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

Council & local affairs, 1930

1,375 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 69

Malicious Fire. Attempt to Burn Mayor's Business Premises

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 8

An inquest touching the origin of a fire at Francis Henry Myors' premises in Bank Street on Sunday morning was conducted by…

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Council Reports. From Various Sources

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 6

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night the following reports were presented, and adopted:…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 5

The following notices of motion have been given for to-morrow [?] meeting of the Orange Council:— By the [?]: That an estimate [?]…

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Council Employees Successful Annual Picnic Basic Wage References

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 3

There was a big roll-up at the annual picnic of the municipal and shire employees, which was held yesterday in Godfrey's paddock, near Rankin's…

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Merriwa Shire Monthly Council Meeting. Clerk's Interesting Report. No Infectious Diseases

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 22

At the February meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council, there were present: Councillors A. M. Jennings (president), B. Cowan, J…

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Coolah Shire Council Garbage Service Instituted Riparian Rights and Chinese Public Holiday Proclaimed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 19

At the February meeting of the Coolah Shire Council there were present Crs. John McMusler, president, E. J. Scully, A. A. Frew, C…

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Big Overdraft Coolah Shire Funds Position Unsatisfactory

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 19

At the February meeting of the Coolah Shire Council it was sated that the Main Roads Board, forwarded approval to the variation of…

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Orange Council Last Night's Meeting. Water Restrictions

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 5

The meeting of the Orange Council last night was attended by the Mayor (Aid. S. Whit[?]), and Aids. T. M. Cond[?]ll, S. T. La[?]rock. T. Oates. A…

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NEARLY 80 Years Old. Council's Lucknow Photo

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 4

Mrs. G M. V. Kearney writes as [?] to the editor of the “Leader”:— In your issue of 19th instant, there…

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Road Making Criticised M.r.b. Officer Is Frank Blaxland Shire's Equipment

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

Mr. E. E. Crouch, an officer of the Main Roads Board, gave an interesting address on the policy of the board at Blaxland Shire. Council meeting…

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Road Through Portland Deputation to M.r.b. Blaxland Shire's Previous Attitude

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

A deputation waited on the Main Roads Board on Monday with a request that the main Mudgee road be taken through Wallerawang and…

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"Truth" Libel Case Appeal to Privy Council Refused Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 5

The Full Court consisting of Sir Phillip Street, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Ferguson and Mr. Justice James, this afternoon refused the application…

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Upper House Reform Bill Criticised in Legislative Council Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night the Upper House Referendum Bill was read a second time, after a lengthy debate, during which the measure…

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Lithgow Council the Fortnightly Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Council was held on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. D. M. Cregan) presiding. In a minute, the Mayor said that…

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Similarity of Name Causes Considerable Council! Discussion Plumber and His Work

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 4

Ald. H. J. Blackburn opposed a recommendation from the health inspector, at Monday's Council meeting, that a sewer plumber's licence…

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Upper House Reform Wire-Pullers Already at Week Dabate in Legislative Council SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

Speaking on te Referendum Bill in the Legislative Assembly to-night, Mr Coates declared that touting had already been commenced by certain…

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Blaxland Shire Council a Special Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 2

A special meeting of the above, for the purpose of dealing with certain important matters deferred from the previous meeting, was held on…

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Allotment Plans. Alderman's Protest

Leader · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 3

When a motion was tabled at the meeting of the Orange Council, on Tuesday night, that a plan of a subdivision under consider…

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Shire Rates Reduction Sought SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 2

The Farmers and Settlers' Association intends to make an effort to have a 50 per cent, reduction made in shire rates, which have increased…

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