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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 4 of 78

Matters Municipal Alderman as Critic

Leader · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

The following letter has been addressed to the “Leader” by Ald. J. Sawyer:— At last meeting of the Orange…

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Council Employees Wages Adjustments Mayor's Report and Recommendations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

At a meeting of Lithgow Council on Monday night the Mayor (Ald. Fullagar) reported having received deputations from the Municipal…

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The Civic Reception Mayor Griffin's Welcome

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

"I do hope this tour will be sucessful. because the time is now at hand when young Australians should rally to the colors of their country…

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Municipal Gasworks Dispute with Council Conference Arranged Position of Leading Stokers

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 6

Lithgow Council on Monday night debated the circumstances surrounding the recent dispute at the gasworks, which…

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County Council Chairman Elected Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 1

The Mayor of Canterbury, Councillor S. V. Parry, was unanimously elected chairman of the City Council for 1939…

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Side Issues at Last Council Meeting

Leader · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 5

The Mayor: I do not ag[?] with expert opinion. Aid. Sawyer: I am very pleased. Mr. Mayor, to hear you express…

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Diphtheria Oakey Park Cases Association's Criticism "No Notification" Says Council Officer

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 3

Receiving a letter from tho Board of Health regarding an outbreak of diphtheria at Oakey Park, Lithgow Council on…

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North-west Area Minister's Proposal Three Shires and Mudgee Municipality

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

The establishment of a major electricity distribution undertaking, envisaging the formation of a County Council to provide…

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Water Restrictions Remain Supply Shrinks 1,000,000 Gallons Daily 40 Days' Supply Only in Sight Council Committee to Investigate Expert's Plans

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

The overseer (Mr. AV. Salter) having reported that the total water impoundage was only 68,000,000 gallons, of which only about 45,000,000 gallons would be fit for consumption, Lithgow Council on Monday night approved the total prohibition of the use of…

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Imported Workers Bathurst Man Put Off Job Alderman's Protest

National Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

An allegation that a Bathurst married unemployed man with a family had been recently put off the Bridle Track relief job to which a large…

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Discontent Regarding Water Supply Public Meeting Criticism of Council Urgent Message to Shire President

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 6

There were stormy scenes at the Majestic Hall ton Friday night when a public meeting discussed Portland's water…

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Council's Aid Against Fires

National Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

"On Sunday last a call was made to the council men to go out to fight the bush fires in the district. Practically the whole of the council staff…

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Town Council Fortnightly Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 12

THE fortnightly meeting of the Gulgong Town Council was held on Wednesday evening last. The mayor (Ald. A. Baldwin)…

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Council Matters Footpath Request

National Advocate · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 7

Last night's meeting of the Bathurst City Council received a letter from the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League. Bathurst branch…

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Portland Items Shire Meeting Drainage Nuisance Complaint

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

A number of Portland matters were discussed at the monthly meeting yesterday of Blaxland Shire Council…

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Cudgegong Shire Rate Same As Last Year Long Discussion

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

AFTER a debate which occupied the greater part of yesterday afternoon, the Cudgegong Shire Council carried a…

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Minister's Rebuke Shire's Letter "Not in Usual Courteous Terms"

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 3

Blaxland Shire Council, which recently protested to the Minister for Works and Local Government following his approval of the…

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Water Supply Restrictions The Council's Powers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 13

THE manner in which the water restriction regulations are being observed in Gulgong has caused quite a lot…

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Diphtheria Cases 105 in Shire Blaxland Inspector's Review for Year

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 5

The health inspector of Blaxland Shire Council (Mr. C. Ray) reported at a meeting yesterday that during 1938 there were 105 cases of…

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Lithgow Council Meeting Impounding Problems Grazing Area Sought Condition of S.A.F. Pool Water

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 January 1939 · page 2

A meeting of Lithgow Council, the first for a month, was held on Monday night the Mayor (Ald. Fullagar) presiding…

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