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

Council & local affairs, 1931

1,502 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 76

Blaxland Shire Relief Work Discussed by Portland Unemployed Concrete Work Wanted

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

The concreting of Wolgan-street and as far along 'Wang-road as possible, was the scheme favored at the public meeting held on Wednesday…

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Bathurst Council (Second Edition Yesterday) Last Night's Business

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 5

At the fortnightly meeting of the Bathurst Council last night, the Mayor (Ald. M. Griffin) presided, and there were also present Aldermen P. J…

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The Gold Council an Important Proposal Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

Following the Federal Government's appointment of a Gold Council to investigate the possibilities of further developments in the gold mining industry,…

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THE 10 Per Cent. Wage Tax. Council Workers’ Position

Leader · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

Mr. A. R. Bluell, secretary of the Local Government Association, has warded a circular letter to shire and municipal councils, explaining the…

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Work for Dole Relief Suggestion Supported by Bathurst Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 2

The New Lambton Council asked for the co-operation of the Bathurst Council on Wednesday night in urging upon the Government the…

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Turon Shire Council's Monthly Meeting Roads Requiring Attention

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council the chairman (Cr. Jas Crossley) presided and there were also present Ors. W. F. Hodge,…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

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

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£500 Grant to Turon Shire Equal Division Among Ridings

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

The Federal Government's grant of £500 for unemployment relief work in the Turon Shire came up for discussion at yesterday's meeting of the Council…

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Bridges Wanted Turon Shire's Plight Main Roads Board Criticised

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

The parlous state of certain localities in the Turon Shire owing to creeks being unprovided with bridges formed the subject of discussion at yesterday's…

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Council's Powers Fence at Water's Edge

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council a letter was received from Mr. A. R. Bluett, secretary of the Shire Association of N.S.W. on…

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Relief Work. Council Takes Firm Stand. Spending Balance of Federal Grant

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 11

There was a flutter of excitement in the early part of the week Regarding the Federal relief grant Work. There were murmerings and…

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Municipal Reports. Presented To Tuesday's Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 12

The following, reports were presented to the meeting of the Municipal Council on Tuesday night, and adopted…

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Orange Council

Leader · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

At to-morrow night’s meeting of the Orange Council, the Mayor (Ald. Lamrock) will move the customary motions in connection with the…

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Grant of £500. Canobolas Shire to Spend

Leader · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

The Clerk of the Canobolas Shire Council received work on Saturday that a [?] of [?] had been allocated to that body for relief works…

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New Shire Councillor Mr. J. L. Barton Elected

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

An extraordinary election was held on Saturday to elect a councillor for C Riding for the unexpired portion of Councillor Brown's term (the latter…

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Main Roads Board Criticism at Turon Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

Turon Shire councillors, at their monthly meeting, blamed the Main Roads Board for holding up necessary works in the shire by insisting…

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Rylstone Shire Affairs President Replies to Criticism Public Invited to Judge Brain Work and Manual Labor Motor Lorries Cheaper Than Horses and Drays

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 10

In the Guardian 15/12/30) there appeared a lengthy letter over the name of Mr. L. G. Jamison. This letter was given a prominent…

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Municipal Salaries Reduced

Leader · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Dubbo Municipal Council, a motion [?] that the salaries of the [?] be reduced. A long…

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Canobolas Shire Council

Leader · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

The usual meeting of the above was held at the Canobolas Shire Hall, on Monday. Those present were, the president (Cr. C. [?] and [?] T…

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Lyndhurst Shire Council Monthly Meeting

Leader · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Lyndhurst Shire Council was held at the Blayney Shire Hall, yesterday. Those present were the President (Cr. G…

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