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

Council & local affairs, 1939

1,543 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 78

Fascist Mayor Indignation at Montreal a Wave of Protest MONTREAL

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

French Ca[?]ada is [?] with in[?]on over the address of the M[?]or of montreal Mr Honde before the Y.M.C.A. declared the French…

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Called Them Fascists. French-Canadians Angry. When Mayor Speaks Out. OTTAWA February 9

Leader · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

French-Canada is seething with indignation over an address by the Mayor of Montreal (Mr. Houde),…

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Charlton Weir Bathurst Council's Scheme For Minister

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

AUGMENT WATER SUPPLY With aldermen emphasising the general benefits which may be received by the district and the State…

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No Communists. In Chinese Supreme Council. CHUNGKING, February 9

Leader · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

The new Chinese Supreme Council is headed by Marsha. Chang Kal Shek as chairman with Doctor H. H. King an Prime Minster…

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Bathurst Public School Civic Interest Aroused Council's Scheme Commended

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 5

Following an article in Tuesday's "Advocate" which disclosed the unsatisfactory conditions prevailing at the Howick Street Public…

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Austrian Jew Gets County Council Job "Rumpus" Is Expected Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 1

A rumpus is threatened at the next meeting of Sydney County Council over the appointment of Dr. Walter Diesendors (32), an Austrian Jewish…

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Municipal Employees' Union Position of Mr. Austin Burke Paid Officials' Generous Salaries

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 2

The Municipal and Shire Employees' Union is conducting a State-wide ballot for president, vice-president, treasurer, eight members of the…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 6

After a lengthy mooting of the Finance Committee, the Mayor (Aid. J. H. Caldwell) took the chair at the meeting in the Town Hall at about 8.30…

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Council Reports Gasworks

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 14

Mr. W. J. White reported:— For the fortnight I have carbonised 12 tons 12 cwt of coal. Tar made was 114 gallons. The station meter is out…

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General News Praise for Shire Clerk

National Advocate · Saturday 11 February 1939 · page 2

After a letter from the auditors had been read at yesterday's meeting of the Turton Shire Council stating that the books and accounts of the…

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Shire Clerk Praised

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

"I think you are particularly fortunate in the way the clerk looks after the financial position," remarked the president (Cr. J. B. Chifley) at…

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Abercrombie Shire Engineer's Report

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Abereromble Shire Council on Saturday the engineer, Mr. E. W. Priddle. made the following report:…

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Loyalist Mayor Arrested Perpignan (France)

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

The police arrested Major Pedro So. [?]armz a member of the Government army, on a charge of illegal entry into France and fraudulent…

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Next Council Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 4

The next meeting of Cobbora Shire Council will be held at Geurie on Tuesday week, February 21. One. of the matters, it is understood, will…

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Ninepence a Mile Orange Council's Taxi Decision

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 4

The decision of the Orange Council to fix standard taxi charges at 1- flagfall and 9d a mile has been severely criticised by Mr. Michel…

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Don't Like It Council Opposes Weir Proposal

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 6

DUBBO Council at its last meeting viewed with disapproval an application by a dredging company for permission to construct a…

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Cudgegong Shire the Mullamuddy Crossing Electricity Proposal Water at the Sale Yards

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 8

PRESIDENT L. Jennings presided at the usual meeting of the Cudgegong Shire Council on Wednesday last and…

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Damming Rivers Bathurst District Water Conservation Abercrombie Council's Support

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 5

Full support for all efforts to persuade the Government to approve [?]rigation and general water supply schemes for Bathurst and district by…

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Mr Bruce Tells Defence Council of Grave World Situation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 6

The National Defence Council, at its meeting in the Commonwealth Offices, Melbourne. Following representations from the Australian High Commissioner in London (Mr. Bruce), the British Government has undertaken to expedite deliveries of orders of war aircraft, armament and equipment to Australia. At the meeting Mr. Bruce outlined the gravity of the present international situation. The members of the…

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"Short Sighted Policy" Dubbo Council Criticised Hospital Board Allegations DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 5

That the attitude of the Dubbo [?]nell in rejecting the Hospital Boards request to meet at the Town Hall was a "short sighted policy." was…

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