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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 9 of 74

Bother About Bees Discussion at Abercromble Shire Meeting

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 3

At Saturday's Abercromble shire Council a complaint was received about an apiarist who had installed about 1000 hives on a State Highway…

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Eugowra C. of C. Hotly Criticises Boree Council

Central Western Daily · Monday 10 February 1947 · page 1

Borec Shire Council was hotly entrisied by members of the Eugowra Chamber of Commerce for failing to conduct a…

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Blackberry Menace Worries Canobolas Shire Councillors

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

The tremendous cost involved, and the necessary of Government assistance for the purpose of retaining a gang specially employed to eradicate blackberries and destroy rabbits throughout the Shire of Canobolas was discussed…

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Council Has Little Money For Road Repairs

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 4

Yesterday councillors of the Canobolas Shire Council were reluctantly compelled to refuse requests for repairs to…

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Council To Press For Heavier “Water” Penalties

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 1

“The cases listed at the Court today are the residue of the first prosecutions launched by the Orange City Council for illegal use of water. I have been instructed by the…

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Shire Council Officer's Reports

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

The following reports were submitted by officers of Blaxland Shire Council at to-day's meeting:-- HEALTH INSPECTOR…

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Dubbo Council to Borrow £30,000

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

The application at the Dubbo Principal Council for permission [?] a £30,000 [?] being the [?] portion for use as local…

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Blaxland Shire Council

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council took place yesterday, there being present: Councillors J. Cook (president) in the…

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Shire President Alleges Studied Power House Discourtesy

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 5

At yesterday's meeting of the Blaxland Shire Council the Shire President (Cr. J. Cook) alleged studied discourtesy on the part of an executive when, in his official capacity, he twice inquired in regard to…

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BATHURST T. AND L. Council and Mr. Mchell Congratulatory Motion Lapses

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 2

When a motion proposing that congratulations be extended to Mr. McKell, Governor General Designate, was moved at last night's meeting…

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Temporary Repairs to Back Mail Route Engineer's Report To Boree Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 8

Bowan Park-Cudal-Cargo road, known as the Back Mail route, has been temporarily repaired to allow the mailman to use the…

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Protests on No Saturday Poll Decision Three Bodies Object to Boree Shire Council's Action

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 1

Three local organisations have protested against Boree Shire Council's decision not to hold a poll in connection with the Saturday afternoon trading holiday. The protests from Eugowra…

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Blaxland Shire. Some General Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 4

At Wednesday's meeting of Blaxland Shire Council Mr. W. A. Scoles was appointed Health Inspector in succession to Mr. C…

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30 Applications for Electricity Boree Shire's Rural Scheme

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 8

More than 30 applications have been received by Boree Shire Council from dwellers wishing to be connected to Council's…

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Boree Shire's Housing Scheme Progressing Five Homes Being Built

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 5

Boree Shire Council's housing scheme is rapidly gaining momentum. At present, five homes are under construction…

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Heavy Bathurst Burr Strike Prolific Growth In Boree Shire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 6

A prolific growth of Bathurst burrs, probably the heaviest for many years, has been dealt with throughout Boree Shire during…

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Fitter Resigns From Molong Town Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 2

Mr. V. E. Robards has resigned from the position of fitter to Molong Municipal Council. His resignation was received at…

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Our Readers' Views Council's Reply to Mr. Bailey To The Editor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 9

Sir:— The Council is appreciative of Mr. Bailey's remarks and he is to be commended for his interest in civic…

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Turon Shire Council Yesterday's Meeting

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 3

At yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire the Yetholme branch of the Agriculture Bureau of N.S.W. in reply to a letter from Council, gave…

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Oberon Shire Heavy Flood Damage, Reports Overseer

National Advocate · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 5

OBERON, Friday: Cr. E. Spicer, presided at the February meeting of the Oberon [?] Council and also present were Crs. P. [?] Howell, J…

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