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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 9 of 62

Wool Report. [?]Shire’s Oportunity. Long-Looked-For Values

Leader · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 3

[?]ombe, Carnon Ltd, report:— [?] years Yor[?] has a[?] that it wool could be bought [?] so that average merino…

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Letters to Council Wednesday Night's List

National Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

The following correspondence was dealt with at the last meeting of the Bathurst Council: From W. Balgowan, 280 Rockett…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Officers' Reports

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 5

At the meeting of the Amaroo. Shire Council on Monday the following reports were presented: Shire Clerk's Report…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Tenders Accepted: £2946/19/. A Decentralisation Gesture

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 17

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

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"Police Staff Sufficient." Aldermen Suggest Night Officer

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 15

To the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday, night, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., forwarded the letter received from…

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Municipal Council. Inspection of Roads and Streets

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 8

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

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Boree Shere Council. Monthly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 3

All members were present at the monthly meeting of the Boree Shire Council at Cudal on Monday, 10th instant, viz., Councillors…

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Saffron and Star Thistle. Boree Shire Remove Them From Noxious List

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 20

In accordance with motion, Cr. Miller moved at Boree Shire Council monthly meeting that saffron and star thistles be removed from…

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Industrial Peace Conference. Trades and Labor Council’s Action. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

The Industrial Peace Conference was resumed this morning, but [?] proceedings were overa[?] by the decision of the Trades and Labor…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

The following notices of motion have been lodged for to morrow night’s meeting of the Orange Council:—By Ald. Jaeger:—(1) That the estimate of…

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Parish Meeting. Council Elected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Matthias' Church, Denman, held on Monday night last the following were elected to the…

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A Sad Story Why Mr. Jack Smith Died Mayor Ha[?]ard's Grief Evidence at Inquest Deceased's Last Messages Town Clerk Testifies to Cash Shortage

National Advocate · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

[?] Pops—[?] of [?] would [?] This is hard on you [?]…

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Coal Conference at Canberra. What of To-day ? Unity Council Demands Canberra Co-operation. CANBERRA, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Both coalowners and mineworkers are looking to the conference at Canberra to-day, to evolve some scheme that will release the industry from its…

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Municipal Employees Successful Annual Picnic Absence of Bathurst Aldermen

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

The fourth annual picnic of the Municipal and Shire employees, which took place under the happiest auspices in Godfroy's…

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Blaxland Shire's Marathon Sitting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

Yesterday's meeting of Blaxland Shire Council was the longest on record Proceedings opened at 9 a.m. and…

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Orange Council

Leader · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 3

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

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Blaxland Shire Clerk. Mr. James Heel Leaving

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 2

At Tuesday's meeting of the Blaxland Shire,Council the resignation of the Clerk (Mr. James Heel) Was accepted with regret, he having been…

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Timberworkers' Dispute. Lithgow Council Will Not Handle "Black" Timber

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

The possibility of Council employees becoming involved In the Timberworkers' dispute should they lie forced to handle timber at…

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Water for High Levels. Discussion by Council. Larger Mam Suggested

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 4

The suggestion that the proposed service reservoir for the high levels in the vicinity of Shaft-street and Upper Hassan's…

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Impressed with Lithgow. a New Zealand Visitor. Welcome at Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. D. G. Sullivan, Labor. M.P. for the Avon division of Christchurch, N.Z., has been visiting Lithgow during the past' few days, and under the…

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