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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 3 of 69

Building Permits Granted Report to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 6

The Building Committee in a report to Bathurst Council last night stated: "We considered plans and…

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Fire Brigade Service Board's Letter to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

In a letter to Bathurst Council last night the Board of Fire Commissioners referred to the estimate of the amount proposed to be expended this…

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Daymond's As Fishing Area Advice to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

In a letter to Bathurst Council last night the Chief Secretary's Department, through Mr. Kelly M.L.A. stated: "I desire to refer to your…

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Oberon Shire Meeting Proposed Purchase of Bulldozer Protest Against Government Grant OBERON

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 6

The January meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers today, the Shire President (Cr. R. C. Cotton) was in the…

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Electricity Extensions Questions at Bathurst Council Sports Ground and Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 6

The electrical engineer, Mr. Bell, reported to Bathurst Council last night: Rural Electricity Subsidy:…

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Complaint About Noise From Hail Inspector's Report to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 4

A report was made to Bathurst Council last night by the Health Inspector, Mr. Parrish, concerning complaints about undue noise coming…

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P. Boards' Council Asks for Special Investigation into Eradication of Rabbits

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 14

The P.P. Boards' Council of advice, at its quarterly meeting in Sydney last week, resolved to ask the Department, of Agriculture to carry out special investigations in conjunction with the C.S.L.R., with a view o determining the most effective…

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Rates Increased From 10d TO 11d Bathurst Council Decision Mt. Panorama Expenditure Deferred

National Advocate · Thursday 13 January 1949 · page 2

Bathurst Council last night decided to increase the general rate by 1d—from 10d to 11d. The rate in 1947 was 9d…

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Council Brevities

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 3

Fairbridge Farm School wrote to Molong Municipal Council asking them to carry out essential maintenance work to electrical…

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Orange Leads State In Red Cross Donations Mayor Praises Members

Central Western Daily · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 6

Orange Red Cross branch, with a donation of £3,400 heads the State in contributions to the headquarters of the Red Cross Society…

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Health Inspector's Report to Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 3

Mr. H. M. Sherringham, Health Inspector to Molong Council, reported to their meeting on Tuesday night as follows:…

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Discussion on Grating Council's Decision

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 6

Discussion took place at Tuesday night's meeting of the Molong Municipal Council concerning a grating over a gutter…

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Molong Council Meeting Young Anglicans Attend (From Our Correspondent)

Central Western Daily · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 5

MOLONG—The Mayor of Molong, Alderman H. Connelly extended a welcome to…

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Municipal Councils Can Control Food Markets

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1949 · page 4

Under Section 454 of the Local Government Act, councils are now empowered to provide, control and manage either within or outside…

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A Bad Road Petition to Abercrombie Shire Council

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 6

Eight residents in Abercrombie Shire including one of its Councilors—Cr. J. Toole— were signatories to a petition about a road condition…

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Correspondence Council Officials and Higher Rates Mayor Parnham Explains (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 3

Sir—I wish to reply to the insinuation contained in a paragraph in the "Nutshell", column in today's issue of your paper. I refer to the…

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Progress in Abercrombie Shire

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 2

There are numerous secondary industries in the Abercrombie Shire area yesterday's meeting revealed. Discussion was brought about by a…

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Abercrombie Shire Workers Resign

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 2

The resignations of three employees were received by Abercrombie Shire Council yesterday. They were Messrs. J. J. Sherwood (ill health), H. Evers…

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3 1/2d in the £ Abecrombie Shire Rates Increased

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 3

Permission has been granted Abercromble Shire Council to levy a general rate beyond the limit prescribed by section 130 of the Local…

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Repairs to Camp Road Turon Council Seeks Grant

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1949 · page 3

Turon Shire Council decided yesterday to seek financial aid to maintain that portion of the Limekilns Road from Kelso to the Migrants…

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