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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 8 of 30

Bland Shire Council

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

THE first meeting of the newly elected Shire Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present Councillors Buttenshwa, Dwyer,…

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Election of Shire President

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

On Wednesday last the newly elected Shire Councillors proceeded with the election of a President. The Shire Clerk (Mr T. A…

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Farmers' and Settlers' District Council

Cowra Free Press · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the above took place on Thursday, when there were present:—Messrs. Rowlands, W. R. Alford, T. Goodacre (Wood…

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Works in the Municipality

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

THE Town Clerk at Wyalong, Mr Jas. Marchant, referring, to the report of the Farmers and Settlers' meeting in last issue, states that…

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Weddin Shire Council

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

The usual meeting of above was held on Saturday, the following being present: Crs McGrath, Maslin, Simpson, Jones, Bembrick, and O'Loughlin…

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Ex-Mayor Edwards. Entertained by Council Staff

Forbes Times · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

On Friday evening last, in the Mayor's room, the employees of the Forbes Municipal Council entertained Mr. James Edwards,…

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The Ex-mayor. Entertained by Employees

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

A pleasing little function eventuated in the Mayor' room at the town hall on Friday night, when the ex-Mayor of Forbes, Mr James Edwards,…

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Lachlan Shire Council. Special Meeting

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 6

A special meeting of the newly elected council wag held at the shire chambers on Friday at 10 a.m.--Present, Crs. Cameron (presiding),…

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Municipal Council

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 2

The usual meeting took place on Monday evening, Present.—Ald. Robertson (Mayor), Smith (Mayorelect), Frost, Poignand, Schubert,…

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The Dying Council's Work Undone The Motion giving Cheap Water to the Few Resoinded

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 2

Pursuant to notice Ald. Smith, proposed at Monday evening's Council meeting "That the resolution passed by the late Council reducing the price…

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Parkes Council. the Estimates

Western Champion · Thursday 19 February 1914 · page 20

A special meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday afternoon (February 12th) when the following estimates for 1914 were…

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Municipal Council

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

The usual monthly meeting of above was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday evening; there were present Aldermen Taylor (Mayor), Harveyson,…

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The City Council

Forbes Times · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 6

The Lord Mayor's minute reveals, in his own words, "dissension, dislocation, dissatisfaction, and discomfort." In the professed…

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City Council's Finances. Sydney

Forbes Times · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 4

The City Council wound up its financial year with a deficit of £15,826…

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Bland Shire Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 4

Following is the balance of report of the last meeting of the above:—The Sanitary Inspector reported…

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Recreation Reserve. Shire Council Asked to Take Over Control

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 4

AT the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council a letter was received from the West Wyalong Cricket Association, asking the Council if…

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Lachlan District Council

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 5

A meeting of delegates to the Lachlan District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association was held at the M.U. Oddfellows'…

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Forbes Cemetery. Council to Take Control

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 3

A few weeks ago the Forbes Municipal Council acquired the power to control the cemeteries in the municipal area. It was not at that time…

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Lachlan Shire Council. (Continued from last issue.)

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 25 February 1914 · page 12

Secretary Dandaloo progress association, asking council to take steps to have the date of burning off close on 1st September…

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Lachlan District Council. Enthusiastic Meeting at West Wyalong. Important Matters Discussed

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 25 February 1914 · page 2

A meeting of the Lachlan District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association was held at the M.U. Oddfellows' Hall, West Wyalong,…

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