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

Council & local affairs, 1914

600 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 10 of 30

Erection Shire Chambers Approval of the Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

At Saturday's meet inn of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. Flannery moved "That we affirm the advisability of building Shire Offices on…

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Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 6

Council met in the Chambers last Wednesday night, there, being present: Alds. Watson (Mayor), Holm, Tasker,) Shakespeare, Brady,…

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The Shire Workmen. And the Recent Award. Fortnightly Pays Advocated

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

At the meeting of the Bland Shire Council on Saturday last, Cr. Flannery said he had been handed a copy of the award governing the…

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Fire Brigade Matters. The Council's Position. Coroner's Remarks Resented

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

At Saturday's meeting of the Bland Shire Council, Cr. Flannery touched on mattters connected with the local Fire Brigade. He said…

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Day Labor or Contract. a Comparison to be Made. By the Bland Sire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 11 March 1914 · page 2

At the meeting of the Council on Saturday, Cr. Holmes suggested that tenders be called for some of the £1,400 worth of clearing which…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 7

The ordinary meeting of the Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the members present being Crs. Whitmill (President),…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 12 March 1914 · page 4

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

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Forbes Municipal Council. Improving the Park. Better Drainage Facilities

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the aldermen was held on Tuesday night. In attendance were Aldermen Patterson (Mayor), Bates,…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Slops Removal Charges Reduced. Proposed Addition to Weir. Establishing Public Urinals

Forbes Times · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening last, when there were present the Mayor…

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Shire Road Contracts

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 4

In pursuance of the resolution passed at last meeting, the Shire Council is calling tenders for several of the most urgent road works to…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday, 14th inst., when there were present:—Crs McGrath (President), Crs Jones,…

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Waucoola Shire Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting took place on Saturday, when there were present:—Rowlands (President) Brian, Oliver, Thompson, O'Neil and…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

The usual meeting took place on Monday evening. Present:—Ald Smith (Mayer), Robertson, Schubert, Frost, Poig[?]d. Emilhainz, Taylor…

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Shire Finances

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

The Clerk submitted the following report at last meeting regarding the finances:—Accounts amounting to £441 15s were passed for payment;…

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Shire Engineer's Report

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

The following report was read, at the Shire Council meeting on Saturday:- Cowra-Darby's Falls Road, at or…

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Proposed Siding at West Cowra. The Shire and Munioipal Counolls De[?]de to Take Action

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 4

At the Shire Council As the Council was advised that the acting Chief Railway Commissioner would be in Cowra on 18th inst…

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Obstructions on Footpaths. the Council Decide to Tackle Same Ald. Poignand Predicts Legal Trouble

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 4

There was a full attendance last night when the principal business was a notified motion by the Mayor, (Ald. E. Smith) in favour of enforcing the…

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Jemalong Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 27

The monthly meeting of the councillors of Jemalong Shire was held on Saturday week. There were present Councillors W. H. Sly…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 19 March 1914 · page 22

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

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of above was held on Tuesday night, following being present:—Aldermen Jno. Taylor (Mayor), C. W. Harveyson, R. C…

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