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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 6 of 59

Council Contract Another Inquiry. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 3

Mr. Lamb, K.C., to-day opened an inquiry into the City Council's cartage contract. The evidence collected showed that…

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Fire Destroys Melbourne Town Hall. Thief Raids Lord Mayor's Room. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 7

Damage by the fire which destroyed the main hall of the Melbourne Town Hall, is estimated at £80,000. During the fire, £180 was…

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True or False? Chairman's Allegations Against Shire Workman

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 2

Cr. Crosley wants to know if Mr. R. C. Webb (chanman of the P.P. Board) made assertions at the last Board meeting reflecting on the work…

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Too Risky Motor Cycle Road Races Turon Shire's Refusal

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 2

Once again the Turon Shire Council has refused the Bathurst Motor Cycle Club permission to run a big road motor cycle carnival at…

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Oberon Shire Great Western Road. Holiday for Show. Oberon

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held on Saturday last. The President and all the councillors were present…

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Oberon Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held on Saturday. The president and all the councillors were present. REPORTS…

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Canobolas Shire Council

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 1

At Monday’s meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council, the following councillors were present, Cr. A. [?] (President ), and Crs. A. Baker, T…

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Turon Shire Meeting of the Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council was held yesterday, the Deputy President (Cr. W. F. Hodge) occupying the chair, in the…

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Turon Shire Rate

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 2

At the meeting of the Turon Shire Council yesterday it was decided that the rate for the ensuing year be the same as last year, viz., 3d in the £…

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Our Shire Roads

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 6

During the discussion on the mates for the present year at [?] nobolas Shire meeting on Monday [?] expressed the opinion in…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Orange Municipal Council was held at the Town Hall last night there being present: Aldermen Blowen…

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City Council Inquiry

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 2

Mr. Lamb, K.C., continued his inquiry yesterday into the City Council cartage contract for the southern portion of the city. A. D. Couling, one of the tenderers, gave…

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Too Many Already Prososed New States Turon Shire Opinion

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 2

The Turon Shire Council has no desire to submit evidence to the New States Commission which is now touring further western…

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Wanted--a Town Clock. Council to Consider

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 2

Ald. Cregan brought forward a mat feint Monday's Council meeting which will probably find favor with many in Lithgow--namely the necessity for a town clock…

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Depositing Rubbish on Public Roads. Complaint to Council

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 1

The Bathurst-Stoney Creek Road, near Duramana, is being used as tip dump; according to Mr. A. H. Bunyan, of Duramuna, who complained of the…

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Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Shire Council will be held on Friday next, 6th instant…

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Shire Council Fight Minister's Strong Action Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 1

Following upon the serious disputes amongst the councillors the Cessnock Shire Council has been turned out of office, and an administrator…

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Gulgong Council a Quiet Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 8

The fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Council was held on Wed., Jan. 28. 1 we records were established. The meeting was the…

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Blackheath Municipal Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting was hold on Tuesday evening, with a full attendance of aldermen. CORRESPONDENCE. Katoomba Council invited co-operation…

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Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 6

The usual meeting of tho Lithgow Council was held on Monday night, the Mayor (Aid. Pillans) presiding. REPORTS…

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