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

Council & local affairs, 1912

441 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 14 of 23

Shire Council. [To the Editor.]

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 31 July 1912 · page 4

Sir.-- Regarding reprint of my reply to T. A. House taken from Tottenham. "Peer", you are in error when you represent me to have, stated…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1912 · page 3

The aldermen of the Forbes municipality met on Tuesday evening. The chair was occupied by the Mayor (Aid. Edwards), and also present…

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Forbes Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 3 August 1912 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening last, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 August 1912 · page 3

The Councillors of the Jemalong Shire met on Saturday morning. In attendance were Councillors Sly (President), Brown, Rawlins, Low,…

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Jemalong Shire Council

Forbes Times · Wednesday 7 August 1912 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Jema long Shire Council was held on Saturday afternoon. Present: Councillers Sly (President), Brown, Low,…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 6

The August meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Friday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs. Crawford…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 8 August 1912 · page 13

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen in, attendance being Messrs. Fisher (Mayor),…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1912 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening last. Present: The Mayor ("Ald. Jno. Tavlor)…

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Arrears of Shire Rates

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 4

In response to a petition from ratepayers, of the North Logan Subdivision Closer Settlement area, protesting against having to pay arrears of Shire rates due…

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Should Aldermen Be Paid? a Local Motion Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1912 · page 3

At the meeting of the aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council last night, an interesting discussion arose concerning a resolution moved by…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1912 · page 3

The aldermen met last evening. In attendance were Aldermen Edwards (Mayor), Reymond, Lee, Patterson, Hunter, and Sam…

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Payment of Aldermen. Discussion at Forbes Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 2

I think an alderman should be paid for his services. A good many people look upon it as a kind of a joke, but an…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Council was held last Friday, there being present Crs. Cameron (president), Tasker, Gavel, Menzies, Smith, Dean…

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the Council was held on Friday last, when all the Councillors were present with the exception of Cr Howard, from…

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Waugoola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 3

The usual meeting took place on Saturday at the Shire Chambers. Present:—Crs. Purcell (President), McInnes, McInerney, O'Neil, Rowlands, and…

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At the Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 2

Meeting on Saturday Cr. O'Neil proposed "That this Council is in full sympathy with the propoied South Lachlan railway."…

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Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 4

The Mayor (Mr. J. Edwards) and Aldermen Hunter, Sam, Lee, Patterson, and Reymond, attended the fortnightly meeting of the Forbes…

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Muncipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 3

Following were present at the usual meeting on Monday evening:—Ald. Monteome[?]ia (Mayor), Connolly, Rose, Poignand, McDonald, Smith, and…

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Protection Against Floods. Council's Powers Extended

Forbes Times · Wednesday 14 August 1912 · page 2

During the heavy rains that have been frequent of late people have talked a good deal about floods, and some have wondered whether there…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 15 August 1912 · page 27

The Councillors of the Jemalong Shire (Forbes) met on Saturday week In attendance were Councillors Sly (President), Brown, ' Rawlins, Low,…

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