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

Council & local affairs, 1937

1,681 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 85

Oberon Shire Council Monthly Meeting Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 5

At the usual monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council there were present Crs. H. McPhillamy, A. Spicer, H. A. Cunynghame, G. H. Spencer,…

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Shire President Returns

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 13

Mr R. C. Stephen, shire president, accompanied by Miss Stephen, returned to his home at Mount Oeba on Sunday last from a visit to the…

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Abercrombie Shire Monthly Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council there were present: Councillors H. H. Hackney (Chairman). C. V. Suttor. E. K. Kable…

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Public Holidays for Coolah Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 13

Friday, 26th February next, has been proclaimed a public holiday for A riding of the Coolah Shire for the Binnaway show to be held on…

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New Year Follies Enjoyable Concert Mayor's Tribute

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 2

Miss Madge Gannon and her pupils are to be warmly congratulated on the excellence of the programme they provided when they staged at the…

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Town Council Fortnightly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 18

The fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Town Council was held on Wednesday evening last. In the absence of the Mayor (Aid…

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Street Lawns Council's Neglect

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 3

THE following, clipped from a exchange, applies to many country towns, including Mudgee:…

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Immunisation Shire's Admirable Arrangements Children To Be Grouped

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8

Arrangements for immunising the children of Portland and Wallerawang against diphtheria have been finalised, and this important…

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Relief Works and Cost to Shire Unemployed Criticism

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 8

Council's decision to "receive" a letter from the Portland Unemployed Committee, requesting that a public meeting be convened to discuss…

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"Better Roads" Campaign Gulgong Municipal Council's Move Consulting Engineer's Report Purchase of Modern Plant Urged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 18

That the "Better Roads" Campaign conducted by the "Gulgong Advertiser" in November last was fully justified is now borne out by a report received from a Consulting engineer (Mr. Dale), appointed…

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Work Suspended Dubbo Council Awaits Government Loan

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 2

Owing to delay in receiving a Government loan of £4,441, Dubbo Council is facing a financial crisis. The general fund has been drawn on to…

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Lithgow Council Meeting Big Volume of Business Final Notice to Property Owners

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 February 1937 · page 6

The fortnightly meeting of Lithgow Council was held on Monday night, when a good deal of business was got through. It was decided to grant a subsidy of £10 to the S.A.F. Swimming Club this year…

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Gravel Tenders For Oberon Shire

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 6

In this issue the Oberon Shire Council advertises that tenders for 5380 cubic yards of gravel are required at various locations on main roads…

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Lithgow Council Widow's Claim Sequel to Husband's Death

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 2

Mention was made in the State Full Court yesterday of a case in which Mildred May Harding is suing Lithgow Municipal Council for pecuniary…

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Dubbo Council Financially Embarrassed Overdraft May Be Overdrawn Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 8

Dubbo Council is temporarily financially embarrassed and unless he loan approval for £4.441 arrives before Friday then Council will be faced with…

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Amaroo Shire Council. Lengthy Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 14

The regular monthly meeting of the Amaroo Shire Council on Monday last, at which the President (Cr. G. H. Bowhay) occupied the chair, was…

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General News Council Meeting

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 2

Applications for o gas filter improver will be considered at the meeting of the Bathurst municipal Council next Wednesday night…

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Municipality of Bathurst Cadet Engineer

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1937 · page 5

APPLICATIONS are invited until 12 Noon on Friday, 26th, instant, from youths who have passed the Leaving Certificate Examination, for position…

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Merriwa Shire Council Important Road Matters Town Improvement Rates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 8

THERE was a full attendance or Councillors at the monthly meeting of the Merriwa Shire Council held on Tuesday 16th inst. Cr. J. Roach presided, and also in…

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Mayor of Portland

Leader · Monday 22 February 1937 · page 2

Local postal officials must have been perplexed last week when they had to decide where to deliver a parcel addressed to the Mayor of…

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