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

Council & local affairs, 1908

283 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 4 of 15

Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was attended by Aldermen Brady (Mayor) Shakespeare. Hughes, Tasker, Smyth, Newman, Wood, and Maitland…

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Election of Mayor

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 4

All the Aldermen, save Aide-man Leifermaan, attended the special meeting held on Thursday night last for the purpose of electing a Mayor…

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Works Carried out by the Shire Council in West Wyalong Covering a Period of 14 MONTHS

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 5

1. Blinding of Church Street 1. Re blinding of Church Street after the first coating had blown away. 3. Metalling of Church Street…

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The Shire President. a Character Sketch

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 7

Mr George Miller Gavel, the lately appointed President of the Lachlan Shire, is a Nova Scotian by birth, first having seen the light of day in those…

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The Shire Election. Attempt to Upset It

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 7

Mr W. Baxter, one of the unsuccessful candidates for A Riding in the Lachlan Shire, has moved, in the matter of having the late election…

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The Wyalong Advocate. Wednesday, February 10, 1908 Bland Shire Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

THIS will be our last issue before the vote for the Shire Council is taken. Consequently we feel it to be our duty to make a…

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Shire Council

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 7

A meeting of the newly-elected Goobang Shire Council was held on Friday afternoon for the purpose of electing a president for the ensuing year. The…

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Shire Appeal Court

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 13

A number of appeals agamst the assessed anneal vaine made by the Goobang Shire Coaneii were dealt with by the Police Magistrate (Mr J…

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Parkes Council. Appointment of Junior Clerk

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 17

A special meeting of the Parkes Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the Aldermen present being Messrs Close (Mayor), Medlyn, Shaw,…

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THE Western Champion and Parkes and [?] Representative Friday, February 21 St. Municipal Mems

Western Champion · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 12

A considerable time ago, on the motion, if we remember rightly, of Aid Fisher, a resolution was carried at the Conncil instructing the…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

IN addition to election of President, &c., and other matters reported last issue of the proceedings of the Council, sitting as we went to press, the following…

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Shire Council

Western Champion · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 6

At the first meeting of the newly elected Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) there was a full attendance of the members. Cr Gavel was elected…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 9

The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen in attendance being Messrs Close (Mayor), Medlyn,…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 2

The above Council met on Saturday Last, Cr Newman occupying the chair. Also present, Crs. Priddle, Jones, McGrath, Bembrick, and Minter…

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A Word To The New Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 4

A proposal has emanated from the West Wyalong Progress Committee, asking for the survey and construction of certain roads and cross streets in…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday evening last. Present: The Mayor (Ald. John Taylor) in the chair, and Aldermen Bembrick, Smith,…

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The New Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 29 February 1908 · page 4

The old hands seemed sad and sulky And stared a the men who were new They nodded and winked and coughed and winked,…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 4 March 1908 · page 4

At the regular meeting of the above on Monday night last there were present:-- Aldermen Tasker (Mayor), Shakespeare, Hughes, Smyth, Maitland, Newman,…

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Shire Council

Western Champion · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 16

At the meeting of the Shire Council held on Monday, the Engineer's report, was road as follows:— Contract No. 1907/10.—Road, Warge Rock…

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Shire Council

Western Champion · Friday 6 March 1908 · page 5

The Goobang Shire Council met on Monday afternoon, the members present being Messrs Whitmill (chair), Herbert, Crawford, Medcttlf, Hamilton…

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