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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 34 of 78

Shire Meeting Ringbarking of Trees

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 13

THE president (Cr. D. E. McGrath) presided over the May meeting of the Wyaldra Shire Council in the…

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Coolah Shire Council Weetaliba and Ulinda Creek Roads Tar Surfacing Work Waste of Money on "Nine Mile" Serious Flood Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 16

THE current monthly meeting of the Coolah Shire Council was held on 12th May. The president, Councillor R. C. Stephen, occupied the chair, and others in attendance were Councillors A. R. Marshall, D. B. H. Arnott,…

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Mayor's Son Drunken Driver Charge Dismissed Defendant Had Physical Disability Dudbo

National Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 5

"I say now that if it were not for the fuel that Savage, according to medical evidence, is suffering from a complaint…

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Glebe Council Administrator Appointed Action by Mr. Spooner Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 6

The appointment of an administrator for the municipality of Glebe was agreed to to-day by the State Cabinet on the…

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Dubbo Council Old Dwelling Condemned £1500 Grant for Park Work Dubbo High School Deputation Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 5

Dubbo Council met at the Town Hall to-night, the Major (Aid. E. B. prister) presiding. The Hon. Secretary of the Dubbo…

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Municipal Election Candidate

National Advocate · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 2

Mr. H. Dunn, a well known railway employee, and who has taken a keen interest. in local affairs for the past eight years will be a candidate…

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Municipal Jubilee Issue

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 June 1939 · page 2

Tomorrow the "Mercury" will include in its issue a Municipal Jubilee supplement, giving a history of 50 years of…

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The Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 8

It is fitting that Ald. Fullagar should hold this high office. He commenced his industrial career in Lithgow as a boy in the old…

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The Deputy Mayor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 8

He is also "Father of the Council." Ald. Roper, for business reasons, has never been able to take over the office of chief…

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Dubbo's Education Ample Facilities Minister's Reply to Mayor SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 3

Facilities for education in DubDo, are now under consideration, the Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) said 10-day, commenting on the…

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Crumbs From the Council Table

Leader · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

Several at the Council table on Tuesday night agreed with Aid. R. E. Buckingham that residents in the vicinity of his home and surgery were…

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Puzzle: Find Glebe Council Employees. Sydney

Leader · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

Although the [?] Municipality covers only one square Mile. Mr. R. [?] Truman, who has been investigating affairs of the Council found…

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Wealthiest Small Town Council's Assets £84,720

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 10

The wealthiest small town in South Africa, Paulpietersburg, is starting work on an electric power scheme which will supply an area of 200…

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Glebe Council Full Inquiry to Be Made Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

A full inquiry into allegations made against Glebe aldermen and other persons will be conducted by an inspector of the Local…

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Delay Dangerous Over Diphtheria Immunisation Circular by Lithgow Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 6

"Delay is dangerous" declares Lithgow Council in a circular which has been distributed among parents in connection with the diphtheria…

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Some Old History Including Proceedings at Council Meeting Gas Manager's Residence for £200

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 11

Of a meeting of "Lithgow Borough Council," held on June 24, 1895, the business was fully reported in the "Mercury." The following excerpts…

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Fifty Years of High Endeavor Lithgow's Municipal Golden Jubilee Incorporation of Town Was Beginning of Progress History of Its Activities and Some Reminiscence Local Government Was Strenuous In Early Days

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 7

Age is honorable, old age distinctly so. The present is said to be the age of youth, but there never was a time when celebrations were so popular as they are to-day. We celebrate our entry into manhood and womanhood at 21; our…

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Municipal Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 15

The regular fortnightly meeting of the council was held on Tuesday night, apologies being received and accepted from Aldermen M. Brooks and G. H…

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Dick Whittington Descendant Elected to London Council LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 5

C. R. Whittington direct descendant of Sir William, who was father of the famous Dick Whittington, has been elected to the City of London…

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£9,000,000 Stevens To-appeal to Loan Council Public Works and Defence Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1939 · page 5

The Premier (Mt. Stevens) will go to the Loan. Council which is expected to commence at Canberra on June 3, for £9,000,000, the amount…

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