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

Council & local affairs, 1947

1,467 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 74

Council In Fight Against Mexican Poppy "Good Results," Says Weed Inspector

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 2

Efforts by Boree Shire to combat the noxious weed, Mexican Poppy, which was reported at the December meeting to be prevalent…

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Taxi Cab Stand in Bank Street Council Declines, Offers Alternative Site

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 8

Because of heavy traffic, particularly on Saturday mornings, Molong Municipal Council declined an application at last…

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Big Programme of Public Works for Molong Town Council Considering Scheme Committee To Draw Up Preliminary Plan

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 1

A long range programme of public works in the municipality, which will eventually involve the expenditure of thousands of pounds, is being considered by Molong Town Council. Main aspect of the programme is a plan for kerbing and guttering…

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Turon Shire Council Engineers Rport

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 6

The Turon Shire Engineer (Mr. R. C. Cox) reported to yesterday's meeting of the shire on the following work being carried out:…

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Turon Shire Council Complaints About Roads

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 3

Several ratepayers in the Turon Shire wrote to yesterday's meeting complaining of the bad state of roads in the area due to the heavy storms…

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Turon Shire Meeting

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 2

The next meeting of the Turon Shire Council will be held in three weeks time, February 14. Yesterday's meeting of the shire was put back a week…

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Mayor of Orange Will Welcome Bandsmen Here

Central Western Daily · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 1

Massed bands from Orange. Parkes, Dubbo, Cowra. Molong and Blayney will be given a reception by the Mayor of…

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Bathurst City Council

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 2

Next meeting of Bathurst City Council is set down for Wednesday night next. January 29, at 7.30 o'clock. Council will discuss a…

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Roads of Access Complaints to Turon Shire

National Advocate · Saturday 25 January 1947 · page 6

Mr. F. C. Edmonds and Mr. G. Kimm wrote to yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council asking what had been done in the way of…

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Cobbora Shire Storm Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 January 1947 · page 6

Overseer Hannon's report be last meeting of Cobbora Shire Council stated that heavy rain storras during December had caused damage…

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Bathurst Council Meeting

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 2

Bathurst Council, will, meet tomorrow night, The agenda paper, states that the business includes the following; To consider the allocation of duties…

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Council as Meat Retailer ?

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Monday: Newcastle, City Council tomorrow will consider a recommendation of the Mayor (Ald. Quinlan) that it should sell meat…

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Lithgow T. and L. Council Protest Against Expuision Denounced by Alp President

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1947 · page 1

Denouncing a report of the Hartley. Trades and Labor Council that that organisation had registered a "vigorous" protest against the expulsion…

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Electricity Agreements—City Council and Shire

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 29 January 1947 · page 3

The City Council gas an electricity committee considered the Local Government Department’s comments on the draft agreement…

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Rylstone Shire Council Lengthy January Meeting Cr. McLachlan Ill In Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 8

Rylstone Shire Council met on Friday, 17th January, when there was a full attend anoe of councillors, with the exception of Cr. H. J. McLachlan, who was ill in hospital and to whom Council resolved to write a letter wishing him a…

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District Court Shire's Claim For Rates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 13

Judge Shortland presided at the District Court on Tuesday last, when the Cudgegong Shire Council proceeded against the Mudgee…

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Food for Britain Bathurst Council Support

National Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 6

Bathurst Council last night decided to assist the Food for Britain Appeal. A telegram was received from the…

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Camping Fees Collection Bathurst Council Decision

National Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 4

In a report to Bathurst Council last night, the Parkes and Health committee stated: "We considered the manner of…

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Bathurst Council Activities Reports by Officers

National Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 3

In a report to Bathurst Council last night the City Engineer Mr. Reid, stated "While In Sydney I made enquiriee re brass plates for board…

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Bathurst Council Correspondence at Last Nights Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 30 January 1947 · page 3

Correspondence at last, night's Bathurst Council Included thE following: W. Pennefather, Hope Street,…

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