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

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,240 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 62

St. John's Wort Hundred Pounds for Salt. Grant to Cudgegong Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 January 1929 · page 29

The following notification, under date 23/12/'28, has been received by Mr. W. F. Dunn, M.L.A., from the Minister for Agriculture:—…

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Middle River Pipe-Line. Early Removal Arranged. Council's Prompt Action

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

The unemployed of Lithgow will learn with interest that matters in connection with the removal of the Middle River pipe-line have been…

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"Most Severe Award Ever." Labor Council Supports Timber Men. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 4

The action of the Timber Workers' Union in deciding to fight the award made by Judge Lukin was the big topic of conversation in Sydney…

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Correspondence Oberon Shire Oddities (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 6

It is of great interest to travellers to learn that the North Shore Bridge at Flowerdale near Hanrahan's, Black Springs, has been officially opened…

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Water Shortage "No Occasion for Panic." Deputy Mayor Advises Economy

National Advocate · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 5

"There is no Occasion for panic," said the Deputy Mayor (Alderman P. J. Moodie), when discussing the water shortage yesterday,…

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Rylstone Shire Monthly Council Meeting Breaches of Pure Foods Act

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 23

The first general meeting of the newly elected Rylstons Shire Council was held on December 21. The President, Cr. J. N. Taylor, was in…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Notice has been given that the following motions will be placed before to-morrow night’s meeting of the Orange Council:—By the Mayor: 1…

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Swagman to Mayor Modern Dick Whittington Grafton Boy's Rise

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Like a modern Dick Whittington Ald. P. McCosker has been elected Mayor of South Grafton. His election took place on December 29…

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Legislative Council Reform. Elective Members and Limited Tenure

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 1

The policy of the State Government in relation to the reform of the Legislative Council is one of the chief matters listed for early…

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S.A.’s High Council General May Appear There. LONDON

Leader · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Surprises continue to occur in the Salvation Army crisis, and the “Daily Express” understands that General Booth is planning a dramatic…

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To-night's Council Meeting

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

To night's meeting of Bathurst Council will be a most important one. The rates will be compared and the exemptions from payment of water…

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[?] COUNCIL. Special Rate Struck. New Plant to be Purchased

Leader · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Lyndhu [?] Council was held at Blayn yesterday. Those present, were (Cr. G. Rowlands), and…

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Salvation Army Crisis. High Council's Secret Proceedings. Will Booth Control End ? LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 1

Fifty-three members of the High Council of the Salvation Army met at Sunbury-on-Thames to-day to decide whether General Bramwell Booth is…

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Mudgee Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 7

The usual meeting of the Mudgee Council called for Monday evening, lapsed for the want of a quorum only Alderman Bartlett, Mayor…

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Water Restrictions Are Figures Exaggerated? Alderman Boyd Depends Mr Muston

National Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

The water position was discussed at some length at last night's Council meeting. Replying to a question by…

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Blaxland Shire Salaries. Discussion at Meeting. Some Interesting Facts

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

Blaxland Shire Council meeting on Tuesday was one of the longest on record. Business was entered upon, soon after 9 o'clock, and did not…

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Cudgegong Shire the Rate Increased. Reasons for the Rise

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 12

At the Cudgegong Shire Council meeting yesterday, the Finance Committee made the following recommendations, which were…

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Letters to Council Last Night's List

National Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

The following correspondence was dealt with at last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council: From the Department of Education…

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Gulgong Town Council Health Matters. Powers of Inspector

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 21

The Mayor (Ald. J. H. Stahl) presided at the usual ortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Municipal Council, [?] on Wednesday evening last…

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White Rock Scheme Adopted by Bathurst Council Adequate Water Supply Anticipated Charlton Proposal Criticised

National Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

With Ald. Boyd the o[?]y dissentient the Bathurst Counol, last night, on the [?] of Alderman Browning, seconded by Ald…

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