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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 9 of 23

The Forbes Times. Wednesday, April 10Th. Local and General. Municipal Sale Yards

Forbes Times · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 2

Thus the Cowra "Guardian": Orange has realised £285 18s from saleyard returns during the past three months, the stock sold…

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"The Apex of Municipal Statesmanship"

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 2

Such were the words used by the Mayor on Monday evening when referring to the fact that if all went well they would be in a position to reduce taxation…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 7

The regular monthly meeting of the Jemalong Shire Council (Forbes) was held on Saturday week last, when there were present—Crs. R. E…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 13

The ordinary 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 Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Ald. John Taylor), and…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 4

The following report was read at the Shire meeting, held on Saturday last at the Shire Chambers:- Crieghton'a crossing over the Lachlan…

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Shire and Municipal Employees. Terms of the Award

Forbes Times · Saturday 19 April 1913 · page 3

The agreement as to wages, hours of working, etc., arrived at between the Shires' and Local Government Associations and the Shire and…

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Wages Board Award. Shire Council Employe

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 12

The particulars of the award to Shire Council employees has been published in the "Government Gazette," and areas follows:--Hours of…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last issue.) Engineer's Report

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 6

Road machinery. Whole of the road plant has arrived, and left for gravelling, work at the 13-mile,…

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Labor Siege. Deposed Council's Threat. Offices Bolted and Barred

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 23 April 1913 · page 10

There is the probability that the Law Courts will see the sequel to the amazing scenes at the headquarters of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, in…

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Lachlan Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 33

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Lachlan Shire Council (Condobolin) was held on Friday week. Present: Crs. Cameron (President),…

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The Gas Trouble. Special Meeting of Council

Western Champion · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 4

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Friday morning to consider new developments in connection with the gas trouble. The…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 3

A meeting of the aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council was held on Tuesday night. Those present were Alderman Edwards (Mayor), Hunter,…

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Motion of Confidence. Carried on Casting Vote. Forbes Municipal Council Episode

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 3

At the conclusion of the general business at the meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday night, Alderman Sam moved the following…

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Municipal Work

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

At the Municipal council meeting on Tuesday night, Mr W. Rath, inspector of works, reported that he inspected the Wandary gate on…

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Municipal Saleyards

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 4

In connection with the proposed municipal saleyards for Forbes, the works committee reported to the Municipal Council on Tuesday night…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 6

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held at the council chambers, Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last,…

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No-confidence Motion. on Mayor Edwards. Defeated on His Own Vote

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 3

What might be termed a motion of want of confidence in the Mayor (Alderman Edwards) was brought on at the fortnightly meeting of the…

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Merrganowry Bridge & ROADS. Deputation of Landholders to the Council

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Wangoola Shire Council an adjournment of the ordinary business was made to receive a deputation of landholders…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Saturday last. Present: Crs. Jno. Newman (chair), C. J. Maslin, Jas. Simpson, P. McGrath, W…

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