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

Council & local affairs, 1948

1,554 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 8 of 78

Inspection of Dwellings Adverse Reports to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 3

In a report to Bathurst Council last night the health inspector (Mr. Parrish) reported:—Removal of awnings and balconies:…

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Clash at Council Meeting Argument over Removal of Trees

National Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 1

In paying a tribute to the parks curator for his work in regard to the removal of dead trees, Aid. Cole at last night's Bathurst Council meeting said…

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Wool Prices Still Going Up Figures From National Brokers Council

Central Western Daily · Thursday 29 January 1948 · page 5

A total of 1.344.377 bales of wool were sold in Australia during the six months ended December 31. for total sum of £614.750.308. The increase in the average…

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Food Conference Is "Lot of Hooey" Alderman's Outburst at Council Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 7

The food conference, convened by the Minister for Agriculture for Bathurst next month in connection with Food for Britain, is a lot of "hooey," Aid. 3. Cole said on Tuesday night…

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£200 for Gas Fund Alderman Disagrees with Loan System

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 2

When the report of the Finance Committee was presented to Molong Municipal Council on Tuesday night for adoption, Ald…

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Will Not Close Railway Gates But Overhead Bridge Needed, Says Mayor

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 4

Molong Municipal Council will not consider the closing of the railway gates at the lower end of Bank Street and leading on to…

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Old School As Hostel? Proposal to Molong Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 7

A suggestion that the old Central School might fee utilised as a hostel for the pupils of, the new institution was made by Ald…

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P.M.G. To Construct Access Laneway Control Will Be Vested in Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 1

The Postmaster General's Department will resume a 34ft. strip of land from Watson Street to the rear of the Post Office for use as an access laneway to a proposed line depot…

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Mort's Estate A.L.P. Censures Municipal Assembly Officials

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 January 1948 · page 2

Arising out of discussion on the recent Council preselection ballot, delegates to the A.L.P. Municipal Assembly meeting were directed by the annual meeting of the Mort's Estate A.L.P. on Wednesday night to submit a vote of censure…

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Labor Council Elections Sydney, Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 1

The Right Wing ticket at the NSW Labor Council elefftions is expected to be returned intact. In the first result announced after…

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Liquor Law Reform Labor Council Moves SYDNEY, Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1948 · page 3

Adoption in Sydney of some of the sweeping liquor reforms announced for Canberra, will be urged by the N.S.W. Labor Council…

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Council Asked To Support Western Exhibit

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 5

Orange City Council received a request from the organiser of the Western District Exhibit at the Royal Easter Show that 5000 brochures be supplied, so that these may be distributed during the…

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Dedman Addresses Economic Council Lake Success, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 4

Australia made its first appearance at the Economic and Social Council yesterday when the Australian Minister for Post-War Reconstruction, Mr…

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That P.m.g. Laneway! "Disgusted with Council's Method"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 4 February 1948 · page 3

Mr. H. Green said at Monday night's Chamber of Commerce meeting that he was disgusted with the way the Municipal…

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Aldermen Critical Signboard In Park

Central Western Daily · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 1

Strong criticism of the Orange Chamber of Commerce was made at Tuesday night’ meeting of the City…

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Shire Town Planning

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 5

A most important announcement in regard to town planning in Blaxland Shire appears in this issue. Persons contemplating building or…

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Abercrombie Shire Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 2

The February meeting of the Abercrombie Shire Council will be held tomorrow week, February 13. The Shire Clerk (Mr. J. Edwardes) said…

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Wyong Council Chambers

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 8

WYONG, Wednesday: New council chambers for Wyong shire were officially opened at Wyong today by the Minister for Works and Local…

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Electrician's Report to Rylstone Council

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 12

The Electrical Engineer (Mr. J. St. J. Robertson) reported as follows to last Thursday's night's meeting of the Rylstone Shire…

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Correspondence Bathurst Council Rating (To The Editor)

National Advocate · Thursday 5 February 1948 · page 5

Sir : Would you allow me space to briefly comment on the recent valuation of the property in the Municipality of Bathurst. In the "Nutshell"…

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