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

Council & local affairs, 1946

1,484 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 75

Trespass at Winburndale Dam Report to Bathurst Council Trigger-Happy Soldiers Blamed

National Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1946 · page 3

In a report to Bathurst Council last night the city engineer, Mr. Reid stated: About a month ago, two soldiers and…

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Shire Council Further Details From March Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 4

Blaxland Shire Council experienced what is believed to be a record sitting on Wednesday when Councillors, commencing their business at…

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Road Machinery School Boree Shire Council's Attitude

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 5

When Boree Shire Council was advised to send an engineer, foreman and overseer to Sydney, to receive instruction from the Department of…

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Canowindra Wants Boree Engineer Shire Council Says "No"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 5

Boree Shire Council will not agree to having its electrical engineer (Mr. C. D. Oats) stationed at Canowindra. The proposal was discussed at the last…

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Boree Shire on Bretton Woods Agreement Council Not Alarmed Over Signature

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 5

Boree Shire Council disagrees with Willimbong Shire Council on the matter of the Bretton Woods monetary agreement…

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New Boree Shire Electrical Engineer

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 3

Mr. Colin Davis Oats, who was released from the services in January, has taken up duties at Cudal as Boree Shire Council's electrical engineer…

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Boree Shire Buys £946 Tractor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 1

The Boree Shire Council has decided to purchase a Britston tractor for £946/10/-, but it will be several weeks before it is delivered…

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Council's Welcome to Ald. Cronin

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 1

Congratulations on his being elected alderman were voiced by all members of the Molong Municipal Council who were present at…

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Boree Council's Housing Scheme Closes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 5

The Boree Shire Council's housing scheme has now been closed, with a total of 20 applicants, amounting to £15,000…

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Electrification Scheme for Boree Shire Surveys for Lines to 150 Homesteads

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 3

Surveys for the supply of electricity to 150 homesteads in the Boree Shire will proceed immediately, as part of a big scheme which is estimated to cost approximately £30,000…

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Health Lnspector for Molong Council Invites Ex-servicemen

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1946 · page 1

An ex-serviceman will be appointed to the position of Health Inspector, if he agrees to the…

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Mayor Greets Visiting I.o.o.f. Heads

Central Western Daily · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 1

Orange, the fourth country town to be selected by the I.O.O.F. executive for a meeting, extended a warm…

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Cudgegong Shire Proposed Bus Service New Bridge at Wilbetree

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 8

It looks as if the bus service in the district will be extended. At the Cudgegong Shire Council meeting on Wednesday last an applicant sought permission to conduct a service between Mudgee and Hill End, and it was decided…

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Western Council of Ex-servicemen's Legion

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1946 · page 1

A Western District Council of the Legion of ex-Servicemen and Women will be formed shortly. The headquarters will be at Orange…

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Country News Review. “Talkies” at School-Vet. Laboratory at Trngie—Talbragar Shire Wants £21,000

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1946 · page 3

A decision to purchase a movie-talkie machine for use at the Tamworth Practice School was made at the annual meeting of the Parents and Citizens’ Association. The association is anxious to…

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Incorrect Reports Condemned By Aldermen

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 2

A report in a local paper -- not the "Mercury" -- to the effect that Lithgow had lost industries owing to the high charges for electricity for…

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Mayor and Mayoress Invited to Government House

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 5

The Mayor and [?]…

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Council To Press For Establishment Of Modern Woollen Mills

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 2

Following information received at Monday night's meeting, Lithgow City Council is to make strong representations for the establishment of a modern woollen mills in Lithgow district…

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Famous Bell Case to Go to Privy Council Sydney

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 20 March 1946 · page 1

The application, made in London on behalf of Mrs. Sta[?] Hockington for [?] to apply to the Privy Council against…

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Lyndhurst Shire. Engineer's Report

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Thursday 21 March 1946 · page 2

The Engineer (Mr. G. Gent) his monthly statement to the [?] meeting of Lyndhurst Shire Council. reported on the following [?]…

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