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

Council & local affairs, 1953

1,208 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 61

Shire Opens Flood Relief Fund

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 4

In conjunction with the general drive, Blaxland Shire Council has launched an appeal for relief funds for the flood…

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Council Brevities Street Renamed

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 2

Orange City Council will change the name of Ophir Road to Dalton Street. This is the result of an…

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Mudgee Alderman Describe the Town's Population Figures at Utterly Ridiculous; Want Check Taken

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 7

Thare appears to be something very much out of focus in the population figures or Mudgee, and the Municipal Council is going to make further inquiries into the matter…

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Kelso Requests to Bathurst Council

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 7

Kelso Princess Association on brought the following matters under the notice of Bathurst Council in [?] to last night's meeting…

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Council Waives Account For Cenotaph

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 6

Orange City Council, at a meeting on Tuesday night, decided not to charge the War Memorial Committee for council materials used in the construction of the Cenotaph…

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Motor Track Facilities Bathurst Council Plan

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 6

"There is no doubt that Bathurst is facing a strong challenge in the field of motor racing," the Mayor (Aid. Morce) said last night…

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Council’s £50 For The Show

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 2

This year, Orange City Council will spend only £50 on its exhibit at the Orange Show…

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Council to Seek Government Drome Aid

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 2

Orange City Council will investigate the possibility of securing immediate Federal aid for the proposed aerodrome at Spring Hill…

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Bathurst Council Reports by Officers [?] Officers

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 3

At the meeting of, Bathurst Council last night, the Saleyards Inspector Mr. Parrish, reported that the following stock were sold during the…

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Bathurst Council Correspondence at Last Night's Meeting [?] at lost [?]

National Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 3

Letters dealt with by Bathurst Council last night included: Mr. C. Jacobs, advising that he will conduct the refreshment booths in…

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City Council Move to Raise Funds for New Pool

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 1

A three-man sub-committee of Orange City Council will investigate ways and means of financing an Olympic pool in Orange…

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Bank Says “No” to Council Bid for £30,000 Loan

Central Western Daily · Thursday 19 February 1953 · page 8

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has deferred decision on Oange City Council’s application for a £30,000 loan, but says it can’t lend the money at present…

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Shire Council Briefs

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 5

Amongst matters dealt with by Monday's meeting of Molong Shire Council, were the following:…

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Mayor Urges Support for Flood Fund

Central Western Daily · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 1

The Mayor of Orange Alderman J. P. Jaeger, yesterday appealed to all residents of Orange to give their utmost financial support…

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Sports Council

Central Western Daily · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 11

Another year of solid achievement was recorded in the annual report of the Parkes Sports Council…

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Fight in Labor Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 6

Two right-wing trade union leaders and a Communist have nominated for the position of president of the N.S.W. Labor…

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Agricultural Bureau Council Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 9

The Eurimbla delegates to the Macquarie Divisional Council of the Agricultural Bureau will attend a further meeting…

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Brief Items From Council

Central Western Daily · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 2

Following are brief items dealt with at Tuesday night’s meeting of Orange City Council…

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Loan Money for Work on Shire Headquarters

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 1

Although no definite promises had been received, he felt sure that an initial loan for…

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Council Opens Flood Victims' Appeal

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1953 · page 1

Molong Shire Council on Monday opened an appeal for aid for victims of flood devastation in Great Britain…

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