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

Council & local affairs, 1954

1,159 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 58

Oberon Council Meeting £10,000 Loan for Power Extensions

National Advocate · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 6

OBERON. Wednesday: All councillors were present at the February meeting of the Oberon Shire Council Cr. Buckley was in the chair…

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Shire Council's Protest Over Closure Of School

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 6

Any policy of decentralisation of industry was useless while the Education Department pursued its policy of closing down country schools, Cr. J. Schumack said at Wednesday's Blaxland Shire Council meeting. Cr. Schumack was voicing a strong protest against the action of the…

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"Unrestrained Cheering" Mayor's Final Appeal

National Advocate · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 9

In his final appeal yesterday, the Mayor (Aid. A. L Morse) said, "I look for unrestrained cheering at all points as the Queen passes." In a statement yesterday, he said:…

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Wollongong's Mayor Has Change of Mind

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 6

The Mayor of Wollongong yesterday surprised not only the citizens of that city, but also his fellow aldermen when…

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Lithgow City Council

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 2

The Mayor and Aldermen of the Lithgow City Counci in behalf of the whole of the citizens of Lithgow desire to take this opportunity to express their…

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St. John Wort Is Shire Pest

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 6

Many holdings in Blaxland Shire were badly infested with St. John Wort and very few people were trying to…

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Move For City And Shire Abattoirs

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 4

Bathurst and Orange Councils were already moving in regard to local abattoirs and it was time Blaxland Shire Council did likewise, Cr. C. McGarry told Wednesday's meeting…

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Closing of Small Schools Council Protest

National Advocate · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 4

At a meeting of the Blaxland ,Shire Council. Cv. Shumack called attention to the policy of the Government in closing small…

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T. & L. Council Opposes Milk Monopoly Bathurst Discussion

National Advocate · Friday 12 February 1954 · page 5

There was a lengthy and fruitful discussion at the monthly meeting of the Bathurst Trades and Labor Council on the resolution passed by…

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Welcome by the Mayor

Central Western Daily · Saturday 13 February 1954 · page 4

The Mayor of Bathurst, Alderman A. L. Morse, said in a speech of welcome to Her…

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The Mayor of Orange Meets the Queen

Central Western Daily · Saturday 13 February 1954 · page 1

For the thousands of Orange people who went to Bathurst yesterday cue of the Highlights of the Royal visit was the presentation of their Mayor and Mayoress to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. This photograph shows Alderman White making his bow to Her Majesty while Mrs. White mounts the steps to the dais. This La Dore picture and others on pages 8 and 9 make history in newspaper…

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Shire Receives Two Deputations

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 7

Two deputations and a visit by the Member for Macquarie (Mr. A. S. Luchetti) were received…

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General Work in Shire Outlined by Engineer

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 8

As heavy graders were being used for reconstruction and gravelling in preparation for bitumen surfacing work in various parts of the Shire, only medium and light units had been available for maintenance grading, but it was expected that it would be possible to release a heavy machine for this…

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Weeds Officer's Report to Mid - Western County Council Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 5

To last meeting of the Mid-Western County Council, the weeds officer, Mr. Jack Rossely presented the following report on noxious weeds' growth through out the County area, steps which should be used to eradicate them, and action taken during the preceding twelve months…

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Mid-Western Country Council Faces Financial Crisis; More Money Needed to Carry Oout its Work

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 8

The Mid-Western County Council faces a financial crisis, according to a report submitted by the clerk (Mr. C. G. James) to the meeting on Friday, February 5…

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Communist Wins Miners Central Council Ballot

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 February 1954 · page 2

The Communists will be in complete control of the Miners' Federation central executive this year…

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Will Not Use Voluntary Labour on Excavation for New Pool City Council’s decision

Central Western Daily · Wednesday 17 February 1954 · page 1

Orange City Council decide last night not to use voluntary labour for the excavation of the new Olympic swimming pool in National Park Council made this decision after receiving a letter…

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Coolah Shire Council Briefs

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 28

Coolah Shire Council has been advised by the organising secretary of the Coronation Gift Fund that the…

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One-rooms “Flat” Tenants Fleeced Says Alderman

Central Western Daily · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 5

Many so-called “flats” at Orange consisted of one curtained-off room in which occupants both ate and slept. In too many instances unfortunate tenants were being fleeced by having to pay exorbitant rents for accommodation possessing few or no…

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Alderman Pay Tribute To Mr, J. Glasson

Central Western Daily · Thursday 18 February 1954 · page 5

Tributes to Mr. Joe Glasson’s Services to Orange journalistically and in many other ways were paid by…

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