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

Council & local affairs, 1902

302 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 7 of 16

Municipal Council. Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 8

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council took place in the Council Chambers last Tuesday evening. There were present : The Mayor (Dr. A. E. Cox), Aldermen…

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New Council Chambers. Laying the Foundation-stone

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 6

The foundation-stone of the new council chambers were laid yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Mawby (wife of the ex-Mayor), assisted by Mrs Ousby, senr., who is…

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Ald. Moriarty and the Mayor

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 3

WE are in receipt of a lengthy communication from Ald. Moriarty, concerning the much-discussed and very numerous points of contention…

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The Mayor's Ruling. (To the Editor of the "Champion.")

Western Champion · Friday 18 April 1902 · page 14

Sir,—In his defence of his ruling, the Mayor implies that the motion which he says cannot be amended was framed according to some schedule…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 8

THE following motion has been tabled for Tuesday next:— Alderman Hutchinson to move—-That a letter be sent to the Chief Inspector of…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 3

The last regular meeting of the above eventuated on Monday evening last, attended by:-- Aldermen Leifermann (Mayor), Stewart, T. Tasker, M. Owen, J. T. Brady, N. H…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 13

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on the 21st inst. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Metcalfe), and…

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Royal Commission. Enquiring Into Wyalong Council Matters

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1902 · page 2

THIS Commission, the opening of which was reported in lait issue, is being continued, and will probably last for many days. His Honor Acting Jade Hamilton is…

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Municipal Council Ordinary Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 3

THE ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council took place in the Council Chambers last Tuesday evening. There were present: Aldermen Hutchinson…

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Royal Commission. Enquiring Into Wyalong Council Matters. Friday, April 25, 1902

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

On the Court opening, Mr Forbes said he wished to point out that the petition asking for the Commission was initiated immediately after the settling of the suits…

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Parker Municipal Council

Western Champion · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 10

In our advertising columns it will be seen that the public nomination of candidates for the extraordinary vacancy in the Municipal Council,…

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Royal Commission. Enquiring Into Wyalong Council Matters. Monday April 28Th, 1902

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 2

W. Brighton was the first witness called. He deposed—After Reynell was discharged I asked Mr Tyler if there was anything wrong with Eeynell's work; He said, no,…

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Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 8

The following motions have been tabled for Tuesday next:— The mayor to move— 1. That the Council now proceed to make an…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. Present: The Mayor, and Aldermen W. S. Thomson, Taylor, and Haryeyson…

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Borough Council

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 5

After an interval of a month—the previous fortnightly meeting having [?]psed for want of a quorum—the Council met on Monday night Present :…

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The Municipal Council. To the Editor of the Forbes Times

Forbes Times · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 8

Sin.—Your mild remarks in last issue were well timed, as there is no doubt that our aldermen are drifting fast into that never-do-nothing mood which the Council made quite a reputation for…

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The Council and the Anti War Petition

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 4

At the council meeting on Monday night the Mayor stated that he had received a petition from the Anti- War League, but as he knew that all the…

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Royal Commission. Enquiring Into Wyalong Council Matters. Tuesday, April 29 1902

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

Witness. E. A. Neeld continued his evidence. his Honor: I don't object to Mr. Neeld serving the suits, but was his action in…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the local Council eventuated on Monday evening last. Present-- Aldermen Leifermann (Mayor), T. Tasker,. M. Owen, J. T. Brady, and W…

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Wyalong Municipal Council

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday night May 6, 1902. Present—Ald E. A. Neeld (Mayor) Alderman F. Peach, G. Coulson, J. L…

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