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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 15 of 23

Bland Shire Council Saturday Morning

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 2

THE Council resumed on Saturday morning, when the following additional business was transacted Lotter from Mr David Lee, lessee…

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Shire Matters

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 4

It has been decided to repair Paton's Bridge, which the Engineer reports to be in a very bad condition. This being a deep creek the traffic…

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A Good Example Public Spirited Shire Councillor

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 4

Following is an extract from the Waugoola Shire Engineer's last report: "I have to recommend that the thanks of the Council be expressed to…

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Municipal Mems

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 17 August 1912 · page 4

The Water Account is now £312 14s 4d in credit and the outstanding balance of £211 14s 3d due to the Crown is now to be paid, thus placing…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above was herd at the Council Chambers on Monday evening last when there were present:— Ald…

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Lachlan Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 31

The monthly meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) was held last Friday week, there being present Crs. Cameron (president),…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 August 1912 · page 14

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

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: Crs. Newman (chair), Priddle, McGrath, Maslin, Jas…

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District Council Meeting

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 2

THE above was held at West Wyalong on Saturday last. Present Mt D. Nixon (Reefton) in the chair, and Messrs W. Lloyd (Mildil), N…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Should Main Roads Be Nationalised? Street Improvements

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 6

The aldermen of the Forbes municipality met on Tuesday night. Present: Aldermen Edwards (Mayor), Reymond, Marrin, Patterson, Hunter,…

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Forbes Municipal Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 4

The fortnightly meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council was held no Tuesday evening, when there wore present Aldermen Edwards…

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A Municipal Loan. £13,000 For Electricity

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 August 1912 · page 2

On Saturday the poll on the question of the Goulburn municipal council borrowing £13,000 to erect a plant to light the street lamps…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 3 September 1912 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Monday night. Present: Ald. Taylor (Mayor), P. Halls, T. Dodd, C. W. Harveyson…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 4 September 1912 · page 2

The usual meeting took place on Monday evening, when there were present:—Ald. Montgomerie (Mayor), Robertson, Fagan, McDonald, Rose,…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1912 · page 20

The ordinary meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Wednesday afternoon, the members present being Messrs, Crawford…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1912 · page 4

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

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Council V. Wallace

Western Champion · Thursday 5 September 1912 · page 21

B. J. Wallace pleaded guilty to failing to keep his yard in Clarinda-street in a clean condition by having the manure placed in the bin provided for…

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Visit of the Lord Mayor. A Civic Reception

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 7 September 1912 · page 6

In answer to an invitation extended by the Mayor of Cowra (Ald. Montgomeria) the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Ald. G. T. Clarke), who was on a visit…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Monthly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 3

The Councillors of the Jemalong Shire met on Saturday morning at the Shire Chambers. There were in attendance: Councillors W. H. Sly…

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The Federal Capital. Alleged Reckless Expenditure. Jemalong Shire President's Protest

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 3

After the general business had been disposed of at the meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council on Saturday, an unexpected situation arose. This was…

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