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

Council & local affairs, 1928

1,184 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 60

Mr. Robertson's Dismissal Protest Meeting on Parade Aldermen Attacked

National Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

There was a large attendance of citizens at the indignation meeting concerning the Bathurst Waterworks trouble held on King's Parade last…

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Municipal Administration Motion for Government Inquiry Carried by Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

Aldeman Miller moved at Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council: "That a competent authority be appointed by the…

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Walsh Island Trouble. Boilermakers Are Attacked. At Labor Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

Protests against the continuance of the Walsh Island strike on the ground that "it was proving too costly to the trade union movement," were made at…

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What's Wrong with Bathurst. Municipal Reorganisation Suggested

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 3

Says the Bathurst, "Times":--There is little or no difference between the management of a town and the management of a business. Many…

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Boree Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 3

The Boree Shire Council monthly meeting at Council on Monday, 12th instant, was attended by all members, viz., Councillors J. H. Brown (Shire…

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Boree Shire Council Engineer's Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 22

The following report was submitted by Mr. Shire Engineer J. Hope to the monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council at Cudal on 12th instant:—…

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Amaroo Shire Council. £5000 Road Grant. Complaints Re Bad Roads

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers, Cumnock, on Monday morning, when there were present: The…

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Shire Officers' Reports

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 4

The following reports were presented at the Amaroo Shire Council meeting on Monday:— Shire Clerk's Report…

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Municipal Council. Two More Applications for Residences

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 24 March 1928 · page 18

The fortnightly meeting of the Molong Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. Myors),…

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A Gilbertian Situation Ex-mayor and Park Eloquence. What Will the Council Do ?

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 2

A Gilbertian situation has arisen in connection with the Lithgow Council's edict that public speakers shall occupy only one part of the park, set apart for…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 2

The above council will hold Its fort, nightly meeting to-morrow night, at the Town Hall…

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Bathurst Municipal Amenities. Another Uproarious Council Meeting. Move for a Commission. BATHURST

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 4

The Mayor, Ald. Hitchcock, having called three aldermen "liars," an apology was demanded by Ald. C. Hansard at another uproarious meeting of…

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Labor Defeat. Junee Council Elections. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 3

The officially endorsed Labor candidates selected for the extraordinary vacancies in the Junee Municipal Council, were defeated at the poll…

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The Municipal Roll

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 March 1928 · page 6

ALTHOUGH cynics maintain that the principle of one adult one vote results in the country being governed by the ignorant majority…

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A Meeting in the Park. Leads to Questions in Council. Mayor Asks for Notice

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 4

A meeting in the park last, Sunday, when a "prohibited" section of the, area was utilised, and the ex Mayor (Ald. R. Pillans) was a speaker, was…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 3

The following attended last night’s fortnightly meeting of the above council:—The Mayor (Dr. A. E Colvin), and [?]. F. E. Bernaacont. W…

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Katoomba Council Dissatisfies. Residents Request Administrator. KATOOMBA

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 3

For some weeks a public petition has been circulating in Katoomba, demanding an inquiry into the affairs of the local council. A public meeting was…

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"See Lithgow En Route" Council and the Main Road Deviation. Condition of Western Artery. Co-operation and Public Meeting Decided Upon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

The deviation of the main Western road through Lithgow, and the need for reconditioning that thoroughfare west of Mt. Victoria, was the subject of much discussion at the meeting of Lithgow Council on Monday night. Ultimately it was decided to seek the co-operation…

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Lithgow Council. Many Interesting Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

The Mayor (Ald. G. Chivers) presided at the fortnightly meeting of the Council on Monday night. Reports from Committees…

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Commissioner Sowton Visit to Gulgong. Salvation Army Work. Welcome by Mayor

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 17

The chief officer of the Salvation Army in Eastern Australia, Commissioner Sowton, paid a visit to Gulgong on Thursday last and…

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