Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

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

Council & local affairs, 1941

1,345 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 68

Glen Davis To Be Wholly In Blaxland Shire

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 3

"In connection with the inquiry recently held to consider proposals to alter the boundaries of Rylstone and Blaxland Shires, the Under…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bathurst's Greatest Loss Mayor Griffin's Tragic Death Sudden End at Glebe Remarkable and Successful Career What He Did for Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 2

Ald. Martin J. Griffin, Mayor of Bathurst, died suddenly at Glebe at about 7 o'clock yesterday morning. The deceased had left Bathurst on Friday night to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Hills Are Too High! Air Minister Tells Mudgee Council Why We Have No Air School Still Looking For War Work

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 March 1941 · page 4

A LETTER was read at the last meeting of the Mudgee Municipal Council in which the Minister for Air let the public into the secret of why the Mudgee Aerodrome was not selected as a site for an Air Training School. It was because the "high…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bathurst Pays Silent Tribute To Late Mayor

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

While the funeral of the late Aid. Griffin was taking place in Sydney yesterday afternoon, thousands of people in his native city, Bathurst, paid a silent tribute to his memory…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mayor Griffin's Death—what It Means to Bathurst

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

After the first great shock of the untimely death of Aid. Griffin, Mayor of Bathurst, realisation is becoming more pronounced with regard to what the loss of such a man means to Bathurst…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ultimatum From Minister to Sydney City Council

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—If the Sydney City Council does not cease dumping refuse in Moore Park, the Lands Department will give serious…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Prominent Clerical and Lay Reprensentatives Attend Requiem Mass Bishop Norton's Tributes to Late Mayor "We Are All in His Debt" Pride of Our Public Lief

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 2

Yesterday morning the High Altar of SS Michael and John's Cathedral Bathurst was [?] in deepest moorning when Requiem Mass for…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Bathurst Mayor

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 2

A special meeting of the Bathurst City Council probably be held next Wednesday night. March 12, to elect a Mayor to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Success Council

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 3

Really this is meeting of the British Air Council at the Air Ministry, the Royal Air Force's headquarters in London, but, in view of the triumphs of the flying men of Britain, it surely deserves to be called the "success" council. Sir Archibald Sinclair (centre), Air Minister and President of the Council, leans over to say a word to Air Marshal E. L. Gossage, Air Member for personnel. On Sir Archibald's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

On the Mountains Shire's Publicity Brochure and Other Items

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 6

"I regard the publicity brochure as a very effective compendium of the sights, amenities and general attractiveness of the Blue Mountains Shire…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Premier Sum Returned to Loan Council Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 1

The stair Government had not given back £1.000.900 to the Loan Council, said the Premier (Mr. Mair) in Parliament to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Ted" Dobbs Takes Up the Challenge the Skilful Driver Who Is He? (Road Safely Council Article)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 March 1941 · page 6

A skilful driver has been defined by the Road Safety Council as the driver who could take advantage of the speeds built into the cars of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bad Road Conditions Referred to the Gulgong Shire Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 11

TO last meeting of the Gulgong Shire Council the following wrote complaining of the bad condition of roads and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Greek Consul Praises Late Mayor

National Advocate · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 1

"We know that good brave man is with us in spirit today." said the Greek Consul General (Dr. F. C. Vrisak's) referring to the late…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coolah Shire Engineer's Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 9

THE council at the last meeting dealt with a lengthy report from the shire engineer (Mr. L. G. Bucknell) also special reports…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Dunedoo Locals Shire Finances

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 7

Cobbora Shire council's rate collections last month totalled £8500. Council's definite commitments include £1300 for general purposes…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

See To It That Your Name is on the Gulgong Shire Roll

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1941 · page 12

AN original roll of electors of the Shire of Gulgong is now being prepared, and those who have not previously had…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Younger Set Of Lord Mayor's Fund Is Formed in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

A younger set of Lithgow branch of the Lord Mayor's Fund has been formed, and a committee has been elected to function for three months…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dubbo Council Briefs Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 5

A letter from the Under Secretary of Works and Local Government was received at Tuesday night's meeting of Dubbo Council requesting that the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Blackheath Council Cabin Camping Proposal

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 March 1941 · page 2

Permission was granted the Auto Cycle Union to conduct another race programme on the aerodrome circuit on Easier Saturday. However, it…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →