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

Council & local affairs, 1900

233 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 12

The Municipal Election

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1900 · page 3

As there seems to be some considerable uncertainty as to the modus operandi of the first Municipal election of the Wyalong Alderman, we qoute tho portions of the…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 14

The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Monday evening, there being present the Mayor in the chair and Aldermen Close, Bowditch,…

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Municipal Election. Nomination Day

Western Champion · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 11

Tuesday last was nomination day for the approaching Parkes Municipal Election. There was a good attendance at the Council Chambers and the…

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Latest Telegrams. SYDNEY, Friday. Municipal, Relief

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 2

La reply to a deputation the Minister for Works said be admitted that something ought to be done to relieve the burdens of municipalities and country towns…

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Municipal Nominations

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 9 February 1900 · page 10

PUNCTUALLY at noon on Tuesday Mr. Returning Officer Marlin read the advertised notice of his intention to officially declare those nominated to fill…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 1

THE following motions have been tabled for Tuesday next:— The Mayor to move— 1. That a sum not exceeding £1[?]2 be expended…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the "above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. Present:-The Mayor, and Aldermen Halls, Harveyson, Thomson, Fisher, and…

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Borough Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 6

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

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Mr Carruthers and the Privy Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 5

During the Convention sittings Mr. Carruthers took up a very strong attitude in favor of retaining unim paired all the rights and privileges of [?] people to…

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Municipal Elections

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 6

The public nomination of candidates to fill the three vacancies caused in the council by eff[?]uxion of time in connection with the annual elections, was held in the Council…

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The Municipal Triennial Stakes

Forbes Times · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 2

ONCE again the field for the Municipal Triennial Stakes has been declared, and the n[?]gs entered are not by any means a bad lot. The winner will be hard to pick, but nevertheless l fancy the places…

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Municipal Election. Nomination of Candidates

Forbes Times · Saturday 10 February 1900 · page 2

THE public nomination of candidates to fill the three vacancies in the local Municipal Council, caused by the retirement of Messrs. Rowley and Murphy, and Dr. Calder, took place at the Town…

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Municipal Nominations, (To the Editor of the Wyalong Star.)

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1900 · page 3

SIR,-As a slight ambiguity occurs in the advertisement inviting nominations for the position of Aldermen and Auditors, in as much as the number of same is omitted,…

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Parkes Council. Election of Mayor

Western Champion · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 13

A special meeting of the Council with the above object was held on Tuesday evening last, all the aldermen, excepting Alderman Warn,…

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Election of Mayor. A Lively Meeting.--Strong Words.--Mr. Maitland Re-elected

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 12

A SPECIAL meeting of the Condobolin Council was called for Friday evening last, for the purpose of electing a Mayor for the ensuing year. There…

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Municipal Elections. the Condobolin Contest

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 16 February 1900 · page 5

FOUR candidates nominated for the three seats in the Condobolin Council --vacanted by Aldermen Maitland, Jenkins, and McComisky--went to a…

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Grenfell Municipal Council Election of Mayor

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 2

THE Council met on Monday afternoon, there being present Aldermen Filby (retiring Mayor), Harveyson, Fisher, Thomson, and Vaughn. Before proceeding with the special business of…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 4

THE [?] held in a [?] TOWN HALL, o Tuesday evening last when there were present—Aldermen Gilchrist (Mayor), Hutchinson, Hudson [?]…

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Election of Mayor

Forbes Times · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 4

A SPECIAL MEETING of council was held at the council chambers on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present: Aldermen Hutchins in (Mayor)…

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Borough Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 17 February 1900 · page 4

A special meeting was held on Saturday night at the Council Chambers. Present—The Mayor (Ald. Mawby, Aid, Deeley, Shackel, West, Links, and…

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