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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1899

187 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 10

Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 13

The usual fortnighly meeting of above was held on Monday night. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Medlyn) and Aldermen Close, Bowditch,…

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The Council's Finances

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 8

Despite the legacy left by the expiring Council to the new, we are pleased to state that to-day matters financial are in a satisfactory state. Since the election of the…

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The Municipal Election (To the Editor "Western Champion.")

Western Champion · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 12

SIR,—Will you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper to make a few remarks in reference to the Municipal election. From the day of…

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Municipal Mems

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 8

Since the Council meeting on Monday evening the Water Works Committee have met and considered several matters of concern to their responsibilities. This body…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 6

The following motions have been tabled for Tuesday next:— Alderman Gilchrist to move— That a sum not exceeding £7 be expended in the…

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Borough Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 8

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night. Present—Ald Mawby (Mayor), Reid, McLeod, Mason, Links, Deeley Rose, and Shackel…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 4

THE usual fortnightly meeting of council was held in the council chambers. Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last, when there were present: the Mayor, Aldermen Rowley, Gilchrist, Hudson, Murphy,…

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Grenfell Municipality

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1899 · page 2

The nomination of candidates to fill the sent forfeited by Aldermnn Bawden took place at noon on Thursday, in the presence of a number of ratepayers. The Mayor presided, and opened…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Municiapl Council was held in their Chamber on Monday evening last. Present--Aldermen Maitland (Mayor),…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 15

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Monday night Present: The Mayor, and Aldermen Thornbury, Fisher, Woods, Foster,…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 3

THE following motions have been tabled for Tuesday next:— Alderman Hudson to move— 1. That a sum not exceeding £15 be expended…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 4

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers, on Tuesday evening last. Present:- The Mayor (W. B. Filby) and Aldermen Halls, Haveyson, Fisher,…

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Borough Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 8

The ordinary fortnightly meeting was held on Monday night, Present—Ald. Mawby (Mayor) in the chair. Ald. Shackel, McLeod, Deeley, Links, and Rose…

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Grenfell Municipality

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 4

The polling for alderman to fill tho extraordinary vacancy took place on Monday last, with the following result:- Charles William Harveyson ... 74…

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Municipal Election

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 6

The public nomination of candidates for the extraordinary vacancy in the Borough Council caused by the resignation of Ald. J. T. West, took place m the Council Chambers at noon on…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 11

A meeting of the Parkes Council was held in the Council Chambers, on Monday evening last. There, were present: The Mayor (Alderman…

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Legislative Council Debate. the Federation Bill

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 5

IN the Legislative Council on Wednesday evening Mr. Kethel said that, in MB opinion, it was a wise provision that neither Sydney nor Melbourne should be selected as the seat of the Federal…

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Municipal Election

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 6

The polling for the election of an alderman to serve in the local Bo-rough Council in place of Aid. J. T. Wast resigned, took place at the Council Chambers on Saturday. Two candidates were nominated…

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Municipal Finances

Forbes Times · Saturday 18 March 1899 · page 2

THE returns presented by the council clerk at the last meeting of the local municipal body, showing the work done during the past year, and also the amount of arrears still…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 24 March 1899 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of our civic fathers was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last, when there were present -- Aldermen…

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