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

Council & local affairs, 1940

1,477 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 74

Mayor Sets Stone. New Church in East Orange Minister Refutes Rumors

Leader · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

Rumora that a new structure, which it being erected in East Orange, was to be only a hall were refuted by the Rev. R…

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P. AND C. ASSN. Mudgee District Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 3

THT first meeting of the council for 1940 was held on Wednesday evening. There were present: Messrs. H. Smith, president; A. H…

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Urgency of Works Approach to Minister Oberon Shire Discusses Water and KERBlNG

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 4

The president (Cr. H. V. Stevenson) reported that since last meet of Council he had visited Sydney and interviewed the Minister for Works…

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Mudgee Graziers' Council Resolutions for Conference Bush Fire Origins Abolition of State Parliaments

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 6

AT the annual meeting of the Mudgee District Central Council of the Graziers' Association on Wednesday last there were present…

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Oberon Shire Council Saturday's Meeting Oberon Water Scheme Oberon

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers today. All Councillors were present, and the president…

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Dubbo Hospital Visit by Aldermen DUBBO

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 5

Under an atmosphere of understanding by both bodies the Dubbo alderman this morning discussed the water problem with the Dubbo…

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Oberon Shire Further Business at Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 6

Additional business transacted at Saturday's meeting of the Oberon Shire Council included the following:--…

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Lithgow Taxis Council Recommends Another Licence

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

The licensing of an additional taxi-cab and a private hire car is to be recommended by Lithgow Council. This decision was reached at…

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Canowindra Patriots. Raise Over £400 for Fund. Boree Shire’s Plans

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

Canowindra wound up its special patriotic drive with a street carnival on January 27, and to date hat tatted the sum…

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Bathurst Conference. Noxious Weeds Question. Canobolos Council Interest

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

C[?] about noxious [?] conobolos Shire will be more thoroughly investigated after the [?]…

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Tank St. Accident Council Compromises With Plaintiffs and Will Seek Loan

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

Lithgow Council decided on Monday night to make preliminary arrangements towards raising an ordinary loan of £3,500 in order to meet…

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Lithgow's House Shortage Council Move Follows Deputation Request Hundreds of Houses Needed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

Lithgow Council on Monday night decided that, in view of the acute housing shortage, the Rural Bank of N.S.W be asked to make available…

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Motorists Blamed Start of Fires Blaxland Shire Council Assertion

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

It was asserted at a meeting of Blaxland Shire Council yesterday that motorists and campers were responsible for the…

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Overcrowded Home Ten in Two Rooms Action by Blaxland Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 2

It was reported at a meeting of Blaxland Shire Council yesterday that a family which included eight children, was living…

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New Shire Engineer Arrives

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

Mr.[?] G. Bucknell arrived in town on the night of Monday last to take up duty as engineer to the Cpplah Shire. Apart from his…

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Rapid Organisation Bush Fire Brigades to Cover Cudgegong Shire Council's Activities Last Wednesday's Decisions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the Cudgegong Shire Council, held Wednesday, was notable for the amount of attention paid to bush fire fighting. Three now brigades were given official blessing and the council showed much interest in matters…

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Lithgow Municipal Council Big Budget Improvements to Park Many Matters of General Interest

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of Lithgow Council took place on Monday night. The Mayor (Ald. Fullagar) presided…

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Portland Water Supply Deputation Meets Shire Minister Promises Early Statement Position Is Deplorable

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 6

For the purpose of pressing Portland's claim for an adequate water supply, a deputation from the Portland Water Supply Committee…

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Road Subsidy Two Routes Blaxland Shire Council's Request

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 6

Blaxland Shire Council decided on Wednesday to ask the State Government for a subsidy to undertake the maintenance of…

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Electricity Extension Blaxland Shire's Move Loan of £19,000

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 5

A loan of £19,000, bearing interest at 43 per cent, and repayable over a period of 20 years, is being raised by Blaxland Shire Council for the…

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