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

Council & local affairs, 1936

1,430 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 72

Camp in Town Was Mayor Serious? Aldermanic Discussion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 13

AN animated discussion took place at last Town Council meeting over a previous action of the council in…

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Legal Advice for Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 12

AT a meeting of the Town Council on January 6th it was resolved that the opinion of the Council's legal adviser be obtained" as to…

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Jordan Creek Dismissals Protest by Deputy Mayor Engineer's Reply Full Investigation Promised

National Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 1

As the outcome of complaints and protests made at a public meeting on Sunday afternoon against the dismissal of certain men engaged on relief…

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A Council Car New Tenders To Be Called

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

Following objections to the specifications contained in an earlier advertisement, Lithgow Council has decided to again call tenders for the supply…

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Long Council Meeting Big Agenda List New Borrowing Powers

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of Lithgow Council was held on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. O'Connor) presided over a full attendance…

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Gulgong Council Water Scheme Trips to the Well Pound Yard Troubles

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 16

THE fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Town Council was held Wednesday evening last…

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Apology Asked For Instant, Too Letter to Council "Trying To Apply Gag"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 13

A PUBLISHED apology by the Gulgong Town Council was asked for by Mr. Alfred J. Brigden at last Wednesday…

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Canobolas Shire Council Fixing the Rate

Leader · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

A special meeting of the above body will be held on Thursday next, when Cr. M. F. Dalton (President) will submit the following motions…

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Correspondence Jordan Creek Works an Open Letter to Bathurst Aldermen

National Advocate · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 3

Gentlemen,—In the Sydney "Telegraph" of October 17th., the Premier (Mr. Stevens) was reported as saying that £25,000 would be saved this…

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Paintings Twelve Arrive For Our Council Chambers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 8

Twelve paintings, loaned by the trustees of the National Art Gallery, have arrived to be hung in the Lithgow Council Chambers. They will…

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Orange Bale Day. Changed to Wednesday. Decision of Council

Leader · Friday 24 January 1936 · page 6

The Special meeting of the Orange Municipal Council, held on Wednesday night for the purpose of co[?]oring the request of the A[?]esed…

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Amaroo Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 3

The following reports were received at the monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, hold at Cumnock on Monday:—…

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Coolah Shire Council Boundary Questions Important Road Matters

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 7

THE January meeting of the Coolah Shire Council was held the 17th instant, when there present Crs. R. C. Stephen…

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Skeleton Weed in Amaroo Shire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 9

An application from a ratepayer for a supply of sodium chlorate to the council on. Monday last provided an opening for a discussion on noxious…

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Shire of Amaroo. General Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 5

At the regular monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council, on Monday last in the Shire Hall, Cumnoek, cR. G. H. Bowhay (President, occupied…

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Molong P.p. Board and Boree Shire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 17

Mention of the suggested action which Forbes P.P. Board proposed at its last meeting to take against the Molong P.P. Board and Boree Shire…

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Shire of Coolah Tenders for Road Machinery

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 1

SEPARATE tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of the undermentioned Road Machinery on the deferred payment plan…

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Civic Tribute to a Great King Council Adjourns

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 25 January 1936 · page 3

THE irreparable loss the Empire has sustained by the death of the King was referred to at the meeting of the…

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Our Aldermen (To The Editor)

National Advocate · Monday 27 January 1936 · page 1

Sir.—I read Mr. McGrath's letter in Tuesday morning's paper, and was glad to see that there is at least one live wire among the "dopey"…

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Labor Council Support of Seamen an Award with "Pernicious" Clauses

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 28 January 1936 · page 3

At the outset of the Trades and Labor Council meeting, held in the Union offices on Sunday morning, the president (Mr. P. Crean) urged delegates…

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