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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 6 of 62

Most Unfair Mayor's Attack on Business Man Ald. Henlen's Protest

National Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 1

The Mayor (Alderman C. A. Haneard) at Wednesday night's meeting or the Bathurst Council warmly advocated the prosecution of Mr. Horan,…

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Council Engineer Ald. Griffin's Motion

National Advocate · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

Alderman M. Griffin gave notice of motion at Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council: "That a fully qualified engineer be…

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Lithgow Council Many Points of Discussion

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. W. Ashley) occupied the chair at the usual meeting of the Council on Monday night, and in an opening minute referred to the…

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West Footscray Shooting. Council Employee Arrested. MELBOURNE

Leader · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 6

There was a sequel early this morning to the shooting of William Paterson, at his home at West Footscray, when the police arrested John…

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The Municipal Band. Will Parade in New Uniforms

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 February 1929 · page 4

The uniforms for the 26 members of the Lithgow. Municipal Band have arrived, and these will be issued on Sunday. The hand will give a recital…

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Shylock Methods Landholders' Allegations Turon Shire Assessment

National Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

The Turon Shire Council, at their monthly meeting yesterday received the following lette from Mr. F. O'Reilly. Wattle Flat:—Enclosed you…

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English Xi's Visit No Holiday in Turon Shire "Better Ways of Spending 'Money

National Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 4

The Turon Shire Council yesterday declined to approve of a public holiday being proclaimed throughout the Shire for Thursday…

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Municipal Employees Picnic

National Advocate · Saturday 2 February 1929 · page 2

The Turon Shire Council at thier monthly meeting yesterday approved of their employees being granted a holiday on the occasion of the…

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Turon Shire Monthly Meeting General Business

National Advocate · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council, held in the Council chambers, Kelso on Friday, the president (Cr. Crossley) presided…

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Water Supply Serious Visits to Charlton and Daymond Expert Accompanies Aldermen Wells to Be Exploited

National Advocate · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. Osborn, supervising engineer of the water supply branch of the Public Works Department, visited Bathurst at the week-end at the…

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Timber Yards Office Burgled. Attempt Made on Shire Council Chambers

Leader · Wednesday 6 February 1929 · page 1

A burglary and an attempt to force two doors, occurred in Orange on Monday night, or in the early hours of yesterday morning. The back…

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Marathon Council Meeting Something for Bathurst Council to Beat LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 3

A meeting of the newly elected local Council of Warren Point Island lasted 24 hours, at 7 o'clock, last night when beds and mattresses were…

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Oberon Resident's Offer To Council

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 3

"I wish to state that I am prepared to go to Bathurst and find a good flow of water in or about the pumping station, on condition your…

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Electric Light Council to Interview Commissioners

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 3

The electric lighting committee reported to last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council that with reference to the question of the supply of…

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Katoomba Council. Inquiry Into Administration. Katoomba

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 4

Aldermen of Katoomba Council last night discussed the advisability of holding an inquiry concerning the administration at Katoomba Town…

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Alleged Domineering Complaint Against Council Officer Was Ratepayer Wasting Water?

National Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 5

In a letter to the Bathurst Council read at last night's meeting, Mrs. A. A. Wright, 149 Bentinck Street complained that an officer of the council…

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Mudgee Council Augmerting Water Supply Adjusting Town Hall Rents Church Street Improvements Motorists and Speed Limit

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 17

There was a comparatively light business sheet at Monday evening's meeting of the Mudgee Council, over which the Mayor (Aid. E. A. Bartlett) presided. However, the debate on several matters of more or less importance was fairly lengthy, and the…

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Local and General News. Canobolas Shire Council

Leader · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

A meeting of the Canobolas Shire Council will be held on Monday afternoon, at 3 o’clock…

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AFTER 46 Hours Marathon Council Meeting Ends London

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4

After [?] Hours [?]ing the warren Point Souncil broke up. One of the Councillors retired [?], leaving the parties six to five, enabling…

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Letters to Council a Saleyards Complaint Illegal Use of Water

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6

From Mr. W. J. Bates, "Bald Ridge", Tarans, a buyer at the Bathurst Corporation saleyard drawing attention "to the way in which the…

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