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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 8 of 60

Letters to Council

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

The following correspondence was read at Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council. From Mr. H. E. Sanderson…

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The Woes of Littleton. Deputation to the Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 8

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. G. Reid and J. Bailey waited upon the Mayor of Lithgow (Ald. G. Chivers) at the Town Hall yesterday, to lay…

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Bathurst Council General Business

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

At the fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Council the Mayor (Alderman J. A. Hitercock) presided, and there were also present Aldermen…

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Swimming Baths Changing of Water Motion Carried in Council

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

At Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council, Ald Gregg moved: "That while there is a plentiful supply of water, the lessee of…

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Federal Arbitration Bill. Trade Union Council to Fight. MELBOURNE, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

Delegates from all States to the Australian Council of Trades Unions determined to-day that an active campaign be started among the unions against…

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Beautiful Bathurst Mr. Weeke's Reports Discussed by Bathurst Council Recommendations Referred to Committees

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 3

The Bathurst Council last night the report furnished by Mr. Norman Weekes on the proposed improvement and beautification of…

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Boree Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council was held at Cudal on Monday, 13th February, and was attended by Councillors J. H. Brown…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 17

The monthly meeting of the, Amaroo Shire Council was held on Monday at the Council Chambers, Cumnock. There were present: The President (Cr. G. H…

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Boree Shire Engineer's Report

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 19

Mr. J. Hope, Shire Engineer, reported as follows to the monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council on Monday, February 13th:—…

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Municipal Council. Trimming Overhanging Trees. Electric Light Mentioned

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 13

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

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Amaroo Shire Officers' Reports. Road Work Discussed

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 5

At the meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council on Monday the following reports were submitted by the officers:— Shire Clerk…

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Damage in Municipality

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 7

At Tuesday night's meeting the Town Clerk presented the following report with regard to roads, streets, and culverts damaged by the flood waters:—…

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Not Agreeable to Show Holiday. Mudgee Council's Decision

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 9

The chairman: "Good O!" Mr Clark: "Let them go." Such were the remarks passed at a meeting of the committee of the…

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Surfer's Loss Claim Against Council SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

A case of interest to surfers was heard before the Full Court to-day when the Municipal Council of Waverley appealed against the District…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 5

The fortnightly meeting of the Orange Municipal Council was held: last night. There were present the Mayor (Dr. A. E. Colvin), and Alde…

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Local Unemployment. Government Unsympathetic. Council to Act

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Monday night the Town Clerk (Mr. R. A. Brouff) reported that, in response to the Council's advertisement, 171 persons…

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Bridge at Middle River. Definite Promise Received by Shire Clerk. Great News for Motorists

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1

This morning Mr. J. Heel, Blaxland Shire clerk, received the following brief intimation from the Main Roads Board:…

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Main Roads. Abercrombie Shire's Commitment. Engineer's Estimates. BATHURST

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

Mr. E. W. Priddle, engineer to the Abercrombie Shire Council to-day gave an interesting resume of the Council's 1928 main in roads programme…

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St. John's Market Day the Opening Ceremony. His Worship the Mayor Officiates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 29

Perfect weather marked the opening of St. John's Market Day by his Worship the Mayor (Aid. A. E. Bartlett) in the grounds of…

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Blaxland Shire Matters. Closure of Some Roads. Ex-President Kicks Over Traces

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. D. Ferguson, of Palmer's Oakey, made personal application to be granted the right to purchase surveyed roads, which, he stated, never would or could…

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