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

Council & local affairs, 1952

1,222 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 62

Bathurst Aldermen at Cricked Great Win over Girls

National Advocate · Monday 3 March 1952 · page 3

The annual cricket match between the Bathurst Women's Cricket Association's representative XI and Bathurst Council was played…

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Those fresh Water Prawns Cause Council Upset

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 March 1952 · page 2

Lithgow City Council last night decided to protest to the A.B.C. against what it alleged was "bad publicity" concerning reports that a Lithgow woman had found prawns in her teapot and kettle,…

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Cricket Recommendations to Council

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 2

In order that adequate maintenance can be given the area, Lithgow Cricket Association will recommend…

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Routine Matters at City Council Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 5

Arising from reports made to the previous meeting regarding local education matters, representations have already been made to the Minister for Education, Mr. R. G. Heffron, by the Member…

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Reports By Officers To City Council

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 3

New turf wickets on the Lithgow City Sportsground had been sprigged and sown with grasses and the…

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Public Meeting to be Called in Protest Against Ulan County Council's Electricity Tariff

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 14

At Monday night's meeting of Mudgee Council a letter was read from the local Labor League calling upon the Mayor to make arrangements for a public meeting on March 21 to protest against the…

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Mayor Reviews Work of City Council

Central Western Daily · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 2

The Mayor, Ald. J. P. Jaeger, has issued a comprehensive review of Orange City Council’s activities for the half-year ended December 31. Mr. Jaeger has summarised…

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Cost of Lighting Tennis Courts Ridiculous Molong Tennis Club Wants Adjustment From Shire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 1

Molong Town Tennis Club on Monday night appointed a committee to meet Molong Shire delegates to discuss the reduction in price of the erection of Molong Tennis…

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A.A. Council Meeting Disappointing Minister For Agriculture Criticises

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 8

The NSW Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. E. H. Graham, MLA, said today he was most disappointed with…

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Council to Control Tennis Courts Club Responsible For Maintenance

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 7

A special meeting of Cudal Tennis Club on Tuesday night of last week, at Cudal School of Arts, decided to hand the…

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Sports Council-Molong's Most Active Body May Have To Close Down Lack of Interest of Townspeople

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 1

Molong Sports Council—possibly the most progressive organisation in Molong's modern history—may have to be closed down because of the lack of interest of townspeople…

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Ratepayers of Cumnock and Yeoval Protest Against Increased Valuations Largest Public Meeting Sn History of Cumnock "Council Will Fight Back," Says Cr. Reynolds

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 7 March 1952 · page 9

If anything, Unimproved Capital Values should be lower than they were 50 years ago, a former mayor of Molong, Mr. Rod H. Black, said at a protest meeting against…

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Death Of Former Shire Councillor— Mr. John Harris

Central Western Daily · Monday 10 March 1952 · page 6

A life-long citizen of the Orange district, where he was born, and one of the most impressive speakers associated with a number of prominent local organisations for many years, died at a private hospital on Saturday…

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Shire Engineer As Institute Group President

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 March 1952 · page 2

Mr. A. Keenna, of Blaxland Shilre Council, Wallerawang, was elected chairman of the Central West Group of the…

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Items From Boree Shire Council

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 9

Following items were dealt with in brief at Monday’s meeting of Boree Shire Council at Cudal. Canowindra Swimming Baths…

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Extension Of Power En Blaxland Shire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 4

Indicating the progress made with Blaxland Shire Council's policy of taking the home amenities…

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Labor Shortage Still Problem In Shire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 March 1952 · page 4

Although the labor position eased somewhat during February, it was still far short of Blaxland Shire Council's requirements and, wherever possible, work was being done on a minor contract…

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Oberon News Shire Council Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 6

OBERON, WEdnesday: The March meeting of the Oberon Shire Council was held in Council Chambers today. All councillors were present, and the…

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Shire Council Decides to Pay Money Owing on Water Supply Project

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 9

At last meeting of Rylstone Shire Council a letter was received from Mr. Fred Cooke, M.L.A., stating…

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Council Presentation

National Advocate · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 2

Mr. E. King, former Bathurst Parks Curator, was presented with a suitably inscribed tray with the compliments of the Bathurst Council yesterday…

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