Crs. present being Messrs…

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