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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 26 of 30

Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 2

The usual meeting of the above was held on Monday evening when there were present Ald. Smith (Mayor), Muir, Emilhainz, Frost, Matthews, Poignand, and…

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Condobolin Municipal Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 14 October 1914 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the council was held in the Council Chambers on Friday night, the no being present Ald. Brady (voted to…

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Goobang Shire

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 26

The monthly meeting of Goobang Shire Council was held on Monday afternoon, the Councillors present being Messrs. Whitmill (President),…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 11

The postponed meeting of the Municipal Councill was held on Monday evening, the a[?]dermen present being Messrs. O J. Howard (Deputy-Mayor)…

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The Council Chambers

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1914 · page 19

The question of renovating the Council Chambers, and painting the picket fence which surrounds them cropped up again at the meeting on…

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Lachlan Shire Council

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 21 October 1914 · page 5

The usual monthly meeting of the council was held last Friday week. Present : Crs. Brady (president) L'Estrange, Mooney, Dunn and Hun…

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Parkes Council

Western Champion · Thursday 22 October 1914 · page 20

The ordinary meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Tuesday evening, the aldermen present being Messrs. Howard (Deputy Mayor),…

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Municipal Finances

Western Champion · Thursday 22 October 1914 · page 19

The phrase "When funds are available" is no longer heard at the local Council table. The finances of the Municipality are in a better position…

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Council and Press. Alderman Cleary's Request

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 1

At the meeting of the aldermen of Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday night, Alderman Cleary moved, "That in future all finance and general…

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Australian Defence. Forbes Alderman's Suggestion

Forbes Times · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 6

A matter of considerable importance was brought before this week's meeting of the local Municipal Council by Alderman Leo…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 1

The aldermen met on Tuesday night. In attendance were Aldermen Patterson (Mayor), Reymond, Bates, Muller, Sam, Hugo, M'Donnell,…

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Local Defence Force. Alderman Reymond's Scheme a Worthy Suggestion

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 1

Defence was a topic which was dealt with by Alderman Leo Reymond at the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday evening. He stated that a…

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Forbes Municipal Council Contract Work Stopped. Position at the Gasworks

Forbes Times · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 8

At the regular fortnightly meeting of the local Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last there were present the full Council…

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Shire Councils May Borrow Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 5

A bill to empower Shire Councils to borrow money for public works passed the second reading. The measure was not opposed. Mr Griffith stated…

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Council Committee Meetings Should the Press Be Admitted?

Forbes Times · Friday 23 October 1914 · page 6

At the fortnightly meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday evening last Alderman Cleary, pursuant to notice, moved that all…

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Weddin Shire Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1914 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the above look place on Saturday, there being present: Crs. Mc-Orath (President), C. J. Maslin,…

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Lachlan Shire Council. Tenders

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 October 1914 · page 6

Contract 1914--18. Forming and gravelling Melrose Road, 4½ Mile. Tenders for above will be received up to 4 p.m. on THURSDAY…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 October 1914 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting on Monday evening was attended by Ald Smith (Mayor), Frost, Matthews, Emilhainz, Taylor and Muir…

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Grenfell Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Cham­bers on Wednesday. Preseut:—The Mayor, and Aldermen Durning Rigden,…

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Inspection of Shire Lists

Canowindra Star and Eugowra News · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 9

Lists of electors in the various Ridings of the Boree Shire will be open for inspection from November 1 to 17 at places indicated elsewhere…

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