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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 15 of 60

Municipal Markets. Are Thoroughly Cleansed. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 1

Visitors to the Municipal markets this morning received a shock. The place had been properly cleaned for the first time in almost two years…

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Railway Commissioner's Visit. Deputation From the Council. Oakey Park Platform to Receive Consideration

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 2

The Railway Commissioner (Mr. Fraser) visited Lithgow on Monday afternoon, on his way West, accompanied by the two assistant commissioners…

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Blaxland Shire Council a Lengthy Agenda. Many Matters Discussed

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 2

The regular meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, when there were present Crs .James (president), Simpkins, Cary, Cripps, Cemmens, and Tweedie…

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Wyaldra Shire Council Urgent Need for Road Repairs. Bridges and Creeks. Request for Flood Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 22

At the March meeting of the Wyayldra Shire Council, there were present: Crs S. B. Rouse (president), A. Croft, E. K. Bowman, R…

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Mudgee Council Question of Unemployment Electricity Undertaking Repair of Back Streets Petition from Ratepayers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 12

The Mayor (Ald. A. E. Bartlett) presided at Monday evening's meeting of the Mudgee Council, and by strict attention…

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Municipal Imputation Railway Commissioner's Visit. Supply of Power Discussed Question of Storm Water Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 32

While passing through Mudgee on Tuesday the Commissioner for Railways (Mr Fraser) was interviewed by a deputation…

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Keen Municipal Fight

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 9

There was a keen fight for municipal honors at Wellington, no fewer than seven candidates contesting the four vacancies in the local council…

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Municipality [?]

Leader · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 5

(Being Second Interim Report of Seventh Triennial Period). The following statements show the Council’s Revenue and Expenditure for all…

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Amaroo Shire Council. the Urban Area. "Sane and Insane Democracy."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 4

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

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Shire Officers' Reports

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 18

The following reports were presented to Amaroo Shire Council on Monday: Clerk's Report. Valuation Court.—At the valuation…

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Municipal Council. Water Supply Matters. Proper Plans For Building Applications

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Molong Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, when there were present: The Mayor (Ald…

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Property Owner's Grievance. Sanitary Fees and Canseway. Letter To Amaroo Shire Cooncil

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 18

Mr. James McCormack, of Cumnock, forwarded the following letter to the Amaroo Shire Council, and it was considered at the meeting on Monday:…

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Water Installations. Council Appoints Sub-Committees. Fees And Qualifications

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 15

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor (Ald. Myors said a sub-committee should be appointed to go into the matter of water…

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Building Applications. Must Comply with the Act. Council Says So

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 15

The following building applications, accompanied by plans (and in one case specifications) were submitted to the Municipal Council on Tuesday night:…

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Cudgegong Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 9

Pending a readjustment to be made at the next meeting of the Cudgegong Shire 'Council 30 men, including the lorry drivers and those…

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Grafton Aldermen Whole Council Resigns. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 4

In accordance with a decision reached last week the whole of the aldermen of South Grafton Council resigned oh Saturday. A fresh…

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Cobbora Shire Monthly Council Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 21

At the last meeting of the Cobhora Shire Council held at Geurie on April 11, there were present: Crs. H. E. Morley (president) Conn, McLeod,…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 5

At to-morrow night’s fortnight meeting of the Orange Municipal Council, the Mayor will move:— “Thai the Building Committee…

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A Poor Poll. Council Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 1

Four new members were elected to the four vacancies in the Municipal Council, viz., Messrs Pullbrook jnr., Cartwright, Mitty and…

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Inquiry Into Bathurst Council Affairs

Leader · Monday 23 April 1928 · page 4

Recently the Bathurant Municipal Council requested the Under Secretary of Local Government to instituts an inquiry into the administration of this…

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