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

Council & local affairs, 1913

458 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 23

Sydney Labor Council. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

The Sydney Labor Council has adopted a new rule, giving it the power to enter the political arena if it so desires…

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Jemalong Shire Council Monthly Meeting. Big General Business Sheet

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday. Present were: Councillors R. E. Rawlins (President), Moses…

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Various Roadwork. Shire Engineer's Report

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

Mr A. J. Booth, engineer to the Jemalong Shire Council, submitted the following report to the Councillors on Saturday:—…

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Shire Council Employees. Sydney

Forbes Times · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 2

The Shire Councils have fixed an agreement with their laboring employees as regards the hours of labor per week, which has been registered in the Arbitration…

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Jemalong Shire Council. Monthly Meeting. a Heavy Business Sheet

Forbes Times · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 4

The regular monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday morning last, when there were present—Crs. R. E…

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The Main Roads Vote. Claims of Jemalong Shire

Forbes Times · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 4

During the last month Mr. Newell, of the District Works Office, Bathrust, was in Forbes and called at the office of the Jemalong Shire…

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The Strike. Railwaymen's Actions Condemned. Labour Council Against the Strike. Sydney

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 3

The Secretary to the Trolly, Draymen, and Carters Union condemned the action of the railway mee in not accepting the Royal Commission, and stated…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 11

The regular meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members in attendance being Messrs. Crawford (President),…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 14

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Metcalfe (Mayor), Woodward,…

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Municipal Council. the Aldermen Meet. Clearing Off the Business

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 7

The aldermen of the Forbes Municipality met on Tuesday night. Present: Aldermen J. Edwards (Mayor), L. Reymond, W. Hunter, M. Lee, J…

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Shire Works

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 5

The Boree Shire Council at last are forming the streets and footpaths in our city. This work will be very acceptable to the people of Eugowra, as this forming…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 8

After a lapse of four meetings—two regular and two special—the Forbes aldermen at last assembled on Tuesday evening last, when a…

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Forbes Sanitary Service. Plant Offered to Council

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 6

The present contract for the carrying out of the sanitary service at Forbes expires in about 12 months. Some time ago the Council wrote…

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Municipal Appeal Court. a Contested Case

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 1

The Municipal Appeal Court was held on Tuesday last before Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M. Frank Hay ward appealed against…

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Goobang Shire

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Goobang (Parkes) Shire Council a letter was read from the District Surveyor, Forbes, re application by John…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 6

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council was held on Friday. Present, Crs. Cameron (President), Gavel, Dean, Menzies, Smith, McRae…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 2

The usual meeting took place on Monday evening. Present:—Ald. Montgomerie (Mayor), Connolly, Rose, J., and A. E. Smith, Poignand,…

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SHIRE & MUNICIPAL. Employees Board. To be Asked to 8lt In Cowra

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 2

At Monday's meeting of the Municipal Council a letter was received from Mr. T. H. Jackson, Chairman of the Shire and Municipal Employees…

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The Shire Roads. To the Editor

Forbes Times · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 3

Dear Sir,—Can you tell me if there is any likelihood of the Shire Council doing anything to the Back Marsden road in the near…

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The Appointment of Shire Clerk the Action of So-called Liberals. [To the Editor.]

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 6

Sir,--At the last meeting of the Shire Council applications in answer to advertisements were received from a number of qualified men for the…

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