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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 8 of 74

Loan Problem Mudgee Council Worried Baths Construction

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 13

The Town Clerk submitted the following report to Monday night's meeting of the Mudgee Council:— There are a number of matters…

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Homes Before Liquor Says Churches’ Council SYDNEY

Central Western Daily · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 4

The Council of Churches unanimously paused a resolution supporting hotels in the Liquor Referendum on February 15…

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Mudgee Council Buckets May Be Used Victoria Park Improvements

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 10

Some rather contentious matters were before the Mudgee Council on Monday night, and it was late before the curtain fell. As the weather was decidedly warm inside, aldermen and others present were mighty glad when they hit the open…

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General News Abercrombie Shire Council

National Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

The February meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council will be held tomorrow morning. Only business is listed on the agenda…

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Will Hold Trading Poll on Same Day Amaroo Shire And Molong Municipal Councils

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 6

Councils of Amaroo Shire and Molong Municipality have decided to hold their respective polls to determine the Saturday afternoon…

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Cricket Council Meeting

National Advocate · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 2

A meeting of the Western Districts Cricket Council will be field in Lithgow on Sunday commencing at 10 a.m! General plans for next cricket…

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Cr. J. Innes to Lead County Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 5

Cr. J. A. Innes was elected chairman of the Central Tablelands County Council at the annual meeting. Allowance was…

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Saturday Half-holiday Eugowra Chamber Criticises Shire Boree "No Poll" Decision

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 3

Despite Boree Shire Council's refusal to take a poll on Saturday half-holiday, because of restricted franchise, Eugowra District…

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Minor Repairs to Baldry Road Council Declines Expensive Programme

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 10

In an effort to make Johnson's road at Baldry more trafficable, Amaroo Shire Council has instructed the Engineer (Mr. G…

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Local Council Shelves £700 Scheme for Norah Creek Road

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 3

A scheme for the improvement s of the Norah Creek road, which would cost in the vicinity of £700, has been shelved by…

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Kerb and Guttering at Yeoval Engineer Outlines Cost To Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 8

A preliminary outline of the cost of a kerbing and guttering programme for Yeoval was given by the Engineer (Mr. G…

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Wants Proposed Road Through Molong Town Council On Euchareena-Triamble Route

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 6

Molong Municipal Council is agitating strongly to have the proposed road from Euchaveena to Triamble pass through Molong…

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Open Fires, Not Gas, for Molong School Town Council To Renew Efforts

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 1

Molong Municipal Council has been advised that open fires, not gas stoves, will be used to heat the new Central School…

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"An Alarming Amount of Wear" Amaroo Council Told Of Poor Grader Tyres

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 3

Describing the originals as showing, an "alarming amount of wear after four days of operation," Amaroo Shire Council's…

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Town Council Electricity Staff Congratulated "Excellent Job In Lighting Of Tennis Court"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 8

Secretary of Molong and District Tennis Club (Mr. A. J. Myors) congratulated the electricity staff at last meeting of…

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Applications for Gas and Water Fitter Action Recommended In Report To Town Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 5

Molong Municipal Council's decision to call for applications for appointments as Gas and Water Fitter on the gasworks…

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Turon Shire Council

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1947 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Turon Shire Council will be held on Friday next, February 14. Only ordinary business is listed…

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Abercrombie Shire Council Monthly Meeting Many Matters Discussed

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of Abercromble Shire was held on Saturday last, there being present Crs. Bestwlok (president). Toole…

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General News Abercromble Shire Rate

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 2

At the usual monthly meeting of Abercromble Shire on Saturday the General Rate for 1947 was fixed at 2d in the £…

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Abercromble Shire Roads Engineer's Report

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 2

The Engineer for Abercromble Shire Council (Mr. Cowles) reported to saturday's meeting as follows: STATE HIGHWAYS…

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