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

Council & local affairs, 1926

917 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 46

Municipal Council

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 2

At a special meeting of the above held on Thursday night, there were present the Mayor (Aid. H.OBrien) in the chair, Aid. W. J. Roach, T…

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The State Fight. Government and the Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Bavin challenged the Government to go to the country on the Upper House issue. He declared that the Premier was endeavoring to…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 4

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

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Roads Maintenance Policy. Adopted by Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

At last Monday's meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, the President (Cr. G. H. Bowhay) brought forward the following minute regarding the…

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Municipality "Broke." Sells War Souvenirs Paris

National Advocate · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 2

In order to raise additional money, the municipality of Amiens is selling war souvenirs, including a minature Big Bertha, which was captured by…

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Shire to Be Prosecuted

National Advocate · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

The [?] tend to make fish of one and flesh of another. The rabbit inspector reported adversely on the prevalence…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 1

The following special business has been set down for to-morrow night’s meeting of the above body[?] By Ald. [?] That in view of…

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Mudgee Tennis Courts. Question of Control Discussed Views of Various Aldermen "Youth Kefps the Game Going

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 8

When the question of the control of the municipal tennis courts came up for discussion at the last council meeting Ald. Cohen…

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League of Nations Council. London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

There are signs that Sir Austen Chamberlain's attitude on the question of the League Council is Causing the Government concern. That reconstruction of the Council was…

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Water Problem Carping Criticism Denounced MR. J. Beddie Emphatic Support for Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 3

At last night's meeting of the Advance Bathurst League Mr. Debert initiated a discussion on the water question and hoped that in the…

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Orange Municipal Council

Leader · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held in the Town Hall, last night. Those present were:—The Mayor (Dr. A. E. Colvin), and [?]…

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Turon Shire Roads

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon the members of the Turon Shire Council, accompanied by the engineer (Mr. O'Neill), made a tour of inspection of…

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Dubbo Shire to Be Prosecuted

Leader · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

The Dubbo P.P. Board does not intend to make [?] of one and [?] of another, [?] the “Dispatch.” The rabbit inspector reported adversely on…

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Government Defeated in Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

The Legislative Council last evening again discussed the preference provisions of the Industrial Arbitration (Amendment) Bill. Government won on the preference…

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Lonely English Girl Lord Mayor As Matchmaker. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 3

The Lord Mayor, Ald. Stokes, has received a letter from Miss Ivy Green, of 22 St. George's Terrace, Kemptown, Brighton, England,…

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Lithgow Council. Short Meeting, But Many Matters Discussed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Lithgow Council was held at the Council, Chambers on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. Pillans) presided, and the only absentee was Ald. Knight,…

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Gulgong Council. Application to Erect Motor Garage Road to Show Ground

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 28

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council was held o Wednesday February 24. Present: His Worship the Mayor…

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"Water Supply." Question Again Raised Gulgong Town Council Says the Time Has Come When We Must Have It

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 28

"The time has come when we should move in the question of a water supply for the town." said Ald. Baldwin at the last…

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Shire Wrong Carcoar P.p. Board's Reply to "Waugoola Shire

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 2

"What the devil do you mean?" queried Mr. R. B. Officer of Mr. Fred Rowlands at the meeting of the Carcoar P.P. Board on Monday…

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Late Cables. League Council Issue. London, Thursday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 4

Reuter, London.--The galleries of the Commons were packed in anticipation of the statement regarding the League Council. There was a preliminary thrill at…

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