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

Council & local affairs, 1949

1,366 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 69

Protest on Severity of Fine Labor Council Action

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

A protest is to be made to the Minister of Justice by the Orange Trades and Labor Council that fines on employers for industrial award…

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Permission Refused to Take Timber Application to Shire Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 7

Permission to remove timber cut by the Postal Department on the Molong-Manildra Road will not be given by Amaroo Shire…

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Alteration of Shire Boundaries

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 9

The Department of Local Government has requested that information be prepared on the proposal to alter the…

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Conference on Water Schemes Deferred Supplies for Municipality and Amaroo Shire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 6

A conference at the present time between Molong and Amaroo Shire Councils to discuss a scheme to provide water to Cumnock, Molong and Yeoval is not favored by shire councillors…

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Shire's Protest on Burning Off

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 7

A protest is to be forwarded by Amaroo Shire Council to the Chief Secretary's Department regarding burning off by the…

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Electrical Work in Amaroo Shire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 7

Electrical installation work carried out during the month in Amaroo Shire, reported to the electrical foreman (Mr. A. W…

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Road Repairs in Boree Shire

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 9

Washaways at two culverts and bad roadside washaways on the Bowan Park-Orange Road have been repaired…

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Council's Drive on Rabbits

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 7

A start is to be made shortly by Amaroo Shire Council to destroy rabbits and their harbors on all shire roads…

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Council's Warning on Burning Off

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 2

A warning has been issued by Amaroo Shire Council to landholders who are burning off stubble, etc., without a permit…

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No Repairs Needed on Bus Route Says Amaroo Shire Engineer

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 3

An inspection of Boomey school bus route has been made by Amaroo Shire Engineer (Mr. J. A. Hammerton), but no…

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No Action Taken by Shire for Conference Petrol Tax Monies

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 3

Amaroo Shire Council has decided to take no action in the suggested conference of shires and Municipalities in this area to…

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Western Wheat Case Appeal Privy Council Order

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday The Judical Committee of the Privy Council has granted special leave to the nelungaloo Pty, Ltd, of N.S.W. to appeal…

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Exception Taken To Alleged Statement Fiery Debate at Council Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 1

Strong exception was taken last night by Molong Town Clerk (Mr. E. H. Scott) to a statement alleged to have been made by Ald. N. A. Parker recently. At the Council meeting, Ald. Parker denied having told a local…

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"Where Will It Finish!" Rising Cost Discussed by County Council

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 6

"Where are we going to finish? The cost has gone up to 50/- and now you want to tack a few more shillings…

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"H. C. Park in Bad Condition" Football Club to Approach Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 23 February 1949 · page 3

The secretary of Molong Football Club (Mr. L. Austin) has been asked to interview Molong Town Clerk regarding the…

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Engineer Presents Comprehensive Report To Cudgegong Shire Council Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 9

The engineer (Mr. Mattick) submitted a comprehensive report to last meeting Cudgegong Shire Council outlining the work being carried out by the various overseers and plants in Council's employ…

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Inquiry on Shire Boundaries

National Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 3

GULGONG, Wednesday: The Department of Government has told the Gulgong Shire Council that the Chief Inspector of Local…

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Valuation of Coolah Shire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 19

Coolah Shire Council has been advised by the Valuer General that, owing to lack of trained staff, coupled with prior commitments, his…

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Rates Confirmed At Shire Council Meeting £18,000 Spent on Roads During Year; Grants Totalled £9,039

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 11

At the Cudgegong Shire Council meeting on Wednesday of last week, the rates and charges recommended at last meeting were confirmed, and it was revealed that during the past year £18,000 odd was spent on roads in the shire area…

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Bathurst Council Reports by Officers

National Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1949 · page 5

In a report to Bathurst Council last night the Saleyards Inspector (Mr. A. T. McIntyre) stated: "Stock sold at the yard in the last…

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