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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 12 of 85

Aldermen Tardy

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1937 · page 2

Although the Bathurst Council decided nearly a month ago to carry out a night inspection of the footpath lighting in the municipality no tour…

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Women Workers City Council Ban Another Reverse for Engineer SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 2

Despite strongest opposition of the general manager (Mr. Forbes Mackay) the Sydney City Council to-day, decided that male labor should be…

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Kandos Death of Mrs. S. J. Hall Council's Road Repairs Criticised

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 6

The death occurred on Friday of Sarah Jane Hall, wife of Mr. Henry Hall at the age of 79, after an illness extending for nearly 12 months. The…

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Municipal Loans a Lesson From England Some Startling Facts

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1937 · page 1

There was a striking instance a week or two ago, about the Municipal loans in England. You know that in this country the…

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Mayor on Holidays

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

One month's leave of absence was last night granted by the Bathurst Council to the Mayor (Aid M. J. Griffin) who is taking a holiday. At the…

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£110,000 for Works Shire Council Expenditure at Portland and Wallerawang

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

The proposed scheme of works, involving the expenditure of, £110,000 and to be financed on a part loan part grant basis, was discussed at a…

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Slot Meters Invite Thefts, Says Mayor

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

An opinion that slot gas meters should be removed to the rear of promises to prevent [?]fts was voiced at last night's Council meeting by the…

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Mayor's Outburst Stir at Bathurst Council Meeting Plea for Full-time Work for Unemployed Rejected Reference to "Agitation"

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

An extraordinary outburst by the Mayor of Bathurst (Aid. M. J. Griffin) on the subject of the Municipality's unemployed was a feature of…

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Sunday Football Council's Refusal Applauded

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 1

Appreciation of the action of the Bathurst Council in "so firmly for bidding the use of its recreation grounds for the purpose of Sunday…

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Big Works Proposal Mudgee Council Moving

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

THE acting-clerk reported to last night's meeting of the Mudgee Council that he had received a telephone message from a…

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No Loud Speakers Lithgow Council's Decision

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 12

THE Lithgow Municipal Council has decided that no mechanical loudspeakers are to be employed in the municipally during the…

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Footballers and Park Application to Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 7

AN application for the lease of victoria Park by the Rugby League was before the Mugee Council last night…

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Bathurst Council Reports And Correspondence Last Night's Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

Among many letters received and dalis with at last night'.s meeting of the Bathurst Council were the following;…

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Government and Rates Move by City Council SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

The Civic Reform Association at its annual meeting today amended its platform to provide for the payment of rates by the Government…

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Aerodrome Proposal Land Board To Inquire Mudgee Council's Decision

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 3

AT the Mudgee Council meeting last night the aerodrome proposal was again under review…

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Perthville Lighting Survey for Further Extensions Spooner's Suggestion to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 4

A suggestion that a detailed survey should be made in the Abercrombie S[?]e of all areas that night Eventually require electric lighting from the…

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Sunday Swimming Church Protest At Dubbo Discussions At Council Meeting DUBBO

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 5

Dubbo Council to-night received letters of protest from tile local churches' and the clergy on their proposal to held a Sunday swimming acrnival. A…

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Unjust Dismissal Alleged Bathurst Council Slated by Diggers' League Employmen Of Returned Men Action Threatened Against Irregularities

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1937 · page 2

Several letters of decidedly critic at note dealing with the employment of returned men by the Bathurst Council were received at last nights…

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Slot Meters "Invitation To. Rob," Says Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 5

"These slot meters are placed in such a position as to absolutely invite people to break them open," declared the Mayor (Aid. Griffin),…

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Dubbo Council Town Hall Site Again DUBBO

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 7

"The Mayor (Ald. G. F. Hill) presided at last night's meeting of the Dubbo Council, when the absentees were Ald. H. B. Corlis. A. W. Cleaver…

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