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

Council & local affairs, 1950

1,406 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 71

Wellington Shire Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 2

WELLINGTON, Tuesday: The new Wellington Shire Council, which includes the Wellington Municipality and Macquarie Shire and portion of the…

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"The Lawsons" Mayor Parnham's Appeal

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 2

With the gala world premiere of "The Lawsons" taking place in Bathurst on Saturday night next. I fee that I should express commendation…

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Meeting Of Council Took Only 4½ Minutes

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

Orange City Council held its shortest meeting on re-cord yesterday afternoon. when the business occupied…

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Chamber Has Justified Its Existence," Says President Mr. Cook Appeals for Greater Confidence on Council's Part

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 25 January 1950 · page 1

"I still feel that this Chamber has justified its existence. Members have shown a keen interest in the welfare of the [?]own and have been ever ready to move or assist in any matter [of benefit to our town or district."…

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Canobolas Shire

Central Western Daily · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 1

A meeting of the works and noxious weeds committee of Canobolas Shire Council will be held in the Shire Chambers at 2 p.m…

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Shire Coal Board Amenities

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 5

Following is a resume of Coal Board amenities here:--Portland School of Arts: Complete except for shrubs and library…

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Large Gathering At Cudgegong Shire Chambers To Honor Engineer & Ex-Councillors

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 January 1950 · page 11

The recent fathering at the Cudgegong Shire called to honor the retiring engineer and two ex-councillors, was both large and representative, and the proceedings were marked by a sincerity which must have been gratifying to…

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Garbage Contractor Attacks Health Inspector And Ex-Alderman Council Wants Complaints in Writing

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 3

Molong garbage contractor (Mr. B. Thorncroft) has been asked by Molong Municipal Council to put into writing allegations made against Health Inspector H. M. Sherringham and ex-Ald. W. W…

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New Council Make Sharp Rise in Rates

Central Western Daily · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 2

WELLINGTON, Thursday.— The first meeting of the newly formed Wellington Shire yesterday raised the overall rate…

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Urges Rabbit Committee Treatt Praises P.P. Council Stand

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 5

The State Opposition Leader (Mr. Treatt) yesterday congratulated the Pastures Protection Boards' Advisory Council on…

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Five Candidates For Two Vacancies Of Aldermen All Men Well and Widely Known Extraordinary Election February 4; Voting Compulsory; Apply Early For Postal Votes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 1

Five candidates have been nominated for the positions of two aldermen on Molong Municipal Council for the balance of the current triennial period 1948-50…

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Council Defers Discussion on Homes for Employees Will Wait Until After Extraordinary Election on February 4

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 3

Molong Municipal Council on Tuesday night deferred consideration of a scheme to build two homes for occupation by Council staff. The matter was deferred until after the…

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Review Of Weekend Sporting Highlights From District Arenas Shearing Centre Of Attraction At Sports Carnival Trophy and £10 to Winner State Member Will Open Gala Day ; Sports' Council's Big Bid for Funds

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1950 · page 6

A Trophy and £10 in cash will be presented to the winner of a Western Districts Sheep Shearing Competition which is expected to be the centre of attraction at the Australia Day sports carnival at…

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Latest Local News Shire Rate

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 January 1950 · page 3

At its meeting last Wednesday, Cudgegong Shire Council fixed the rate at 32d, an increase of a farthing compared with last year…

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Shire Council Helped Develop Riverina Holbrook Was First To Adopt Town Planning

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 2

Holbrook Shire was the first council in the State outside the metropolitan area to adopt the Town Planning Act, and is now playing a major part in the development of the Riverina…

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Appeal for Relatives of Tarakan Men Opened By Lord Mayor

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 4

An appeal for funds for the relatives of victims of the Tarakan disaster was launched today by the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. E. C. O’Dea). “Many of the relatives of…

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Boston Council Bans Jap Mission

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 3

BOSTON. Tuesday.—Fourteen representatives of the Japanese Diet, who have been sent to the United State for reorientation in democratic principle, were yesterday barred from a meeting of the Besten City Council…

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Western District Exhibit Turned Down by Wellington Council

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 1

WELLINGTON, Tuesday: The nev Wellington Shire Council has refused to give any money towards the staging of the Western Exhibit at this year's…

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New Electorate Council Formed Mandurama Man Vice-Chairman

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 1

Following the alteration of the electoral boundaries, a new Bathurst State Electorate Council of the Australia Country Party was…

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County Council Takes Nothing for Granted! Delivery of Pipes 250 Miles Behind Schedule

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 1

The Central Tablelands [?]pty Council has been disappointed so often about delivery of pipes [?]tc. that it takes nothing for granted…

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